1975 FORD

1975 FORD

Full Sized Models

Model Designations:

Ford Custom 500, 8 Cylinder

Ford LTD, 8 Cylinder

Ford LTD Brougham, 8 Cylinder

Ford LTD Landau, 8 Cylinder

Ford Custom 500, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53D

Factory Price: $4,380; Shipping Weight: 4,377 Pounds

Production Total: 31,043

4 Door Ranch Wagon, 6 & 10 Passenger, Body # 71D

Factory Price: $4,970; Shipping Weight: 4,787 Pounds

Production Total: 6,930

Ford LTD, V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53H

Factory Price: $4,615; Shipping Weight: 4,408 Pounds

Production Total: 82,382

2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 60H

Factory Price: $4,656; Shipping Weight: 4,359 Pounds

Production Total: 47,432

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

Factory Price: $5,061; Shipping Weight: 4,803 Pounds

Production Total: 22,935

Ford LTD Brougham, V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53K

Factory Price: $5,016; Shipping Weight: 4,419 Pounds

Production Total: 32,327

2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 60K

Factory Price: $5,050; Shipping Weight: 4,391 Pounds

Production Total: 24,005

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

Factory Price: $5,340; Shipping Weight: 4,845 Pounds

Production Total: 41,550

Ford LTD Landau, V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53L

Factory Price: $5,370; Shipping Weight: 4,446 Pounds

Production Total: 32,506

2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 60L

Factory Price: $5,401; Shipping Weight: 4,419 Pounds

Production Total: 26,919

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 121"

Tire Sizes: HR78 X 15

Engine Availability by Model:

V-8 351 Cubic Inch 148 H.P. Standard Engine

V-8 351 Cubic Inch 150 H.P, Optional Engine

V-8 400 Cubic Inches 144 H.P. Standard Engine

V-8 400 Cubic Inches 158 H.P. Optional Engine

V-8 460 Cubic Inches 218 H.P. Optional Engine.

General Engine Specifications:

V-8 Engine, 351 Cubic Inches, 148 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: 148 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 243 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-75 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 351 Cubic Inches, 148 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: 150 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 244 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-75 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 400 Cubic Inches, 144 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: 144 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 255 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-75 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 400 Cubic Inches, 158 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: 158 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 276 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-75 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inches, 218 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: 218 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 369 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .044"

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

Ignition Timing: 14 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .044"

Point Gap: .017"

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 625 RPM, in Drive

8 Cylinder, 460 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .044"

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

Ignition Timing: 14 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive

Valve Specifications:

8 Cylinder, 351 Cu. In. Windsor Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .131"-.181"

Exhaust: .106"-.156"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1.82"

Valve Spring Pressure:

Intake: 210 Lbs. @ 1.39"

Exhaust 226 Lbs @ 1.39 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: .125"-.175"

Exhaust: .125"-.175"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 45 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 226 Lbs @ 1.39 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0010"-.0029"

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: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1.82"

Valve Spring Pressure:

Intake: 210 Lbs. @ 1.39"

Exhaust 226 Lbs @ 1.39 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0010"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder Engine, 460 Cu. In.:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .100"-.150"

Exhaust: .100"-.150"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face:: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1.81"

Valve Spring Pressure: 253 Lbs @ 1.33 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0010"-.0027";

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3416"-.3423"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

8 Cylinder Engine, 351 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0022"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.3107"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9988"

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: 2.3107"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9988"

Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0026"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder Engine, 460 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0013"-.0023"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.0401"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4992"-2.5000"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9998"

Bearing Clearance:

#1: .0004"-.0020"

All Others: .0009"-.0027"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch 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: 18-24 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: 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: 10-15 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: 18-24 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: 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: 10-15 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 Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 17.1 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17.6 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-16 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 24.2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 21 Gallons

With Auxiliary Tank: Add 8 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission:

FMX: 11 Quarts

C6: 12-1/2 Quarts

CW: 11-1/8 Quarts

Rear Axle:

WER Axles: 4 Pints

All Others: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 400 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 17.1Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17.6 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-16 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 24.2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 21 Gallons

With Auxiliary Tank: Add 8 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission:

FMX: 11 Quarts

C6: 12-1/2 Quarts

CW: 11-1/8 Quarts

Rear Axle:

WER Axles: 4 Pints

All Others: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 460 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 18.5 Quarts

With Air Conditioning:

Standard Duty: 18.5 Quarts

Medium Duty: 19 Quarts

Heavy Duty & Police: 20 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-16 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 24.2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 21 Gallons

With Auxiliary Tank: Add 8 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts* (Police Cars: 7-12 Quarts*)

Automatic Transmission: 12-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle:

WER Axles: 4 Pints

All Others: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

351 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #D2AF-JA

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces

No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 12 Volts

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

400 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #D5AF-EA:

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces

No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 12 Volts

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

460 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #D5AF-AB:

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces

No Load Test: 90 Amperes, 12 Volts

Ford Alternator Specifications:

D3VF-10300-AB:

Current Rating: 80 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: D4TF-AA:

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts