1972 FORD

1972 FORD

Full Sized Models

Model Designations:

Ford Custom, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Ford Custom 500, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Ford Galaxie 500, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Ford LTD, V-8

Ford LTD Brougham, V-8

Ford Custom, 6 & 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54B

Factory Price: $3,288; Shipping Weight: 3,759 Pounds

Production Total: 33,014*

4 Door Ranch Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 71B

Factory Price: $3,806; Shipping Weight: 4,317 Pounds

Production Total: 13,064*+

* Includes 6 & 8 Cylinder Model Production.

+ Only 8 Cylinder Engines were available on Station Wagons.

Note: 6 Cylinder Engines were available only for fleet and taxi use.

Ford Custom 500, 6 & 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54D

Factory Price: $3,418; Shipping Weight: 3,764 Pounds

Production Total: 24,870*

4 Door Ranch Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 71D

Factory Price: $3,895; Shipping Weight: 4,327 Pounds

Production Total: 16,834*+

* Includes 6 & 8 Cylinder Model Production.

+ Only 8 Cylinder Engines were available on Station Wagons.

Note: 6 Cylinder Engines were available only for fleet and taxi use.

Ford Galaxie 500, 6 & 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54F

Factory Price: $3,685; Shipping Weight: 3,826 Pounds

Production Total: 104,167*

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

Factory Price: $3,720; Shipping Weight: 3,881 Pounds

Production Total: 28,939*

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

Factory Price: $3,752; Shipping Weight: 3,826 Pounds

Production Total: 80,855*

4 Door Country Sedan Station Wagon, 6 & 10 Passenger, Body # 71F

Factory Price: $4,028; Shipping Weight: 4,308 Pounds

Production Total: 55,238*+

* Includes 6 & 8 Cylinder Model Production

+ Only 8 Cylinder Engines were available on Station Wagons.

Note: 6 Cylinder Engines were available only for fleet and taxi use.

Ford LTD, V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53H

Factory Price: $3,906; Shipping Weight: 3,913 Pounds

Production Total: 104,167

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

Factory Price: $3,941; Shipping Weight: 3,908 Pounds

Production Total: 33,748

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

Factory Price: $3,898; Shipping Weight: 3,853 Pounds

Production Total: 101,048

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

Factory Price: $4,073; Shipping Weight: 4,091 Pounds

Production Total: 4,234

4 Door Country Squire Wagon, 6 & 10 Passenger, Body # 71H

Factory Price: $4,318; Shipping Weight: 4,308 Pounds

Production Total: 121,419+

+ 6 and 10 Passenger Station Wagon Production Combined.

Ford LTD Brougham, V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53K

Factory Price: $4,047; Shipping Weight: 3,949 Pounds

Production Total: 36,909

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

Factory Price: $4,090; Shipping Weight: 3,944 Pounds

Production Total: 23,364

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

Factory Price: $4,050; Shipping Weight: 3,883 Pounds

Production Total: 50,409

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 121"

Tire Sizes:

Galaxie 500 & LTD: G78 X 15"

Station Wagons: H78 X 15"

All Others: F78 X 15"

Engine Availability by Model:

I-6 240 Cubic Inches 103 H.P. Standard Engine, except LTD.

V-8 302 Cubic Inches 140 H.P. Optional Engine on Custom

V-8 351 Cubic Inches 153 H.P. Standard on Wagons. Optional on other models.

V-8 351 Cubic Inches 163 H.P. Optional on all models.

V-8 400 Cubic Inches 172 H.P. Optional on all models

V-8 429 Cubic Inches 208 H.P. Optional on all models.

General Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 140 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.18"

Engine Displacement: 240 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.50:1

Taxable Horsepower: 38.4

Horsepower: 103 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 170 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 302 Cubic Inches, 140 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.00"

Engine Displacement: 302 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 140 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 239 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 351 Cubic Inches, 153 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.50"

Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.30 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 153 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 266 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 351 Cubic Inches, 163 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.50"

Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.60 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 163 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 277 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 400 Cubic Inches, 172 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 4.00"

Engine Displacement: 400 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.40 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 172 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 298 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 429 Cubic Inches, 208 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.360" x 3.590"

Engine Displacement: 429 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 60.80

Horsepower: 208 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 322 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

6 Cylinder 240 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-42

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:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Idle CO%

Automatic Transmission: 0.5%

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine, with Air Conditionig:

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 modulator energized.

