1977 FORD MAVERICK

Model Designations:

Ford Maverick, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Ford Maverick, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54A

Factory Price: $3,395; Shipping Weight: 2,887 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 62A

Factory Price: $3,322; Shipping Weight: 2,782 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Included with 8 Cylinder Production.

Ford Maverick, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54A

Factory Price: $3,556; Shipping Weight: 3,052 Pounds

Production Total: 58,420*

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 62A

Factory Price: $3,482; Shipping Weight: 2,947 Pounds

Production Total: 40,086*

* Includes with 6 Cylinder Production.

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

2 Doors: 103"

4 Doors: 109.9"

Tire Sizes:

6 Cylinder Models: C78 X 14"

8 Cylinder Models: DR78 X 14"

Rear Axle Ratio: 2.79:1; 3.00:1

Engine Availability by Model:

I-6 200 Cubic Inches 96 H.P. Standard Engine, Standard Transmission

I-6 200 Cubic Inches 97 H.P. Standard Engine, Automatic Transmission

I-6 250 Cubic Inches 86, 98 H.P. Optional Engine

V-8 302 Cubic Inches 122, 137 H.P. Optional Engine

General Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 200 Cubic Inch, 96 H.P. Engine, with Standard Transmission:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 3.68" x 3.13"

Engine Displacement: 200 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.50

Taxable Horsepower: 32.50

Horsepower: 96 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 151 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-50 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

6 Cylinder, 200 Cubic Inch, 97 H.P. Engine, with Automatic Transmission:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 3.68" x 3.13"

Engine Displacement: 200 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.50

Taxable Horsepower: 32.50

Horsepower: 97 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 153 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-50 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch, 86 H.P. Engine, with Automatic Transmission (California Cars):

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 3.68" x 3.91"

Engine Displacement: 250 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.1

Taxable Horsepower: 32.50

Horsepower: 86 @ 3,000 RPM

Torque: 185 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-60 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch, 98 H.P. Engine, with Automatic Transmission (except California Cars):

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 3.68" x 3.91"

Engine Displacement: 250 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.1

Taxable Horsepower: 32.50

Horsepower: 98 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 190 Ft. Lbs @ 1,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-60 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch, 98 H.P. Engine, with Manual Transmission (Except California Cars):

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 3.68" x 3.91"

Engine Displacement: 250 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.1

Taxable Horsepower: 32.50

Horsepower: 98 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 182 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-60 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 302 Cubic Inch, 122 H.P. Engine with Automatic Transmission (California Cars):

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.00"

Engine Displacement: 302 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.10:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 122 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 222 Ft. Lbs @ 1,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 302 Cubic Inch, 137 H.P. Engine, Automatic Transmission (Except California Cars):

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: 137 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 246 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-60 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

6 Cylinder 200 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-82

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 800 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive

Fast Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,700 RPM, on kickdown step of cam

Automatic Transmission: 1,700 RPM, on kickdown step of cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 7 PSI

6 Cylinder 250 Cubic Inch Engine (Except California Cars):

Calibration Codes:

Manual Transmission: 7-8RA-R2; 7-8A-R3; 7-8A-R10.

Automatic Transmission: 7-29AR1; 7-29A-R3; 7-29A-R15.

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-82

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing:

Standard Transmission: 4 Degrees BTDC

Automatic Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission:

Calibration Codes: 7-8RA-R2: 850 RPM

Calibration Codes: 6-8A-R3 & 8A-R10: 800 RPM

Automatic Transmission:

Calibration Codes: 7-29A-R1; 7-29A-R3: 600 RPM in Drive

Calibration Code: 7-29A-R15: 600 RPM in Drive w/o AC; 700 RPM in Drive w/A/C

Fast Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,700 RPM, on kickdown step of cam

Automatic Transmission: 1,700 RPM, on kickdown step of cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 7 PSI

Note: Calibration codes are located on the engine identification label at the rear of the left valve cover. The calibration code is located after the engine code number.

6 Cylinder 250 Cubic Inch Engine (California Cars):

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-82

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing:

Automatic Transmission: 8 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; 600 RPM in Drive with A/C on

Fast Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 2,100 RPM, on kickdown step of cam

Automatic Transmission: 1,700 RPM, on kickdown step of cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 7 PSI

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine (Except California & High Altitude Cars):

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing:

Automatic Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM in Drive

Fast Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 2,100 RPM, on high step of fast idle cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine (California Cars):

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52-6

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

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

Ignition Timing:

Automatic Transmission: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; 600 RPM in Drive with A/C on

Fast Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 1,900 RPM, on high step of fast idle cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine (High Altitude Cars):

Calilbration Code: 7-11Z-RO;

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52-6

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

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

Ignition Timing:

Automatic Transmission: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; 600 RPM in Drive with A/C on

Fast Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 1,900 RPM, on high step of fast idle cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

Note: Calibration codes are located on the engine identification label at the rear of the left valve cover. The calibration code is located after the engine code number.

