1972 FORD MUSTANG
Model Designations:
Ford Mustang, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Ford Mustang 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body # 65D
Base Price: $2,729; Shipping Weight: 2,941 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Fastback Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body # 63D
Base Price: $2,786; Shipping Weight: 2,909 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Convertible, 4 Passenger, Body # 76D
Base Price: $3,015; Shipping Weight: 3,061 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Grande Hardtop, 4 Passenger, Body # 65F
Base Price: $2,915; Shipping Weight: 2,965 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Included with 8 Cylinder Production.
Ford Mustang 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body # 65D
Base Price: $2,816; Shipping Weight: 3,025 Pounds
Production Total: 57,350*
2 Door Fastback Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body # 63D
Base Price: $2,873; Shipping Weight: 2,995 Pounds
Production Total: 15,622*
2 Door Convertible, 4 Passenger, Body # 76D
Base Price: $3,101; Shipping Weight: 3,147 Pounds
Production Total: 6,401*
2 Door Grande Hardtop, 4 Passenger, Body # 65F
Base Price: $2,915; Shipping Weight: 3,051 Pounds
Production Total: 18,045*
2 Door Mach I Fastback Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body # 63R
Base Price: $3,053; Shipping Weight: 3,046 Pounds
Production Total: 27,675
* Includes 6 Cylinder Production.
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 109"
Tire Sizes: E78 X 14"
Engine Availability by Model:
I-6 250 Cubic Inches 99 H.P. Optional Engine, except Mach I
V-8 302 Cubic Inches 141 H.P. Standard on Mach I. Optional on other models
V-8 351 Cubic Inches 163 H.P. Optional on all models
V-8 351 Cubic Inches 177 H.P. Optional on all models
V-8 351 Cubic Inches 266 H.P. Optional on all models
General Engine Specifications:
6 Cylinder, 99 H.P. Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6
Bore & Stroke: 3.68" x 3.91"
Engine Displacement: 250 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Taxable Horsepower: 29.85
Horsepower: 99 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 184 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI
Carburetor: 1 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 302 Cubic Inch, 141 H.P. Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 4.000" x 3.00"
Engine Displacement: 302 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.2
Horsepower: 141 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 242 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch, 163 H.P. Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 4.000" x 3.50"
Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.60:1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.2
Horsepower: 163 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-85 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch, 177 H.P. Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 4.000" x 3.50"
Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.60:1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.2
Horsepower: 177 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 284 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-85 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch, 266 H.P. High Output Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 4.000" x 3.50"
Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.60:1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.2
Horsepower: 266 @ 5,400 RPM
Torque: 301 Ft. Lbs @ 3,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-85 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Tune Up Specifications - All Series:
6 Cylinder 250 Cubic Inch Engine without Air Conditioning:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-82
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .027"
Distributor Cam Angle: 35-39 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 550 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive
Idle CO:
Standard Transmission: 1.0%
Automatic Transmission: 1.0%
6 Cylinder 250 Cubic Inch Engine with Air Conditioning:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-82
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .027"
Distributor Cam Angle: 35-39 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM; 750 RPM with Throttle Solenoid Energized
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive; 500 RPM in Drive with Throttle Solenoid Energized
Idle CO:
Standard Transmission: 1.0%
Automatic Transmission: 1.0%
8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine without Air Conditioing:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-42
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 575 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 575 RPM, in Drive
Idle CO: 0.19%
8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine without Air Conditioing:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-42
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM; 800 RPM with Throttle Solenoid Energized
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM; 500 RPM in Drive with Throttle Solenoid Energized
Idle CO: 0.19%
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM; 750 RPM with Throttle Solenoid Energized
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; 575 RPM in Drive with Throttle Solenoid Energized
Idle CO:
Standard Transmission: 0.5%
Automatic Transmission: 0.5%
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor, California Cars:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; 625 RPM in Drive with Throttle Solenoid Energized
Idle CO:
Automatic Transmission: 0.5%
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor & Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .020"
Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM; 1,000 RPM with Throttle Solenoid Energized
Idle CO:
Standard Transmission: 0.5%
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor & Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; 700 RPM in Drive with Throttle Solenoid Energized
Idle CO:
Standard Transmission: 0.5%
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor & Automatic Transmission, California Cars:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; 800 RPM in Drive with Throttle Solenoid Energized
Idle CO:
Standard Transmission: 0.5%
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, High Output Engine:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .020"
Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM; 1,000 RPM with Throttle Solenoid Energized
Valve Specifications:
6 Cylinder Engines, 250 Cubic Inch:
Valve Lash:
Intake: .100"-.150"
Exhaust: .100"-.150"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-37/64"
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, 250 Cubic Inch, California Cars:
Valve Lash:
Intake: .100"-.150"
Exhaust: .100"-.150"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-37/64"
Valve Spring Pressure: 150 Lbs @ 1.20"
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: .090"-.140"
Exhaust: .090"-.140"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-11/16"
Valve Spring Pressure: 200 Lbs @ 1.31"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0027"
Exhaust .0015"-.0032"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3416"-.3423"
Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Valve Lash:
Intake: .106"-.156"
Exhaust: .106"-.156"
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 Engine with 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Valve Lash:
Intake: .100"-.150"
Exhaust: .100"-.150"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"
Valve Spring Pressure: 277 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 High Output Engine :
Valve Lash:
Intake: .025" Hot
Exhaust: .025" Hot
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-5/8"
Valve Spring Pressure: 315 Lbs @ 1.32"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0027"
Exhaust .001"-.0032"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3416"-.3423"
Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"
Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:
6 Cylinder Engines:
Piston Clearance: .0013"-.0021"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .008"
Oil: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.1232"-2.1240"
Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0024"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.3982"-2.3990"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0022"
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: 2.1232"-2.1240"
Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.2482"-2.2490"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0024"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
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: 2.7484"-2.74922"
Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0026"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.010"
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor::
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: .0011"-.0026"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"
Bearing Clearance: .0011"-.0028"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Engine Tightening Specifications:
6 Cylinder 250 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 Engines:
Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-72 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 20-22 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 15-20 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: 70-90 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.
