1970 FORD FAIRLANE

1970 FORD FAIRLANE

& TORINO

Model Designations:

Ford Fairlane 500, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Ford Torino, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Ford Fairlane Brougham, 8 Cylinder

Ford Fairlane Torino GT, 8 Cylinder

Ford Fairlane Torino GT Cobra, 8 Cylinder

Ford Fairlane 500 Series, 6 & 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54B

Factory Price: $2,528; Shipping Weight: 3,216 Pounds

Production Total: 25,780*

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 62B

Factory Price: $2,750; Shipping Weight: 3,228 Pounds

Production Total: 70,636*

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #71B

Factory Price: $3,047; Shipping Weight: 3,608

Production Total: 13,613*

* Includes both 6 & 8 Cylinder Production.

Ford Torino Series, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54C

Factory Price: $2,689; Shipping Weight: 3,158 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57C

Factory Price: $2,795; Shipping Weight: 3,189 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65C

Factory Price: $2,772; Shipping Weight: 3,173 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Fastback Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 63C

Factory Price: $2,810; Shipping Weight: 3,211 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #71C

Factory Price: $3,074; Shipping Weight: 3,553

Production Total: *

* 6 Cylinder Production is incluced with 8 Cylinder Production Figures.

Ford Torino Series, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54C

Factory Price: $2,778; Shipping Weight: 3,258 Pounds

Production Total: 30,117*

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57C

Factory Price: $2,885; Shipping Weight: 3,289 Pounds

Production Total: 14,312*

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65C

Factory Price: $2,812; Shipping Weight: 3,273 Pounds

Production Total: 49,826*

2 Door Fastback Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 63C

Factory Price: $2,899; Shipping Weight: 3,311 Pounds

Production Total: 12,490*

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #71C

Factory Price: $3,164; Shipping Weight: 3,653

Production Total: 10,613*

* Includes 6 Cylinder Production.

Ford Torino Brougham Series, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57E

Factory Price: $3,078; Shipping Weight: 3,309 Pounds

Production Total: 14,543

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65E

Factory Price: $3,006; Shipping Weight: 3,293 Pounds

Production Total: 16,911

4 Door Squire Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #71E

Factory Price: $3,379; Shipping Weight: 3,673

Production Total: 13,166

Ford Torino GT Series, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Fastback Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 63F

Factory Price: $3,015; Shipping Weight: 3,366 Pounds

Production Total: 56,819

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 76F

Factory Price: $3,212; Shipping Weight: 3,490 Pounds

Production Total: 3,939

Ford Fairlane Torino GT Cobra Sub-Series, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Fastback Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 63H

Factory Price: $3,270; Shipping Weight: 3,774 Pounds

Production Total: 7,675

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Passenger Cars: 117"

Station Wagons: 114"

Tire Sizes:

Convertibles: F70 X 14"

GT's: E70 X 14"

Station Wagons: G78 X 14"

Other Models: E78 X 14"

Engine Availability by Model:

I-6 250 Cubic Inches 155 H.P. Standard Engine, except Brougham, Wagons, GT & Cobra

V-8 302 Cubic Inches 210 H.P. Standard on Torino GT, Brougham, Wagons, & Cobra. Optional on others.

V-8 351 Cubic Inches 250 H.P. Optional Engine, except Cobra.

V-8 351 Cubic Inches 300 H.P. Optional Engine on Torino, except Cobra.

V-8 429 Cubic Inches 360 H.P. Standard on Cobra. Optional on others.

V-8 429 Cubic Inches 370 H.P. Optional on all Torino except Wagons.

V-8 429 Cubic Inches 375 H.P. Optional on Torino & Cobra

General Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 155 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 3.680" x 3.91"

Engine Displacement: 250 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.10:1

Taxable Horsepower: 35.21

Horsepower: 155 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 240 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 210 H.P. 302 Cubic Inch Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.00"

Engine Displacement: 302 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.50:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 210 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 295 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 250 H.P. 351 Cubic Inch Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.50"

Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.5:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 250 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 355 Ft. Lbs @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 300 H.P. 351 Cubic Inch Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.50"

Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 11.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 300 @ 5,400 RPM

Torque: 380 Ft. Lbs @ 3,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 429 Cubic Inches, 360 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.36" x 3.59"

Engine Displacement: 429 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 11.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 60.83

Horsepower: 360 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 476 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 429 Cubic Inches, 370 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.36" x 3.59"

Engine Displacement: 429 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 11.30 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 60.83

Horsepower: 370 @ 5,400 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 429 Cubic Inches, 375 H.P. (Boss):

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.36" x 3.59"

Engine Displacement: 429 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 60.83

Horsepower: 375 @ 5,200 RPM

Torque: 450 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

6 Cylinder 250 Cubic Inch Engine, without Air Conditioning:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-82

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

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: 800 RPM; 600 RPM with Throttle Solenoid Energized

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 PSI

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .021"

Distributor Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 800 RPM; 500 RPM with Throttle Solenoid Energized

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM; 500 RPM in Drive with Throttle Solenoid Energized

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 PSI

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite AF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap:

With Dual Diaphragm: .021"

With Single Diaphragm: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle:

With Dual Diaphragm: 24-29 Degrees

With Single Diaphragm: 26-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM; 500 RPM with Throttle Solenoid Energized

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive; 500 RPM in Drive with Throttle Solenoid Energized.

