1977 FORD

1977 FORD

Full Sized Models

Model Designations:

Ford Custom 500, 8 Cylinder

Ford LTD, 8 Cylinder

Ford LTD Landau, 8 Cylinder

Ford Custom 500, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Pillard Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 60D

Factory Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: N/A

Production Total: 4,139

4 Door Pillard Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 53D

Factory Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: N/A

Production Total: 5,582

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

Factory Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: N/A

Production Total: 1,406

Ford LTD, V-8, Body Styles:

2 Door Pillard Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 60H

Factory Price: $5,128; Shipping Weight: 4,190 Pounds

Production Total: 73,637

4 Door Pillard Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 53H

Factory Price: $5,152; Shipping Weight: 4,240 Pounds

Production Total: 160,255

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 71H

Factory Price: $5,415; Shipping Weight: 4,635 Pounds

Production Total: 90,711*

4 Door Country Squire Wagon, 10 Passenger, Body # 71K

Factory Price: $5,866; Shipping Weight: 4,674 Pounds

Production Total: *

* 6 & 10 Passenger Station Wagon Production is combined.

Ford LTD Landau, V-8, Body Styles:

2 Door Pillard Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 60L

Factory Price: $5,717; Shipping Weight: 4,270 Pounds

Production Total: 44,396

4 Door Pillard Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 53L

Factory Price: $5,742; Shipping Weight: 4,319 Pounds

Production Total: 65,030

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 121"

Tire Sizes:

Passenger Cars: HR78 X 15"

Station Wagons: JR78 X 15"

Optional: LR78 X 15"

Rear Axle Ratios: 2.47:1

Engine Availability by Model:

V-8 351 Cubic Inch 161 H.P. Standard Engine, except Wagons.

V-8 400 Cubic Inches 173 H.P. Standard Engine on Wagons. Optional on other models.

V-8 460 Cubic Inches 197 H.P. Optional Engine.

General Engine Specifications:

V-8 Engine, 351 Cubic Inches, 161 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: 161 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 285 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-75 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 400 Cubic Inches, 173 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: 173 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 326 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-75 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inches, 197 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: 197 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 353 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-65 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 625 RPM in Drive

Fast Idle Speed: 2,100 RPM on high step of fast idle cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, (California):

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52-6

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

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

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM on kickdown step of cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine, 49 State, Calibration Codes: 7-17B-R1 & 7-37A-R0:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission:

Calibration Code 7-17B-R1: 600 RPM in Drive

Calibration Code 7-37A-R0: 500 RPM in Drive; 650 RPM in Drive with A/C on.

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM on kickdown step of 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.

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine, 49 State, Calibration Code: 7-17B-R15:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM on kickdown step of 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.

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine, 49 State, Calibration Code: 7-17B-R16:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM on kickdown step of 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.

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine, 49 State, Calibration Codes: 7-17C-R1 & 7-17-C-R11:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM on kickdown step of 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.

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine, (California):

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .044"

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

Ignition Timing: 10 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 High Altitude, Calibration Codes: 7-19A-R1 &

7-19A-R17:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 525 RPM in Drive; 650 RPM in Drive with A/C on.

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM on kickdown step of cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5.7 to 6.7 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.

8 Cylinder 460 Cubic Inch Engine, except High Altitude, Calibration Codes: 7-19A-R2 &

7-19A-R3:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission:

. Calibration Code 7-19A-R2: 525 RPM in Drive; 650 RPM in Drive with A/C on.

Calibration Code 7-19A-R3: 550 RPM in Drive; 650 RPM in Drive with A/C on.

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM on kickdown step of cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5.7 to 6.7 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.

8 Cylinder 460 Cubic Inch Engine, High Altitude:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 18 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; 650 RPM in Drive with A/C on.

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM on kickdown step of cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5.7 to 6.7 PSI

Valve Specifications:

8 Cylinder, 351 Cu. In. Windsor Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .096"-.168"

Exhaust: .096"-.168"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed:

Intake: 1-25/32"

Exhaust: 1-39/94"

Valve Spring Pressure:

Intake: 200 Lbs @ 1.34 inches

Exhaust: 200 Lbs. @ 1.20"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0010"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder, 351 Cu. In. Modified 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"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cu. In.:

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"-.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: 1-13/16"

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 Windsor Engine, 351 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0018"-.0026"

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 #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder Modified Engine, 351 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-.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 #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: .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 #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder Engine, 460 Cubic Inches:

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 #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder Police Engine, 460 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0022"-.0032"

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:

#1: .0004"-.0015"

Others: .0008"-.0015"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine:

Spark Plugs: 10-15 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 105-112 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 23-25 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 18-24 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Stud Nut or Bolt: 18-24 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, 351 Cubic Inch Modified 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.