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engines, 200 Cubic Inch:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .110"-.160"

Exhaust: .110"-.160"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure:

Intake: 156 Lbs @ 1.20"

Exhaust: 148 Lbs. @ 1.23"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0008"-.0025"

Exhaust .0010"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3100"-.3107"

Exhaust: .3098"-.3105"

6 Cylinder Engines, 250 Cubic Inch:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .096"-.184"

Exhaust: .096"-.184"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure:

Intake: 156 Lbs @ 1.20"

Exhaust: 154 Lbs. @ 1.20"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0008"-.0025"

Exhaust .0010"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3100"-.3107"

Exhaust: .3098"-.3105"

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .096"-.168"

Exhaust: .096"-.168"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed:

Intake: 1-11/16"

Exhaust: 1-19/32"

Valve Spring Pressure:

Intake: 200 Lbs @ 1.31"

Exhaust: 200 Lbs. @ 1.20"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0010"-.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: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1232"-2.140"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2482"-2.2490"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

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: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1232"-2.1240"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.3982"-2.3990"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

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: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1228"-2.1236"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2482"-2.2490"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engines, 200 Cubic Inch:

Spark Plugs: 10-15 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 70-75 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 18-24 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.

6 Cylinder Engines, 250 Cubic Inch:

Spark Plugs: 10-15 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 70-75 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 18-24 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: 10-15 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-72 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: 3-5 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:

With Heater: 8.7 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 8.7 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 13 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 19.2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 7-1/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

6 Cylinder 250 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 9.6 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 9.6 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 13 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 19.2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 8-1/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 13-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 14.1 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 13 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 19.2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 10-1/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

6 Cylinder 200 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #D6BF-AA, BA

Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces

No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 12 Volts

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

6 Cylinder 250 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #D6OF-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.

302 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Part #D6OF-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.

Ford Alternator Specifications:

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

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 alternators shown are available on the Maverick.

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 #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 #D6AE-AA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degree @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 Degrees @ 700 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 7-3/4 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3" Vacuum

Full Advance: 13-3/4 Degrees @ 11-1/2" Vacuum

Part #D7AE-BA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degree @ 425 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2-3/4 to 4-3/4 Degrees @ 625 RPM

Full Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 2,250 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3.5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum

Part #D7AE-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: -1 to +1/2 Degrees @ 700 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 3-1/2 to 6 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM

Full Advance: 10-3/4 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3" Vacuum

Full Advance: 15-1/2 Degrees @ 11" Vacuum

Part #D7AE-DA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 450 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 3-3/4 to 5-3/4 Degrees @ 675 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3.2" Vacuum

Full Advance: 15-1/2 Degrees @ 14-1/2" Vacuum

Part #D7BE-CA

Information Not Available

Part #D7BE-DA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 1-3/4 to 3-3/4 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Full Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3" Vacuum

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

Part #D7BE-EA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 550 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4-3/4 to 6-3/4 Degrees @ 625 RPM

Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 2,450 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11-1/4 Degrees @ 13-1/2" Vacuum

Part #D7BE-FA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 1 to 3 Degrees @ 575 RPM

Full Advance: 8-1/4 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3.1" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7-1/4 Degrees @ 6-1/2" Vacuum

Part #D7DE-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 450 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4-3/4 to 6-3/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM

Full Advance: 15-1/2 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3" Vacuum

Full Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 11" Vacuum

Part #D7DE-DA

Information Not Available

Part #D7DE-FA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 425 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2-1/2 to 4-1/2 Degrees @ 575 RPM

Full Advance: 13-3/4 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3" Vacuum

Full Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 13-1/2" Vacuum

Part #D7DE-GA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 525 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2-1/4 to 4-1/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM

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

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3" Vacuum

Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 13" Vacuum

Part #D7OE-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 450 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2-3/4 to 4-3/4 Degrees @ 575 RPM

Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3.5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 14-1/2" Vacuum

Part #D7ZE-BA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 425 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8 Degrees @ 650 RPM

Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3.5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 15.2" Vacuum

Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars, All Series

6 & 8 Cylinder Passenger Cars:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.600"

Rear: .938"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: .938"

Power Brakes: .938"

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:

All Models:

Caster: -1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 1/4 Degree

Right: + 1/4 Degree

Toe-In: 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel:

With Manual Steering: 18.36 Degrees

With Power Steering: 18.13 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Ford Carburetor Adjustments:

Note: See 1977 Ford Motor Company Carburetors Data File

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1977 Ford Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1977 Ford Maverick was on October 1, 1976.

Total Ford Production for the1977 model year was 1,840,427 including 98,506 Mavericks.

1977 Ford Colors & Codes:

1-C Black

1-G Silver

1-N Dove Gray

1-P Medium Gray (Two-Tone Color)

2-A Coral

2-M Dark Red

2-R Bright Red

2-U Lipstick Red

2-Y Rose

3-G Bright Dark Blule

3-U Light Blue

3-V Bright Blue

4-V Dark Yellow-Green

5-M Medium Chestnut

5-Q Dark Brown

6-E Bright Yellow

6-P Cream

6-U Light Tan

6-V Medium Gold

7-H Bright Aqua

7-L Light Jade

7-R Chartreuse

7-S Dark Emerald

7-T Medium Emerald

8-G Vista Orange

8-H Tan

8-J Medium Tan

8-K Bright Saddle

8-W Chamois

8-Y Champagne

9-D White

46 Dark Jade

47 Light Green

Promotional Models Available:

None

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