1973 FORD

1973 FORD

Full Sized Models

Model Designations:

Ford Custom 500, 8 Cylinder

Ford Galaxie 500, 8 Cylinder

Ford LTD, 8 Cylinder

Ford LTD Brougham, 8 Cylinder

Ford Custom 500, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53D

Factory Price: $3,606; Shipping Weight: 4,078 Pounds

Production Total: 42,549

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

Factory Price: $4,050; Shipping Weight: 4,550 Pounds

Production Total: 22,432

Ford Galaxie 500, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53F

Factory Price: $3,771; Shipping Weight: 4,110 Pounds

Production Total: 85,654

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

Factory Price: $3,833; Shipping Weight: 4,120 Pounds

Production Total: 25,802

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

Factory Price: $3,778; Shipping Weight: 4,059 Pounds

Production Total: 70,808

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

Factory Price: $4,164; Shipping Weight: 4,581 Pounds

Production Total: 51,290

Ford LTD, V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53H

Factory Price: $3,958; Shipping Weight: 4,150 Pounds

Production Total: 122,851

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

Factory Price: $4,001; Shipping Weight: 4,150 Pounds

Production Total: 28,608

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

Factory Price: $3,950; Shipping Weight: 4,100 Pounds

Production Total: 120,864

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

Factory Price: $4,401; Shipping Weight: 4,642 Pounds

Production Total: 142,933

Ford LTD Brougham, V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53K

Factory Price: $4,113; Shipping Weight: 4,179 Pounds

Production Total: 49,553

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

Factory Price: $4,103; Shipping Weight: 4,189 Pounds

Production Total: 22,268

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

Factory Price: $4,107; Shipping Weight: 4,128 Pounds

Production Total: 68,901

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:

V-8 351 Cubic Inches 154 H.P. Standard (Windsor Engine)

V-8 351 Cubic Inches 157 H.P. Standard (Cleveland Engine)

V-8 400 Cubic Inches 167 H.P. Optional on all models

V-8 429 Cubic Inches 202 H.P. Optional on all models.

V-8 460 Cubic Inches 219 H.P. Optional on all models.

General Engine Specifications:

V-8 Engine, 351 Cubic Inches, 154 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.50"

Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 154 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 256 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 351 Cubic Inches, 157 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.50"

Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 157 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 246 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-75 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 400 Cubic Inches, 167 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 4.00"

Engine Displacement: 400 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 167 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 312 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-75 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 429 Cubic Inches, 202 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.360" x 3.590"

Engine Displacement: 429 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 60.80

Horsepower: 202 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 320 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inches, 219 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.360" x 3.850"

Engine Displacement: 460 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 60.80

Horsepower: 219 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 330 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine:

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: 600 RPM in Drive

Idle CO%: 0.5%

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: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM In Drive

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: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 625 RPM, in Drive

Idle CO%

Automatic Transmission: 0.50%

8 Cylinder, 429 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

Idle CO%

Automatic Transmission: 0.5%

8 Cylinder, 460 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive

Idle CO%

Automatic Transmission: 0.4%

Valve Specifications:

8 Cylinder, 351 Cu. In. Windsor Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .106"-.156"

Exhaust: .106"-.156"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 79 Lbs @ 1.79 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder, 351 Cu. In. Cleveland Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .100"-.150"

Exhaust: .100"-.150"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-53/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 84 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"-.150"

Exhaust: .100"-.150"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-53/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 84 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: .075"-.125"

Exhaust: .075"-.125"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face:: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13-16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 79 Lbs @ 1.78 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027";

Exhaust .001"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3416"-.3423"

8 Cylinder Engine, 460 Cu. In.:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .105"-.155"

Exhaust: .105"-.155"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face:: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13-16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 79 Lbs @ 1.78 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:

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"

8 Cylinder Engine, 460 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0022"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.040"

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:

8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 105-112 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 23-25 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 18-24 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Stud Nut: 17-23 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: 100-130 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 95-105 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: 12-22 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Fulcrum Bolt to Cylinder Head: 18-25 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 3 to 5 Ft. Lbs.

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

Main Bearing Cap Bolts:

1/2: /Bolts: 95-105 Ft. Lbs

3/8" Bolts: 35-45Ft. 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: 17-25 Ft. Lbs

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

Exhaust Manifold: 12-16 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Fulcrum Bolt to Cylinder Head: 18-25 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.

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

Main Bearing Cap Bolts:

. 1/2: /Bolts: 95-105 Ft. Lbs

3/8" Bolts: 35-45Ft. 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 Fulcrum Bolt to Cylinder Head: 18-25 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.

8 Cylinder, 460 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 Fulcrum Bolt to Cylinder Head: 18-25 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 8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 14-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 15-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 16-1/4 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: 10-1/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 15-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 16-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17 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: 10-1/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 400 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 17 Quarts

With Heater: 18 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 18 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: 12-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle:

WER Axle: 4 Pints

All Others: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 429 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19-1/2 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: 12-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 460 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19-1/2 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: 12-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

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

Part #D4OF-AA, BA:

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts

460 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #D4OF-AA, BA:

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts

Ford Alternator Specifications:

Orange ID Tag, 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 4.0 Volts

Red ID Tag, 55 Ampere:

Current Rating: 55 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 4.0 Volts

Green ID Tag, 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 4.0 Volts

Alternator, 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 4.0 Volts

Alternator, 90 Ampere:

Current Rating: 90 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 4.0 Volts

Distributor Specifications:

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

Part #D3AF-AA

Centrifugal Advance:

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

Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 10 to 12-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 13 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3ZF-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 3 to 5-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6-1/2 to 9 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

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

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 13 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3ZF-GA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2 to 4 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

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

Part #D3AF-BA

Centrifugal Advance:

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

Intermediate Advance: 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 7-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

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

Full Advance: 14-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 13 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3MF-GA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

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

Full Advance: 10-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

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

Part #D3MF-DA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 7-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

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

Full Advance: 10-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3SF-BA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 8 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 10 to 12 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

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

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3VF-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3MF-BA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 10 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3VF-AA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3VF-BA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 10 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11.03"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 3.100"

Front Drum: 1.125"

Rear: 1"

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: 3.100"

Front Drum: .0875"

Rear: .0875"

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: +2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: 0 Degrees

Right: 0 Degrees

Toe-In: 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18-3/4 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Carburetor Adjustments:

See 1973 Ford Motor Company Carburetors Database:

Popular Options:

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

1973 Ford Historical Data:

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

Total Ford Production for the1973 model year was 3,377,539 including 941,054 Full Size Fords.

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