1969 FORD MAVERICK

Model Designations:

Ford Maverick, 6 Cylinder

Ford Maverick, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 91

Factory Price: $1,995; Shipping Weight: 2,411 Pounds

Production Total: 127,833

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 103"

Tire Sizes: 6.00 X 13"

Engine Availability by Model:

I-6 170 Cubic Inches 105 H.P. Standard Engine

General Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 105 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 3.50" x 2.93"

Engine Displacement: 170 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.10

Taxable Horsepower: 29.40

Horsepower: 105 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 158 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

6 Cylinder, 170 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-82

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .027"

Distributor Cam Angle: 35-40 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 750 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engines, 170 Cubic Inch:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .066"-.166"

Exhaust: .066"-.166"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-9/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 150 Lbs @ 1.22"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0008"-.0025"

Exhaust .001"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3100"-.3107"

Exhaust: .3098"-.3105"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

6 Cylinder 170 Cubic Inch Engines:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0020"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1232"-2.1240"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2482"-2.2490"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Thrust on Bearing:

#3 on 170 Cubic Inch Engines

#5 on 200 Cubic Inch Engines

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

6 Cylinder 170 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 70-75 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 13-18 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 30-35 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 19-24 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 60-70 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 85-100 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities-All Series:

With 6 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 8-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 9-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 9-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4-1/2 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 8 Quarts

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

6 Cylinder 170 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #C6OZ-11002-A

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 8,500 RPM

Torque Test: 460 Amperes, 6.0 Volts, @ 9 Ft. Lbs.

Part #C2DF-11002-A

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 8,500 RPM

Torque Test: 460 Amperes, 6.0 Volts, @ 9 Ft. Lbs.

Ford Alternator Specifications:

Part #C5TF-10300-K

Current Rating: 38 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.4 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Part #C6AF-10300-B

Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8 to 3.3 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Part #C6AF-10300-F

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8 to 3.3 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Part #C6AF-10300-G

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8 to 3.3 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Part #C6DF-10300-A

Current Rating: 38 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.4 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Part #C7AF-10300-A

Current Rating: 65 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Part #C9AF-10300-A

Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8-3.3 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Part #C9AF-10300-B

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8-3.3 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Part #C9AF-10300-C

Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8-3.3 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Part #C9SF-10300-A

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8-3.3 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Part #C9ZF-10300-B

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8-3.3 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Part #C9ZF-10300-C

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8-3.3 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Distributor Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine, 170 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission:

Part #C9DF-B

Breaker Point Gap: .027"

Cam Angle: 35-40 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 13-3/4 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

6 Cylinder Engine, 170 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission:

Part #C8DF-J

Breaker Point Gap: .027"

Cam Angle: 35-40 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14-3/4 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars, All Series

6 Cylinder Passenger Cars:

Brake Drum Diameter: 9.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.381"

Front Drum: 1.062"

Rear: .844"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: .9375"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: .9375"

Rear Axle, All Models:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .008"-.012"

Nominal Pinion Locating Shim: .017"

Method: Shims

Pinion Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: 17-27 Inch Pounds

With Used Bearings: 6-12 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .003"-.005"

Pinion Nut Torque: 175 Ft. Lbs.

Carrier Type: Removable

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .008"-.012"

Nominal Pinion Locating Shim:

With 7-3/4" or 8" Ring Gear: .022"

With 8-3/4" or 9" Ring Gear: .015"

Method: Shims

Pinion Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings:

With 7-3/4" or 8" Ring Gear: 17-32 Inch Pounds

With 8-3/4" or 9" Ring Gear: 22-32 Inch Pounds

With Used Bearings: 8-14 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .003"-.008"

Pinion Nut Torque: 175 Ft. Lbs.

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: -1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 1/4 Degree

Right: + 1/4 Degree

Toe-In: 1/4"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18.48 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Ford Carburetor Adjustments:

Note: See 1969 Ford Motor Company Carburetors Data File

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1969 Ford Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1969 Ford Maverick was on April 17, 1969.

Total Ford Production for the1969 model year was 1,937,707 including 127,833 Mavericks.

1969 Ford Colors & Codes:

A Raven Black

B Royal Maroon

C Black Jade

D Pastel Gray

E Aztec Aqua

F Gulfstream Aqua

I Lime Gold

K Freudian Gilt

M Wimbledon White

P Winter Blue

Q Brittany Blue

S Champagne Gold

T Candy Apple Red

W Meadowlark Yellow

X Presidential Blue

Y Indian Fire

2 New Lime

3 Calypso Coral

4 Silver Jade

5 Sage Bronze

6 Acapulco Blue

7 Anti-Establish Mint

8 Dresden Blue

9 Yellow

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