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 PSI

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite AF-32

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap:

With Dual Diaphragm: .021"

With Single Diaphragm: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle:

With Dual Diaphragm: 24-29 Degrees

With Single Diaphragm: 26-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 800 RPM; 500 RPM with Throttle Solenoid Energized

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive; 500 RPM in Drive with Throttle Solenoid Energized.

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 PSI

8 Cylinder 429 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission & 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap:

With Dual Diaphragm: .021"

With Single Diaphragm: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle:

With Dual Diaphragm: 24-29 Degrees

With Single Diaphragm: 26-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-7-3-8

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM; 500 RPM with Throttle Solenoid Energized

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM in Drive; 500 RPM in Drive with Throttle Solenoid Energized

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6.5-8.5 PSI

8 Cylinder 429 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor (Boss):

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .020"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30-33 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-7-3-8

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM;

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6.5-8.5 PSI

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engines, 250 Cubic Inch:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .095"-.195"

Exhaust: .095"-.195"

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"

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .067"-.167"

Exhaust: .067"-.167"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-5/8"

Valve Spring Pressure: 180 Lbs @ 1.23"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .093"-.183"

Exhaust: .093"-.183"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-25/32"

Valve Spring Pressure: 215 Lbs @ 1.34"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine with 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .100"-.200"

Exhaust: .100"-.200"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 210 Lbs @ 1.42"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .100"-.200"

Exhaust: .100"-.200"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 285 Lbs @ 1.32"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder Engine, 429 Cu. In., "CJ":

Valve Lash:

Intake: .019" Hot

Exhaust: .019" Hot

Valve Angles:

Seat:

Intake: 30 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Face:

Intake: 29 Degrees

Exhaust: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 306 Lbs @ 1.36 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024";

Exhaust .002"-.0034"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3716"-.3723"

Exhaust: .3716"-.3718"

8 Cylinder Engine, 429 Cu. In., "SCJ":

Valve Lash:

Intake: .019" Hot

Exhaust: .019" Hot

Valve Angles:

Seat:

Intake: 30 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Face:

Intake: 29 Degrees

Exhaust: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 306 Lbs @ 1.36 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024";

Exhaust .002"-.0034"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3701"-.3708"

8 Cylinder Engine, 429 Cu. In., "Boss":

Valve Lash:

Intake: .013" Cold

Exhaust: .013" Cold

Valve Angles:

Seat:

Intake: 30 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Face:

Intake: 29 Degrees

Exhaust: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 315 Lbs @ 1.32 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024";

Exhaust .002"-.0034"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3701"-.3708"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

6 Cylinder 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"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.3982"-2.3990"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Thrust on Bearing: #5

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder, 302 Cubic Inch Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0018"-.0026"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1228"-2.1236"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2482"-2.2490"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0018"-.0026"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.3103"-2.3110"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Bearing Clearance: .0013"-.0025"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0022"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.3103"-2.3110"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Bearing Clearance: .0013"-.0029"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder, 429 Cubic Inch Engine "CJ":

Piston Clearance: .003"-.0038"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .010"

Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.040"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4992"-2.5000"

Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder, 429 Cubic Inch Engine "Boss":

Piston Clearance: .003"-.0038"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .010"

Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.040"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4992"-2.5000"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0025"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

6 Cylinder 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: 21-26 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.

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-72 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 23-25 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 12-16 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: 100-130 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 95-100 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 23-25 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 18-24 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 95-105 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-90 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder, 429 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 130-140 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 28-33 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 2-1/2 to 4 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 95-105 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 75-90 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities-All Series:

With 6 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 10-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 11-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 11-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 22 Gallons

Station Wagons: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4-1/2 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 302 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 14-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 15-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 15-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 22 Gallons

Station Wagons: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 351 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 15-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 16-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 16-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 22 Gallons

Station Wagons: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

C4: 10-1/4 Quarts

FMX: 11 Quarts

C6: 12-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 429 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine "CJ":

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 22 Gallons

Station Wagons: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 12-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 429 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine "Boss":

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 22 Gallons

Station Wagons: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Four Speed: 4 Pints

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

6 Cylinder 250 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #C2OZ-11002-A

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 9,500 RPM

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 6.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

302 & 351 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Part #C2OZ-11002-A

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts @ 9,500 RPM

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15.5 Ft. Lbs.

Part #C5ZT-11002-A

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts @ 9,500 RPM

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15.5 Ft. Lbs.

429 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Part #C8VY-11002-ACBrush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts @ 10,000 RPM

Torque Test: 700 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15.5 Ft. Lbs.