Exhaust Manifold: 18-24 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Stud Nut or Bolt: 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.

Exhaust Manifold: 18-24 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Stud Nut or Bolt: : 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: 22-32 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 28-33 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Stud Nut or Bolt: 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: 17.2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 13-19 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: 12-1/4 Quarts

C4: 10-1/4 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: 17.2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 13-19 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: 12-1/4 Quarts

C4: 10-1/4 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: 18.5 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 13-19 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: 12-1/4 Quarts

C4: 10-1/4 Quarts

Rear Axle:

WER Axles: 4 Pints

All Others: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 460 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Heavy Duty & Police Engines:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 19.0 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19.0 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 13-19 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: 7 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission:

FMX: 11 Quarts

C6: 12-1/4 Quarts

C4: 10-1/4 Quarts

Rear Axle:

WER Axles: 4 Pints

All Others: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

351 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.

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 #D6AF-AA:

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts

Ford Alternator Specifications:

Orange:

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

Closing Voltage @75 Degrees: 2.5-4.0 Volts

Green:

Current Rating: 60 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: D4AF-AA:

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Closing Voltage @75 Degrees: 2.5-4.0 Volts

All with Side Rear Terminal, 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

Closing Voltage @75 Degrees: 2.5-4.0 Volts

All with Side Rear Terminal, 90 Ampere:

Current Rating: 90 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: D4TF-AA:

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Closing Voltage @75 Degrees: 2.5-4.0 Volts

Distributor Specifications:

Note: Distributors listed apply to all Full Sized Ford & Mercury Models.

Part #D6AE-AA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 Degrees @ 700 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 11-1/2" Vacuum

Part #D6VE-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 450 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 725 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3-1/2" Vacuum

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

Part #D7AE-BA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 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 @ 3-1/2" Vacuum

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

Part #D7AE-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 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

Maximum Advance: 15-1/4 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

Maximum Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 14.5" 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

Maximum Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 11" 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 @ 3-1/2" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 14.5" Vacuum

Brake Specifications, All Except 4 Wheel Disc:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11.03"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 3.100"

Rear: 1"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

Brake Specifications, All With 4 Wheel Disc:

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 3.100"

Rear: 2.6"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

Rear Axle, All Models:

Carrier Type: Removable

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

Nominal Pinion Locating Shim: .015"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings with Seal: 17-27 Inch Pounds

With New Bearings with Solid Spacer: 13 to 33 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .005"-.008"

Pinion Nut Torque:

Collapsible Spacer: 170 Ft. Lbs.

Solid Spacer: 200 Ft. Lbs.

Carrier Type: Integral

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

Nominal Pinion Locating Shim: .030"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings with Seal: 17-27 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .006"-.010"

Pinion Nut Torque: 140 Ft. Lbs.

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: +2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1/2 Degrees

Right: +1/4 Degrees

Toe-In: 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18.72 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Carburetor Adjustments:

See 1977 Ford Motor Company Carburetors Database:

Popular Options:

Air Conditioning; Air Conditioning with Climate Control; Cruise Control; Tinted Glass; AM Radio; AM-FM Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio; AM-FM Search Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio with Tape System; AM-FM Stereo Radio with Quadrasonic Tape Player; Dual Rear Speakers; Power Windows; Electric Clock; Digital Clock; Fuel Monitor Warning; Illuminated Entry System; Power Mini-Vent & Side Windows; Automatic Seat Back Release; Cornering Lights; Fender Skirts; Rear Bumper Guards; Leather Interior Trim; Electric Rear Window Defroster; Rear Defogger; Tinted Glass; Tilt Steering Wheel; Power Mini-Vent and Side Windows; 6-Way Power Seat; Sun Roof: Vinyl Roof; White Sidewall Tires; Full Wheel Covers; Wire Wheel Covers; Deep Dish Aluminum Wheels; Various Trim Options; Various Engine Options, and Much More.

1977 Ford Historical Data:

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

Total Ford Production for the1977 model year was 1,840,427 including 445,156 Full Size Fords.

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

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