1974 FORD MAVERICK

1974 FORD MAVERICK

Model Designations:

Ford Maverick, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Ford Maverick, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54A

Factory Price: $2,824; Shipping Weight: 2,851 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 62A

Factory Price: $2,742; Shipping Weight: 2,739 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Grabber Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 62D

Factory Price: $2,923; Shipping Weight: 2,787 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Included with 8 Cylinder Production.

Ford Maverick, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54A

Factory Price: $2,982; Shipping Weight: 3,014 Pounds

Production Total: 137,728*

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 62A

Factory Price: $2,949; Shipping Weight: 2,902 Pounds

Production Total: 139,818*

2 Door Grabber Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 62D

Factory Price: $3,081; Shipping Weight: 2,950 Pounds

Production Total: 23,502*

* Includes with 6 Cylinder Production.

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

2 Doors: 103"

4 Doors: 109.9"

Tire Sizes:

6 Cylinder Models: 6.45 X 14"

8 Cylinder Models: C78 X 14"

Grabber: D70 X 14"

Engine Availability by Model:

I-6 200 Cubic Inches 84 H.P. Standard Engine

I-6 250 Cubic Inches 91 H.P. Optional Engine

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

General Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 200 Cubic Inch, 84 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 3.68" x 3.13"

Engine Displacement: 200 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.00

Taxable Horsepower: 32.50

Horsepower: 84 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 150 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-50 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch, 91 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

Taxable Horsepower: 32.50

Horsepower: 91 @ 3,200 RPM

Torque: 190 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-60 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 302 Cubic Inch, 140 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.00"

Engine Displacement: 302 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 140 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 230 Ft. Lbs @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-60 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

6 Cylinder 200 Cubic Inch Engine, Point Ignition:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-82

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .025"

Distributor Cam Angle: 33 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 750 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive

6 Cylinder 200 Cubic Inch Engine, Breakerless Ignition:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-82

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 750 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive

6 Cylinder 250 Cubic Inch Engine, Point Ignition:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-82

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .025"

Distributor Cam Angle: 33 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

6 Cylinder 250 Cubic Inch Engine, Breakerless Ignition:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-82

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine, Point Ignition:

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: 850 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 575 RPM in Drive

Idle C0%:

Automatic Transmission: 0.5%

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine, Breakerless Ignition:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 850 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 575 RPM in Drive

Idle C0%:

Automatic Transmission: 0.5%

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engines, 200 Cubic Inch:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .079"-.129"

Exhaust: .079"-.129"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-37/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 146 Lbs @ 1.20"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0008"-.0025"

Exhaust .001"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3100"-.3107"

Exhaust: .3098"-.3105"

6 Cylinder Engines, 250 Cubic Inch:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .095"-.145"

Exhaust: .095"-.145"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-37/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 146 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:

Intake: 1-11/16"

Exhaust: 1-9/16"

Valve Spring Pressure:

Intake: 200 Lbs @ 1.31"

Exhaust: 200 Lbs. @ 1.22"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

6 Cylinder, 200 Cubic Inch 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: 2.2482"-2.2490"

Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0026"

Thrust on Bearing: #5

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch 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: 2.1228"-2.1236"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2482"-2.2490"

Bearing Clearance:

#1: .0001"-.0020"

#2, 3, 4, 5: .0005"-.0024"

#6: .0009"-.0026"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engines, 200 Cubic Inch:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 70-75 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 13-18 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 30-35 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 19-24 Ft. Lbs.

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

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 85-100 Ft. Lbs.

6 Cylinder Engines, 250 Cubic Inch:

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: 19-27 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 12-16 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Studs: 17-23 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.

Capacities-All Series:

6 Cylinder 200 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 8 Quarts

With Heater: 9 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 9 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-16 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 8 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

6 Cylinder 250 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 8.7 Quarts

With Heater: 9-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 9-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-16 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 12.4 Quarts

With Heater: 13-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 14-1/4 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-16 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

6 Cylinder 200 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #D2ZF-BA, CA

Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces

No Load Test: 90 Amperes, 12 Volts

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

Part #D2OF- AA, BA

Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces

No Load Test: 90 Amperes, 12 Volts

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

6 Cylinder 250 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #D2AF-CA

Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces

No Load Test: 90 Amperes, 12 Volts

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

302 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Part #D2AF-CA

Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces

No Load Test: 90 Amperes, 12 Volts

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

Part #D4AF-AA, BA

Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces

No Load Test: 90 Amperes, 12 Volts

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

Part #D5TF-DA

Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces

No Load Test: 90 Amperes, 12 Volts

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

Ford Alternator Specifications:

Note: Not all alternators shown are available on the Maverick.