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"; 600 RPM in Drive with throttle modulator energized.

Idle CO%: 0.19%

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine, without Air Conditionig:

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:

Automatic Transmission: 575 RPM in Drive;

Idle CO%: 0.19%

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine, with Air Conditioning:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-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; 600 RPM, with throttle modulator energized.

Idle CO%: 0.15%

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine, without Air Conditioning:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-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: 575 RPM in Drive

Idle CO%: 0.15%

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine:

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 with A/C "On"; 700 RPM in Drive with throttle modulator energized

Idle CO%: 0.50

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine, 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 with A/C "On"; 625 RPM in Drive with throttle modulator energized

Idle CO%: 0.50

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC (California Vehicles: 6 Degrees BTDC)

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM; 625 RPM, with throttle modulator energized

Idle CO%

Automatic Transmission: 0.10%

8 Cylinder, 429 Cubic Inch Engines:

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: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM, with A/C "On"; 600 RPM with throttle solenoid energized

Idle CO%

Automatic Transmission: 0.02%

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 240 Cubic Inch Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: 1 Turn

Exhaust: 1 Turn

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 80 Lbs @ 1.70"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .001"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3416"-.3423"

8 Cylinder, 302 Cu. In. Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .090"-.190"

Exhaust: .090"-.190"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 75 Lbs @ 1.66 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder, 351 Cu. In. Windsor Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .100"-.200"

Exhaust: .100"-.200"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 83 Lbs @ 1.79 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .001"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder, 351 Cu. In. Cleveland Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .100"-.200"

Exhaust: .100"-.200"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 80 Lbs @ 1.82 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cu. In.:

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: 80 Lbs @ 1.82 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder Engine, 429 Cu. In.:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .155"

Exhaust: .155"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face:: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-51/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 80 Lbs @ 1.81 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027";

Exhaust .001"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3416"-.3423"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

6 Cylinder 240 Cubic Inch Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0022"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1228"-2.1236"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.3982"-2.3990"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Thrust on Bearing #5

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder Engine, 302 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0018"-.0026"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1228"-2.1236"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2482"-2.2490"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder Windsor Engine, 351 Cubic Inches:

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"-0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Bearing Clearance: .0013"-.0025"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder Cleveland Engine, 351 Cubic Inches:

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"-2.7492"

Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0026"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0022"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .975"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.3103"-2.3111"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0026"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.010"

8 Cylinder Engine, 429 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0022"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.041"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4992"-2.5000"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 240 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 70-75Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 7-9 Ft. Lbs.

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

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

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 130-150 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 to 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 Engine:

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 to 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, 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 95-100 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold:

5/16" Bolts: 21-25 Ft. Lbs.

3/8" Bolts: 27-33 Ft. Lbs

1/4" Bolts: 6-9 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 12-16 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 18-25 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 Shaft Bracket: 65-75 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 5-6 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 Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 13-1/4 Quarts

With Heater: 14-1/4 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 14-1/4 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 22 Gallons

Station Wagons: 21 Gallons

With Auxiliary Tank: Add 8 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission:

FMX: 11 Quarts

C4: 10-1/4 Quarts

C6: 12-1/4 Quarts

Rear Axle:

WER Axles: 4 Pints

All Others: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 14-1/4 Quarts

With Heater: 15-1/4 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 15-1/4 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 22 Gallons

Station Wagons: 21 Gallons

With Auxiliary Tank: Add 8 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission:

FMX: 11 Quarts

C4: 10-1/4 Quarts

C6: 12-1/4 Quarts

Rear Axle:

WER Axles: 4 Pints

All Others: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch 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: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 22 Gallons

