1973 FORD PINTO

Model Designations:

Ford Pinto, 4 Cylinder

Ford Pinto, 4 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Sedan, 4 Passenger, Body # 62B

Factory Price: $1,997; Shipping Weight: 2,124 Pounds

Production Total: 116,146

2 Door Runabout Hatchback, 4 Passenger, Body # 64B

Factory Price: $2,120; Shipping Weight: 2,162 Pounds

Production Total: 150,603

2 Door Station Wagon, 4 Passenger, Body # 73B

Factory Price: $2,319; Shipping Weight: 2,397 Pounds

Production Total: 217,763

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 94"

Tire Sizes:

Standard: 6.00 X 13"

Optional: A78 X 13"

Optional: A70 X 13"

Engine Availability by Model:

I-4 98.6 Cubic Inches 54 H.P. Standard Engine, except Station Wagons

I-4 122 Cubic Inches 85 H.P. Optional Engine, except Station Wagons

I-4 122 Cubic Inches 83 H.P. Station Wagons

General Engine Specifications:

4 Cylinder, 98 Cubic Inch, 54 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Cam, Inline 4

Bore & Stroke: 3.188" x 3.056"

Engine Displacement: 98 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.10

Taxable Horsepower: 16.26

Horsepower: 54 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 81 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

4 Cylinder, 122 Cubic Inch, 83 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Cam, Inline 4

Bore & Stroke: 3.57" x 3.03"

Engine Displacement: 122 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.20

Taxable Horsepower: 20.39

Horsepower: 83 @ 5,200 RPM

Torque: 98 Ft. Lbs @ 3,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

4 Cylinder, 122 Cubic Inch, 85 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Cam, Inline 4

Bore & Stroke: 3.57" x 3.03"

Engine Displacement: 122 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.20

Taxable Horsepower: 20.39

Horsepower: 85 @ 5,600 RPM

Torque: 98 Ft. Lbs @ 3,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

4 Cylinder, 98 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: AGR-32

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .025"

Distributor Cam Angle: 36-40 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-2-4-3

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 900 RPM

Air to Fuel Ratio:

Standard Transmission: 11 to 1

Idle CO:

Standard Transmission: 1.5%

4 Cylinder, 122 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: BRF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .025"

Distributor Cam Angle: 37-41 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing:

Standard Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC

Automatic Transmission: 9 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 750 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive

Air to Fuel Ratio:

Standard Transmission: 11 to 1

Automatic Transmission: 11 to 1

Idle CO:

Standard Transmission: 1.5%

Automatic Transmission: 1.5%

Valve Specifications:

4 Cylinder Engines, 98 Cubic Inch:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .010"

Exhaust: .017"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1.266"

Valve Spring Pressure: 118 Lbs @ .957"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0008"-.0027"

Exhaust .0017"-.0036"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3102"

Exhaust: .3093"

4 Cylinder Engines, 122 Cubic Inch:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .008"

Exhaust: .010"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1.406"

Valve Spring Pressure: 176 Lbs @ 1.02"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0008"-.0025"

Exhaust .0018"-.0035"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3159"-.3167"

Exhaust: .3149"-.3156"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

4 Cylinder 98 Cubic Inch Engines:

Piston Clearance: .0016"-.0022"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .009"

Oil: .009"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8119"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 1.9372"

Bearing Clearance: .0004"-.0024"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1257"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0016"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.011"

4 Cylinder 122 Cubic Inch Engines:

Piston Clearance: .001"-.002"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .015"

Oil: .016"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9448"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.0468"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2436"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0016"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.011"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

4 Cylinder 98 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plugs: 22-28 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-70 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold:

Studs: 9-12 Ft. Lbs

Nuts: 12-15 Ft. Lbs.

Bolts: 12-15 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold:

Studs: 9-12 Ft. Lbs.

Nuts: 15-18 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 30-35 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 65-70 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 50-55 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 24-28 Ft. Lbs.

4 Cylinder 122 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plugs: 14-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-80 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 12-15 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 15-18 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Ball Stud Nuts: 32-36 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 4-6 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 29-34 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 65-75 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 47-51 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 39-43 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities-All Series:

4 Cylinder 98 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 6-3/4 Quarts

With Heater: 7-3/4 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 186 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 11 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 3-1/2 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Rear Axle: 2.25 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

4 Cylinder 122 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 7-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 8-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 8-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 186 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 11 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 8 Quarts

Rear Axle: 2.25 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

All Engines:

Part #D22F-AA

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes

Torque Test: 460 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 9 Ft. Lbs.

All Engines:

Part #D22F-AB

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes

Torque Test: 460 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 9 Ft. Lbs.

All Engines:

Part #D32F-AA

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes

Torque Test: 460 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 9 Ft. Lbs.

Ford Alternator Specifications:

Orange, 42 Ampere

Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D3TZ-A

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.2 Volts

Purple, 38 Ampere

Current Rating: 38 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D3TZ-A

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.2 Volts

Green, 61 Ampere

Current Rating: 61 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D3TZ-A

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.2 Volts

70 Ampere

Current Rating: 70 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D3TZ-A

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.2 Volts

Distributor Specifications:

Note: Only Pinto Distributors are shown here.

Part #D2IF-AHA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 1 to 3 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 7 to 9 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2HF-AA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 to 2-1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 9 to 11 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2HF-BA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degree @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 1 to 3 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2HF-GA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 2-1/2 to 4-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 7-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars, All Series

All Model Passenger Cars:

Brake Drum Diameter: 9.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.125"

Front Drum: 1.00"

Rear: .7187"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: .9375"

Drum Brakes: .9375"

All Model Station Wagons:

Brake Drum Diameter: 9.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.125"

Front Drum: 1.00"

Rear: .875"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: .9375"

Drum Brakes: .9375"

Rear Axle, All Models:

Carrier Type: Integral

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

Nominal Pinion Locating Shim: .030"

Method: Shims

Pinion Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings with Seal: 19-27 Inch Pounds

With Used Bearings with Seal: 6-12 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .004"-.008"

With Used Bearings: .003"-.005"

Pinion Nut Torque: 140 Ft. Lbs.

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

Passenger Cars:

Caster: + 1 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 3/4 Degree

Right: + 3/4 Degree

Toe-In: 1/8"

Station Wagons:

Caster: + 1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 3/4 Degree

Right: + 3/4 Degree

Toe-In: 1/8"

Ford Carburetor Adjustments:

Note: See 1973 Ford Motor Company Carburetors Data File

Popular Options:

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1973 Ford Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1973 Ford Pinto was on September 22, 1972.

Total Ford Production for the1973 model year was 3,317,539 including 484,517 Pintos.

1973 Ford Colors & Codes:

1-C Black

2-B Bright Red

2-C Red

2-L Bright Red

3-B Light Blue

3-D Medium Blue

3-K Blue Glow

3-M Silver Blue

3-N,P Light Grabber Blue

3-Q Pastel Blue

4-B Bright Green Gold

4-C Ivy Bronze

4-N Medium Aqua

4-P Medium Green

4-Q Dark Green

4-S Light Green

5-A Light Pewter

5-H Medium Brown

5-J Ginger Glow

5-L Tan

5-M Medium Copper

5-T Saddle Bronze

5-W Orange

6-B Light Goldenrod

6-C Medium Yellow Gold

6-D Yellow

6-E Medium Bright Yellow

6-F Gold Glow

6-L Medium Gold

9-A White

9-C Special White

Promotional Models Available:

None

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