1975 Mustang – Tune Up Information

1975 Ford Mustang Tune-up Information

Year Engine Spark Plugs Distributor Timingº Intake Valve opens Fuel pump press Idle speed
Cyl
cid
rotation Type Gap Dwell Gap Man A/T Man A/t
1975 4-140 CW ARGF52 .034 * * 6B [4] 6B [4] 3.4-4.5 750 650
6-171 CW ARGF42 .034 * * 6B [5] 10B [6] 3.4-4.5 850 750
8-302 CCW ARF42 .044 * * NA 6B [2] 5.5-6.5 NA 750
140 Calif CW ARGF52 .034 * * 6B [4] 10B [4] 3.4-4.5 750 650
170 Calif CW ARGF42 .034 * * 6B [5] 8B [6] 3.4-4.5 850 700
302 Calif CCW ARF42 .044 * * NA 6B [2] 5.5-6.5 NA 700

* Not applicable, solid state ignition

*** All timing marks on this chart are Before Top Dead Center (BTDC)

Always use the engine compartment sticker if it disagrees with this or any chart.

  1. At 750 RPM
  2. At 650 RPM
  3. Lowest reading within 75% of highest
  4. At 550 RPM
  5. At 850 RPM
  6. At 700 RPM
  7. At 500 RPM
  8. Refer to engine compartment sticker
  9. 9 Degrees before top dead center

 

Model Engine Oil Transmission (pts to add after draining) Axle Gas tank Cooling system
3 Spd 4 Spd Auto Qt. w/ heater with AC
4-2300 4.5 NA 3.5 16 4.0 13 8.5 9.1
6-2800 5 NA 3.5 15 4.0 13 12.3 13.2
8- 302 5 NA 15 4.0 13 16.3 16.3