Station Wagons: 21 Gallons

With Auxiliary Tank: Add 8 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission:

FMX: 11 Quarts

C4: 10-1/4 Quarts

C6: 12-1/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 400 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 16-3/4 Quarts

With Heater: 17-3/4 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 18-1/4 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 22 Gallons

Station Wagons: 21 Gallons

With Auxiliary Tank: Add 8 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 12-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 429 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 17-3/4 Quarts

With Heater: 18-3/4 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 20 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 22 Gallons

Station Wagons: 21 Gallons

With Auxiliary Tank: Add 8 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 12-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

240, 302 & 351 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #D2AF-CA

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts

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

400 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #D2AF-AA:

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts

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

429 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #D2AF-EA:

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts

Ford Alternator Specifications:

Alternator #C0ZF-10300-B, 38 Ampere:

Current Rating: 42 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

Alternator #D0AF-10300-C, 42 Ampere:

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

Alternator #D0AF-10300-F, 42 Ampere:

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

Alternator #D0AF-10300-G, 42 Ampere:

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

Alternator #D0AF-10300-E, 55 Ampere:

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

Alternator #D0AF-10300-H, 55 Ampere:

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

Alternator #D0ZF-10300-A, 55 Ampere:

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"-.018"

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 6.2 to 7.2 Volts

Alternator #D0ZF-10300-C, 55 Ampere:

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"-.018"

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 6.2 to 7.2 Volts

Alternator #D0SF-10300-A, 55 Ampere:

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"-.018"

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 6.2 to 7.2 Volts

Alternator #D1ZF-10300-AA, 55 Ampere:

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

Alternator #D1AF-10300-AA, 61 Ampere:

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

Alternator #D1AF-10300-AB, 65 Ampere:

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: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Alternator #D0AF-10300-A, 65 Ampere:

Current Rating: 65 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Alternator #C5TF-10300-K, 65 Ampere:

Current Rating: 65 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (L-N)

Distributor Specifications:

Note: Distributors listed apply to all Ford & Mercury Models.

Part #D2AF-BA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 1-1/2 to 4 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 3 to 5 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 7 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2AF-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degrees @ 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 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 5-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2AF-KA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1 to 3 Degrees @ 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 @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 13 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2AF-PA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 1-1/2 to 4 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 8-1/2 to 11 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2AF-RA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 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

Maximum 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 Degrees @ 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

Maximum Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2MF-EA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 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

Maximum Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2MF-FA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 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

Maximum Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2SF-EA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 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: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Part #D2AF-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 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

Maximum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2ZF-AA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 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: 8 to 10 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11.03"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.755"

Front Drum: 1.125"

Rear: .938"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

Brake Specifications, Station Wagons:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11.03"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.755"

Front Drum: 1.094"

Rear: .938"

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: .020"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings with Seal: 15-35 Inch Pounds

With New Bearings without Seal: 12-1/2 to 32-1/2 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .005"-.008"

Pinion Nut Torque: 200 Ft. Lbs.

Carrier Type: Integral

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

Nominal Pinion Locating Shim: .030"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings with Seal: 15-35 Inch Pounds

With New Bearings without Seal: 12-1/2 to 32-1/2 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .005"-.008"

Pinion Nut Torque: 200 Ft. Lbs.

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: +1 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 1/2 Degree

Right: + 1/2 Degree

Toe-In: 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 19-1/6 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Carburetor Adjustments:

See 1972 Ford Motor Company Carburetors Database:

Popular Options:

Cruise-O-Matic Transmission (Standard, Optional on Fleet Cars); Power Front Disc Brakes (Standard on LTD); Air Conditioning; Air Conditioning with Climate Control; Tinted Glass; AM Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio; Vinyl Roof; White Sidewall Tires; Various Trim Options; Various Engine & Transmission Options, and Much More.

1972 Ford Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1972 Ford line was on September 24, 1971.

Total Ford Production for the1972 model year was 1,855,201 including 832,273 Full Size Fords.

1972 Ford 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.