1974 FORD PINTO

1974 FORD PINTO

Model Designations:

Ford Pinto, 4 Cylinder

Ford Pinto, 4 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Sedan, 4 Passenger, Body # 62B

Factory Price: $2,527; Shipping Weight: 2,372 Pounds

Production Total: 132,061

2 Door Hatchback, 4 Passenger, Body # 64B

Factory Price: $2,631; Shipping Weight: 2,402 Pounds

Production Total: 174,754

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

Factory Price: $2,771; Shipping Weight: 2,576 Pounds

Production Total: 237,394

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 94.2"

Tire Sizes:

Coupes: 6.00 X 13"

Station Wagons: A78 X 13"

Engine Availability by Model:

I-4 122 Cubic Inches 80 H.P. Standard Engine

I-4 140 Cubic Inches 82 H.P. Optional Engine

General Engine Specifications:

4 Cylinder, 122 Cubic Inch, 80 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: 80 @ 5,400 RPM

Torque: 98 Ft. Lbs @ 3,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

4 Cylinder, 140 Cubic Inch, 82 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Cam, Inline 4

Bore & Stroke: 3.781" x 3.126"

Engine Displacement: 140 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.40

Taxable Horsepower: 22.87

Horsepower: 82 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 113 Ft. Lbs @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-60 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

4 Cylinder, 122 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: BRF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .025"

Distributor Cam Angle: 35-41 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 750 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive

Air to Fuel Ratio:

Standard Transmission: 11.7 to 1 (California Cars: 10 to 1)

Automatic Transmission: 11.7 to 1 (California Cars: 10 to 1)

4 Cylinder, 140 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: AGRF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .027"

Distributor Cam Angle: 35-41 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 850 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 750 RPM in Drive

Air to Fuel Ratio:

Standard Transmission: 11.7 to 1

Automatic Transmission: 11.7 to 1

Idle CO%:

Standard Transmission: .15%

Automatic Transmission: .15%

Valve Specifications:

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"

4 Cylinder Engines, 140 Cubic Inch:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .008" Cold

Exhaust: .010" Cold

Valve Angles:

Seat: 44 Degrees

Face: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1.56"

Valve Spring Pressure: 210 Lbs @ 1.16"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0010"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0022"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3418"-.3411"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

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: 2.2446"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0016"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.011"

4 Cylinder 140 Cubic Inch Engines:

Piston Clearance: .0013"-.0021"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9448"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.0468"

Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0027"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.3996"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

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.

4 Cylinder 140 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plugs: 10-15 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 80-90 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 14-21 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 16-23 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 4-7 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 30-36 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 80-90 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 54-64 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 80-114 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities-All Series:

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: 12-16 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 186 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Sedan: 13 Gallons

Station Wagon: 12 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Four Speed: 2.8 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 8 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

4 Cylinder 140 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: 12-16 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 186 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Sedan: 13 Gallons

Station Wagon: 12 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Four Speed: 2.8 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 8 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

All Engines:

Part #D42F-AA, AB, BA

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes

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

Ford Alternator Specifications:

Purple, 38 Ampere

Current Rating: 38 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4AF-AA

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts

Orange, 42 Ampere

Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #DD4AF-AA

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts

70 Ampere

Current Rating: 70 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4TF-AA

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts

Green, 61 Ampere

Current Rating: 61 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4TF-AA

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts

Red 55 Ampere

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4AF-AA

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts

40 Ampere

Current Rating: 40 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4AF-AA

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts

60 Ampere

Current Rating: 60 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4TF-AA

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts

Distributor Specifications:

Note: Only Pinto & Mustang II Distributors are shown here.

Part #74HF-EA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1 to 3 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

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

Full Advance: 12 to 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D4HF-LA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degree @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 1 to 3 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

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

Full Advance: 9-1/2 to 11-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D4ZE-AA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degree @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

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

Full Advance: 11-1/2 to 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

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

Part #D4ZE-BA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degree @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 9-1/4 to 11-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 11-1/2 to 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

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

Part #D4ZE-DA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degree @ 500 RPM

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

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

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

Full Advance: 11-1/2 to 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 4-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #74TF-LA

Centrifugal Advance:

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

Intermediate Advance: 1 to 3 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: 8 to 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #74TF-MA

Centrifugal Advance:

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

Intermediate Advance: 1 to 3 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: 8 to 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D4ZE-KA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degree @ 500 RPM

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

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

Intermediate Advance: 9-1/4 to 11-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 12-3/4 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #74TF-SA

Centrifugal Advance:

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

Intermediate Advance: 1 to 3 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: 9 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 3 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars, All Series

All:

Brake Drum Diameter: 9.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.60"

Rear: .875"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: .9375"

Power 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: 17-27 Inch Pounds

With Used Bearings with Seal: 6-12 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .003"-.005"

Pinion Nut Torque: 140 Ft. Lbs.

Carrier Type: Removable

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

Nominal Pinion Locating Shim: .022"

Method: Shims

Pinion Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings with Seal: 17-27 Inch Pounds

With Used Bearings with Seal: 8-14 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .004"-.008"

With Used Bearings: .003"-.005"

Pinion Nut Torque: 170 Ft. Lbs.

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Cars:

Caster: + 1-1/4 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 3/4 Degree

Right: + 3/4 Degree

Toe-In: 1/4"

Toe-Out:

Outer Wheel: 18.84"

Inner Wheel: 20"

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 Pinto was in the fall of 1973.

Total Ford Production for the1974 model year was 1,843,340 including 544,209 Pintos.

1974 Ford Colors:

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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