Ford Alternator Specifications:

Part #D0ZF-10300-B

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: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Part #D0AF-10300-C

Current Rating: 42 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: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Part #D0AF-10300-F

Current Rating: 42 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: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Part #D0AF-10300-G

Current Rating: 42 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: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Part #D0AF-10300-E

Current Rating: 55 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: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Part #D0AF-10300-H

Current Rating: 55 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: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Part #D0ZF-10300-A

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.6-15.1 Volts

Contact Gap: .018"-.020"

Armature Air Gap: .042"-.052"

Field Relay:

Armature Air Gap: .011"-.013"

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 6.2 to 7.2 Volts

Part #D0ZF-10300-C

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.6-15.1 Volts

Contact Gap: .018"-.020"

Armature Air Gap: .042"-.052"

Field Relay:

Armature Air Gap: .011"-.013"

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 6.2 to 7.2 Volts

Part #D0SF-10300-A

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.6-15.1 Volts

Contact Gap: .018"-.020"

Armature Air Gap: .042"-.052"

Field Relay:

Armature Air Gap: .011"-.013"

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 6.2 to 7.2 Volts

Part #D0LF-10300-A

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Part #D1ZF-10300-AA

Current Rating: 55 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: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Part #D1AF-10300-AA

Current Rating: 61 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: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Part #D1AF-10300-A

Current Rating: 65 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Distributor Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine, 250 Cubic Inch:

Part #D0OF-A

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: 16 Degrees @ 2,175 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 302 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission:

Part #D0AF-E

Breaker Point Gap: .021"

Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,325 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 302 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission:

Part #D0AF-T

Breaker Point Gap: .021"

Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 3,150 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 3-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 351 Cubic Inch, with 2 Barrel Carburetor & Standard Transmission:

Part #D0OF-H

Breaker Point Gap: .021"

Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,375 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 351 Cubic Inch, with 2 Barrel Carburetor & Automatic Transmission:

Part #D0OF-AC

Breaker Point Gap: .021"

Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 351 Cubic Inch, with 4 Barrel Carburetor & Standard Transmission:

Part #D0OF-T

Breaker Point Gap: .021"

Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,300 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 351 Cubic Inch, with 4 Barrel Carburetor & Automatic Transmission:

Part #D0OF-U

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,275 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 429 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission:

Part #C9AF-Y

Breaker Point Gap: .021"

Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,775 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 429 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission:

Part #D0AF-Z

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,950 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 429 Cubic Inch "CJ", with Standard Transmission:

Part #D0OF-AA

Breaker Point Gap: .021"

Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees (Combined)

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,200 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 429 Cubic Inch "CJ", with Automatic Transmission:

Part #D0OF-AB

Breaker Point Gap: .021"

Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 429 Cubic Inch "Boss":

Part #C9ZF-D

Breaker Point Gap: .020"

Cam Angle: 30-33 Degrees (Combined)

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars, All Series

6 Cylinder & 302 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Passenger Cars:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.381"

Front Drum: 1.125"

Rear: .906"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: .9375

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: .9375

8 Cylinder, with 351 Cubic Inch Engine Passenger Cars:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.381"

Front Drum: 1.094"

Rear: .875"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: .9375

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: .9375

Convertibles:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.381"

Front Drum: 1.094"

Rear: .906"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: .9375

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: .9375

Station Wagons:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.381"

Front Drum: 1.094"

Rear: .938"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: .9375

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: .9375

8 Cylinder, 428 & 429 Cubic Inch Engines:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.381"

Front Drum: 1.125"

Rear: .906"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

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: +3/4 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1/4 Degrees

Right: +1/4 Degrees

Toe-In: 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel:

Manual Steering: 17.32 Degrees

Power Steering: 17.81 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Ford Carburetor Adjustments:

Note: See 1970 Ford Motor Company Carburetor Data File

Popular Options:

AM Push Button Radio & Antenna; Fresh Air Heater & Defroster; Automatic Transmission; Power Steering; Windshield Washer; Electric Wipers; Cruise Control; Heavy Duty Battery; Two Tone Paint; DeLuxe Trim Package; White Wall Tires; Wheel Covers; Vinyl Roof on 2 Door Hardtops; Front Seat Belts, Electric Tailgate Windows for Station Wagons; Luggage Rack for Station Wagons; Engine & Transmission Options; Much More.

1970 Ford Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1970 Ford line was in September, 1969.

Total Ford Production for the1970 model year was 1,956,367 including 177,091 Fairlanes & Falcons, plus 161,978 Torinos, and 68,433 Torion GT's & Cobras.

1970 Ford Paint Colors & Codes:

A Raven Black or History Onyx

B Dark Maroon

C Dark Ivy Green or Bring'em Back Olive

D Light Yellow or Last Stand Custer

F Dark Bright Aqua or Young Turquoise

G Medium Lime

J Grabber Blue

K Bright Gold or Freudian Gilt

M Wimbledon White or Knight White

N Diamond Blue or Baby Blue Ice

O Original Cinnamon

P Medium Ivy Green or Three Putt Green

Q Medium Blue or Three She Blue

S Champagne Gold or Good Clean Fawn

T Candy Apple Red or Counter Revolutionary Red

U Grabber Red

W Yellow

X Dark Blue

Z Grabber Green

1 Calypso Coral

2 New Lime

5 Ginger or Medium Brown

6 Acapulco Blue or Hulla Blue

7 Anti-Establish Mint

8 Morning Gold

9 Pastel Yellow

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