Capacities-All Series:
With 6 Cylinder 250 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 10-1/4 Quarts
With Heater: 11-1/4 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 11-1/4 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 19-1/2 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4-1/2 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
With 302 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 14-1/4 Quarts
With Heater: 15-1/4 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: 19-1/2 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: 14-3/4 Quarts
With Heater: 15-3/4 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 15-3/4 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 19-1/2 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill:
All Except High Output Engines: 5 Quarts*
High Output Engines: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Four Speed: 4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 5 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
Starting Motor Specifications:
6 Cylinder 250 Cubic Inch Engines:
Part #D2ZF-AA
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts
Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.
Part #D2AF-CA
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts
Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.
302 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:
Part #D2ZF-AA
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts
Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.
Part #D2AF-CA
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts
Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.
Part #D2AF-DA
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts
Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.
351 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:
Part #D2AF-DA
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts
Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.
Ford Alternator Specifications:
Note: Not alternators shown are available on the Mustang.
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:
Note: Not all distributors shown are available on the Mustang
Part #D2AF-RA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 1/2 to 2-1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6-1/2 to 9 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2AF-SA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 1/2 to 2-1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6-1/2 to 9 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2AF-CA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2AF-KA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 1 to3 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 7-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 8-1/2 to 10-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 2,200 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2DF-AA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7 to 9 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 9 to 11-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2AF-BA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7 to 9 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 9 to 11-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2DF-CA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3 to 5 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 9-1/2 to 12 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2DF-EA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3 to 5 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 9-1/2 to 12 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2DF-DA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 1/2 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 9 to 11 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 10-1/2 to 12-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2DF-FA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 7 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 10-1/2 to 12-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D22F-LA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 2-1/2 to 4-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 8 to 10 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D22F-HA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 10 to 12 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 14-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2MF-EA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2MF-FA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 2o" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2OF-PA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 10 to 12-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2OF-DA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 7-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7 to 9 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 10-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2OF-EA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7 to 9 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 10-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2OF-HA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2OF-JA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2OF-RA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2ZF-EA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1 to 3 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 8 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2ZF-AA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 2-1/4 to 4-1/4 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 8 to 10 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2ZF-CA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 8-1/2 to 10-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2ZF-FA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1 to 3 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 8 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2ZF-GC
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2ZF-HA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 10 to 12 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 14-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D2ZF-JA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 2-1/2 to 4-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars, All Series
6 Cylinder & 302 V-8 Engines:
Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front Disc: 2.381"
Front Drum: 1.125"
Rear: .875"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1"
Drum Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1"
8 Cylinder, 351 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: Removable
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .008"-.012"
Nominal Pinion Locating Shim: .015" (With 8" Ring Gear: .022")
Pinion Bearing Preload:
With New Bearings:
Without Spacers: 17-27 Inch Pounds
With Spacers: 13-33 Inch Pounds
Differential Bearing Preload:
With New Bearings: .008"-.012"
With Used Bearings: .005"-.008"
Pinion Nut Torque:
With Collapsible Spacer: 170 Ft. Lbs.
With Solid Spacer: 200 Ft. Lbs.
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
All Models:
Caster: Zero Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 1/2 Degree
Right: + 1/2 Degree
Toe-In: 3/16"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 17.72 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Ford Carburetor Adjustments:
Note: See 1972 Ford Motor Company Carburetors Database
Popular Options:
AM Push Button Radio & Antenna; AM-FM Stereo Pushbutton Radio; AM Radio with 8 Track Stereo; Automatic Transmission; Power Steering; Power Front Disc Brakes; Limited Slip Differential; Power Windows; Electric Rear Window Defogger; Center Console; Magnum 500 Chrome Wheels; Vinyl Roof; White Sidewall Tires; Various Engine & Transmission Options; and Much More.
1972 Ford Mustang Historical Data:
Introduction date of the 1972 Ford line was in September 24, 1971.
Ford Production for the 1972 model year was 1,855,201 including 111,015 Mustangs.
1972 Ford Mustang Colors & Codes:
1-A Light Gray
1-C Black
2-A Medium Coral
2-B Bright Red
2-E Red
2-J-7 Maroon
3-B Light Blue
3-D,F Medium Blue
3-F Grabber Blue
3-H-Y Dark Blue
3-J Bright Blue
3-K Blue Glow
4-B Bright Green Gold
4-C Ivy Bronze
4-E,4 Bright Lime, Medium Lime
4-F Medium Lime
4-P Medium Green
4-Q Dark Green
4-S Light Green
5-A Light Pewter
5-H Medium Brown
5-H Ginger
5-J Medium Ginger Bronze
5-N Medium Orange
6-B Light Goldenrod
6-C Medium Yellow Gold
6-D Yellow
6-E-2 Medium Bright Yellow
6-F Bright Yellow Gold
6-J Gray Gold
9-A White
9-C Creamy White
Promotional Models Available:
Plastic: Pinto Runabout 2 Door; Gran Torino 2 Door Hardtop; Mustang Mach I 2 Door Hardtop.
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