1976 FORD TORINO & ELITE
Model Designations:
Ford Torino, 8 Cylinder
Ford Gran Torino, 8 Cylinder
Ford Gran Torino Brougham, 8 Cylinder
Ford Elite, 8 Cylinder
Ford Torino, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65B
Factory Price: $4,172; Shipping Weight: 3,976 Pounds
Production Total: 34,513
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53B
Factory Price: $4,206; Shipping Weight: 4,061 Pounds
Production Total: 17,394
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 & 9 Passenger, Body #71B
Factory Price: $4,521; Shipping Weight: 4,409 Pounds
Production Total: 17,281
Ford Gran Torino, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65D
Factory Price: $4,461; Shipping Weight: 3,999 Pounds
Production Total: 23,939
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53D
Factory Price: $4,495; Shipping Weight: 4,081 Pounds
Production Total: 40,568
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 & 9 Passenger, Body #71D
Factory Price: $4,769; Shipping Weight: 4,428 Pounds
Production Total: 30,596
4 Door Squire Station Wagon, 6 & 9 Passenger, Body #71K
Factory Price: $5,083; Shipping Weight: 4,454 Pounds
Production Total: 21,144
Torino Gran Brougham, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53K
Factory Price: $4,915; Shipping Weight: 4,144 Pounds
Production Total: 4,473
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65K
Factory Price: $4,883; Shipping Weight: 4,063 Pounds
Production Total: 3,183
Ford Elite, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65H
Factory Price: $4,879; Shipping Weight: 4,169 Pounds
Production Total: 146,475
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Torino & Elite: 114"
Station Wagons: 118"
Tire Sizes: HR78 X 14"
Rear Axle Ratio: 2.75:1
Engine Availability by Model:
V-8 351 Cubic Inches 154 H.P. Standard Engine
V-8 400 Cubic Inches 180 H.P. Optional Engine
V-8 460 Cubic Inches 202 H.P. Optional Engine.
General Engine Specifications:
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine, 154 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.50"
Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 154 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: 286 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine, 180 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 4.00"
Engine Displacement: 400 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 180 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: 336 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-75 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine, 202 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 4.00"
Engine Displacement: 400 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 202 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: 352 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 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: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive
Fast Idle Speed: 1,400 RPM
Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI
8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine, except California Cars:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42
Spark Plug: Gap .044"
Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-7-3-8
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive
Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM, on kickdown step of cam
Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI
8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine, California Cars:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42
Spark Plug: Gap .044"
Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-7-3-8
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 625 RPM in Drive
Fast Idle Speed: 1,400 RPM, on kickdown step of cam
Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI
8 Cylinder 460 Cubic Inch Engine, except California:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52
Spark Plug: Gap .044"
Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-7-3-8
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive
Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM, on kickdown step of cam
Fuel Pump Pressure: 6.7 to 8.7 PSI
Valve Specifications:
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine:
Valve Lash:
Intake: .131"-.181"
Exhaust: .131"-.181"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-51/64"
Valve Spring Pressure: 200 Lbs @ 1.34"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .0010"-.0027"
Exhaust .0015"-.0032"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3416"-.3423"
Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Valve Lash:
Intake: .125"-.175"
Exhaust: .100"-.200"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"
Valve Spring Pressure: 226 Lbs @ 1.39"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .0010"-.0027"
Exhaust .0015"-.0032"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3416"-.3423"
Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"
8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine:
Valve Lash:
Intake: .125"-.175"
Exhaust: .125"-.175"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-15/16"
Valve Spring Pressure: 226 Lbs @ 1.39"
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: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"
Valve Spring Pressure: 229 Lbs @ 1.33 inches
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .0010"-.0027"
Exhaust .0010"-.0027"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3416"-.3423"
Exhaust: .3416"-.3423"
Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Piston Clearance: .0018"-.0026"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9122"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.3103"-2.3111"
Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"
Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Piston Clearance: 0022"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9752"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.3103"-2.3111
Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"
Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine:
Piston Clearance: 0022"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9752"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.3103"-2.3111"
Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"
Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
8 Cylinder, 460 Cubic Inch Engine
Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0022"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.0401"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.4992"-2.5000"
Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"
Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Engine Tightening Specifications:
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engines:
Spark Plugs: 7-15 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 105-112 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 23-25 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 18-24 Ft. Lbs.
Fulcrum Bolt to Cylinder Head: 17-23 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 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engines:
Spark Plugs: 7-15 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 95-100 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold:
5/16" Bolts: 19-25 Ft. Lbs.
3/8" Bolts: 22-32 Ft. Lbs
Exhaust Manifold: 18-24 Ft. Lbs.
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: 35-45 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-90 Ft. Lbs.
8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines:
Spark Plugs: 7-15 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 95-100 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold:
5/16" Bolts: 19-25 Ft. Lbs.
3/8" Bolts. 22-32 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 18-24 Ft. Lbs.
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: 35-45 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: 7-15 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 130-140 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 28-33 Ft. Lbs.
