1970 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: 451,081

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 103"

Tire Sizes: 6.00 X 13"

Engine Availability by Model:

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

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

General Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 170 Cubic Inch, 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

6 Cylinder, 200 Cubic Inch, 120 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 3.68" x 3.13"

Engine Displacement: 200 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.80

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

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

6 Cylinder, 170 Cubic Inch Engine:

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: 750 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI

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

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"

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"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

6 Cylinder 170 & 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"-.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 & 200 Cubic Inch Engines:

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: 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: 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 & 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 #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 #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, 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 #C0DF-E

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

6 Cylinder Engine, 200 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission:

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

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

Part #C0OF-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

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 1970 Ford Motor Company Carburetors Data File

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1970 Ford Historical Data:

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

Total Ford Production for the1970 model year was 1,956,367 including 451,081 Mavericks.

1970 Ford 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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