Purple, 38 Ampere Alternator:

Current Rating: 38 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4TZ-A

Orange, 42 Ampere Alternator:

Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4TZ-A

Red, 55 Ampere Alternator:

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4TZ-A

Green, 61 Ampere Alternator:

Current Rating: 61 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4TZ-A

70 Ampere Alternator:

Current Rating: 70 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4TZ-A

90 Ampere Alternator:

Current Rating: 90 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4TZ-A

Distributor Specifications:

Part #D3AF-AA

Centrifugal Advance:

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

Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8-1/4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

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

Full Advance: 16-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

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

Part #D3BF-DA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1-1/4 Degree @ 500 RPM

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

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

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

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11-1/4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3DF-FA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to1-1/2 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: 6-1/2 to 9 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 9-1/4 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9-1/4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3DF-HA

Centrifugal Advance:

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

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

Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 9-1/2 to 11-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 11-1/4 Degrees @ 2,200 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7-1/4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3DF-KA

Centrifugal Advance:

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

Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

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

Full Advance: 11-1/4 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7-1/4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3OF-FA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degree @ 500 RPM

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

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

Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 5-1/4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3OF-GA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM

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

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

Intermediate Advance: 6-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

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

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 5-1/4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3OF-HB

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to1-1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM

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

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

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

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

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11-1/4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3OF-RA

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: 6-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9-1/4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3UF-EA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to1-1/4 Degree @ 500 RPM

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

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

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

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

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9-1/4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D3ZF-GA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 2-1/4 to 4-1/4 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

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

Part #D4AE-AA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 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: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D4AE-HA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 8 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: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D4DE-FA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to1-1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

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

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

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7-1/4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D4DE-LA

Centrifugal Advance:

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

Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 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: 9 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D4DE-MA

Centrifugal Advance:

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

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

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

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

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

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

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

Part #D4DE-NA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to1-1/2 Degree @ 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: 6-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9-1/4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D4DE-RA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to1-1/2 Degree @ 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: 6-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

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

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9-1/4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D4OE-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

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

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 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: 10-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

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

Part #D4VE-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 3 to 5 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: 11-1/4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars, All Series

6 & 8 Cylinder Passenger Cars:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.600"

Front Drum: 1.125"

Rear: .843"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: .938"

Drum Brakes: .938"

Power Brakes: .938"

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:

With Seal: 17-27 Inch Pounds

With Solid Spacer: 13-33 Inch Pounds

With Used Bearings:

With Seal: 8-14 Inch Pounds (With 6-3/4" Ring Gear: 6-12 Inch Pounds)

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings:

6-3/4" Ring Gear: .003"-.005"

8" Ring Gear: .005"-.008"

9" Ring Gear: .005"-.008"

Pinion Nut Torque:

With Collapsible Spacer: 170 Ft. Lbs.

With Solid Spacer: 200 Ft. Lbs.

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: -1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 1/4 Degree

Right: + 1/4 Degree

Toe-In: 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel:

With Manual Steering: 18.39 Degrees

With Power Steering: 18.16 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Ford Carburetor Adjustments:

Note: See 1974 Ford Motor Company Carburetors Data File

Popular Options:

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1974 Ford Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1974 Ford Maverick was in the fall of 1973.

Total Ford Production for the1974 model year was 1,843,340 including 301,048 Mavericks.

1974 Ford Colors & Codes:

1-C Black

1-G Silver

2-B Bright Red

2-E Red

2-M Dark Red

3-B Light Blue

3-D Medium Blue

3-E Bright Blue

3-G Dark Blule

3-M Silver Blue

3-N Light Grabber Blue

3-Q Pastel Blue

4-A Pastel Lime

4-B Bright Green Gold

4-Q Dark Green

4-T Medium Ivy Bronze

4-V Dark Yellow Green

4-W Medium Lime Yellow

5-H Ginger

5-J Ginger Glow

5-M Medium Chestnut

5-T Saddle Bronze

5-U Tan

5-W Orange

6-C Medium Goldenrod

6-F Yellow Gold Glow Rod

6-M Medium Dark Gold

6-N Maize Yellow

9-A Wimbledon White

9-C White Decor

9-D White

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