Fulcrum Bolt to Cylinder Head: 18-25 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 5 to 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 351 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Windsor Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 15.9 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 16.2 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure: 16 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 26-1/2 Gallons
Station Wagons: 21-1/4 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
C4: 10-1/4 Quarts
C6: 12-1/4 Quarts
FMX: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 5 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
With 351 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Cleveland Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 17.1 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 17.5 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure: 16 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 26-1/2 Gallons
Station Wagons: 21-1/4 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
C4: 10-1/4 Quarts
C6: 12-1/4 Quarts
FMX: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 5 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
With 400 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 17.1 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 17.5 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure: 16 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 26-1/2 Gallons
Station Wagons: 21-1/4 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission:
C4: 10-1/4 Quarts
C6: 12-1/4 Quarts
FMX: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 5 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
With 460 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 19.2 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 19.7 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure: 16 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 26-1/2 Gallons
Station Wagons: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission: 12-1/4 Quarts
Rear Axle: 5 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
Starting Motor Specifications:
351 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:
Part #D5OF-AA
Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces
No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 12 Volts
Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.
Part #D2AF-AA
Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces
No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 12 Volts
Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.
Part #D5AF-EA
Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces
No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 12 Volts
Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.
400 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:
Part #D2AF-AA
Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces
No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 12 Volts
Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.
Part #D5AF-EA
Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces
No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 12 Volts
Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.
460 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:
Part #D5AF-B
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts
Part #D6AF-AA
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts
Ford Alternator Specifications:
Note: Not all alternators shown are available on the Torino & Elite.
Orange, 40 Ampere Alternator:
Current Rating: 40 Amperes @ 15 Volts
Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Voltage Regulator #D4AF-AA
Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5 to 15.3 Volts
Closting Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts
Green, 60 Ampere Alternator:
Current Rating: 60 Amperes @ 15 Volts
Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Voltage Regulator #D4AF-AA
Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5 to 15.3 Volts
Closting Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts
All 70 Ampere Alternator:
Current Rating: 70 Amperes @ 15 Volts
Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Voltage Regulator #D4TF-AA
Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5 to 15.3 Volts
Closting Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts
All 90 Ampere Alternator:
Current Rating: 90 Amperes @ 15 Volts
Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Voltage Regulator #D4TF-AA
Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5 to 15.3 Volts
Closting Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts
Distributor Specifications:
Note: Not all distributors shown are available on the Torino & Elite.
Part #D4VE-CA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -3/4 to +1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: -1-1/4 to +1/2 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 11-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D5DE-AFA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -3/4 to +1-1/4 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3 to 5-1/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D5DE-AGA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -1 to +1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1/4 to 2-1/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 5-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D5DE-DA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -1 to +1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 11-1/4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D5DE-FA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -1 to +1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1-1/4 to 3-1/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D5DE-SA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -1 to +1 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1-1/4 to 3-1/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 5-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D5VE-CA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -1 to +1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1/2 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6AE-AA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 1/4 to 2-1/4 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6AE-BA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -3/4 to +2-1/4 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3-3/4 to 6 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 7-3/4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6AE-CA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to +3-1/4 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4-1/4 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6AE-DA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to +3-1/4 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8-3/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 9-3/4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6BE-BA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to +3-1/4 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3-1/4 to 5-1/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6DE-AA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -1 to +1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 11-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6DE-BA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -3/4 to +1 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 2-1/4 to 4-1/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 11-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6DE-CA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -3/4 to +1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3 to 5 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6DE-EA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -1 to +1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3 to 5-3/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6DE-GA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -1 to +1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1-1/4 to 3-1/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 4-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 11-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6DE-JA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 1 to 4 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5 to 7-1/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6DE-KA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -1 to +1 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1-1/4 to 3-1/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 4-3/4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 7-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6OE-AA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -1 to +1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1/2 to 2-1/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6VE-AA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6VE-BA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -1 to +2-3/4 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 11-3/4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6VE-CA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -1/2 to +3 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 10-1/4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Part #D6ZE-AA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: -1 to +1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: -1/4 to +1 Degrees @ 700 RPM
Full Advance: 5-1/4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars, All Series
Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front Disc: 3.100"
Rear: .938"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1.00
Power Brakes: 1.00
Rear Axle, All Models:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .008"-.012"
Nominal Pinion Locating Shim: .030"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
With New Bearings: 17-27 Inch Pounds
With Used Bearings: 8-14 Inch Pounds
Differential Bearing Preload: .008"-.012"
Pinion Nut Torque: 140 Ft. Lbs.
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: 8-14 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:
Torino:
Caster: +4 Degrees
Camber:
Left: +1/2 Degrees
Right: +1/4 Degrees
Toe-In: 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 18.06 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Elite:
Caster: +4 Degrees
Camber:
Left: +1/2 Degrees
Right: +1/4 Degrees
Toe-In: 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 18.06 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Ford Carburetor Adjustments:
Note: See 1976 Ford Motor Company Carburetor Data File
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1976 Ford Historical Data:
Introduction date of the 1976 Ford line was on October 3, 1975.
Total Ford Production for the1976 model year was 1,861,538 including 193,096 Torinos and 146,475 Elites.
1976 Ford Paint Colors & Codes:
1-C Black
1-G Silver
1-H Medium Slate Blue
1-N Dove Gray
2-A Coral
2-B Bright Red
2-M Dark Red
2-R Bright Red
3-E Medium Bright Blue
3-G Bright Dark Blule
3-S Light Blue
4-T Medium Ivy Bronze
5-M Medium Chestnut
5-Q Dark Brown
5-T Saddle Bronze
5-U Tan Glow
6-E Bright Yellow
6-L Medium Gold
6-P Cream
6-U Tan
6-V Medium Gold Glamour
6-W Light Gold
7-Q Light Aqua
7-R Chartreuse
9-D White
46 Dark Jade
47 Light Green
Promotional Models Available:
None
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