1970 FORD FALCON

1970 FORD FALCON

Model Designations:

Ford Falcon, Standard Series, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Ford Falcon Futura Series, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Ford Falcon, Standard, 6 & 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #10

Factory Price: $2,390; Shipping Weight: 2,708 Pounds

Production Total: 4,373*

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #11

Factory Price: $2,438; Shipping Weight: 2,753 Pounds

Production Total: 5,301*

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #12

Factory Price: $2,767; Shipping Weight: 3,155 Pounds

Production Total: 1,624*

* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.

Ford Falcon Futura, 6 & 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #20

Factory Price: $2,542; Shipping Weight: 2,727 Pounds

Production Total: 1,129*

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #21

Factory Price: $2,579; Shipping Weight: 2,764 Pounds

Production Total: 2,262*

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #23

Factory Price: $2,878; Shipping Weight: 3,191 Pounds

Production Total: 1,005*

* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Passenger Cars: 110.9"

Station Wagons: 113"

Tire Sizes:

Passenger Cars: 6.95 X 14"

Station Wagons: 7.75 X 14

Engine Availability by Model:

I-6 200 Cubic Inches. 120 H.P. Standard Engine

V-8 302 Cubic Inches 210 H.P. Optional Engine.

General Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 120 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 3.680" x 3.12"

Engine Displacement: 200 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.80:1

Taxable Horsepower: 32.50

Horsepower: 120 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 190 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

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

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

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: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

6 Cylinder 200 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

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

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 in Drive; 500 RPM in Drive with Throttle Solenoid Energized.

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 PSI

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engines, 200 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 Engines:

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"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

6 Cylinder 200 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"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2482"-2.2490"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Thrust on Bearing: #5

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.010"

8 Cylinder, 302 Cubic Inch Engines:

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"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

6 Cylinder 200 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: 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 Engine:

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.

Capacities-All Series:

With 6 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 9 Quarts

With Heater: 10 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 10 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 16 Gallons

Station Wagons: 20 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

With 8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch 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: 16 Gallons

Station Wagons: 20 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

Starting Motor Specifications:

6 Cylinder 200 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 #C3OZ-11002-C

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

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

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

302 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 #C5TZ-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.

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, 200 Cubic Inch:

Part #C0DF-C

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 @ 2,800 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

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

Part #C0AE-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 @ 2,325 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 #C0AF-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

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"

8 Cylinder Passenger Cars:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.381"

Front Drum: 1.094"

Rear: .906"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: .9375"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: .9375"

Station Wagons:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.381"

Front Drum: 1.125"

Rear: .938"

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: -3/4 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 1/4 Degree

Right: + 1/4 Degree

Toe-In: 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel:

Manual Steering: 18.1 Degrees

Power Steering: 17-7/8 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Ford Carburetor Adjustments:

Note: See 1970 Ford Motor Company Carburetors Data File

Popular Options:

Push Button Radio & Antenna; 8 Track Stereo Tape; Fresh Air Heater & Defroster; Automatic Transmission; Windshield Washer; Electric Wipers; Heavy Duty Battery; Two Tone Paint; Vinyl Roof on 2 Door Sedans; White Wall Tires; Wheel Covers; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Power Tailgate Window on Station Wagons, Luggage Rack for Station Wagons; Engine & Transmission Options; and Much More.

1970 Ford Historical Data:

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

Total Ford Production for the1970 model year was 1,956,367 including 15,694 Falcons.

1970 Ford Falcon 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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