1977 Ford Mustang Tune-up Information
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance interval |
7,500
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15,00
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22,500
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30,000
|
37,500
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45,000
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52,500
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60,000
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Change engine oil & filter every 6 month or mileage |
x
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x
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x
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x
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x
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x
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x
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x
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Replace spark plugs |
x
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x
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Change crankcase Emission filter |
x
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x
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Inspect accessory drive belts |
x
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x
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Replace PCV valve |
x
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x
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x
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x
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Change engine coolant at 6 months or at mileage |
x
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x
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Replace air cleaner filter |
x
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x
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Check belat, hoses & clamps |
x
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x
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check exhaust heat shields |
x
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x
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Lub steering and suspension |
x
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x
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x
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x
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Inspect breaking system |
x
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x
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Inspect & replace front wheel bearings |
x
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x
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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 | |||
1977 (note 3) |
140 | CW | AWRF 42 | .034 | * | * | 6B | 20B | 5.5-6.5 | 800 | 800 | |
170 | CW | AWSF 42 | .034 | * | * | 8B | 12B | 3.4-4.5 | 700 | 700 | ||
302 | CCW | ARF52 | .050 | * | * | 12B | 4B | 5.5-6.5 | 700 | 700 | ||
140 Calif | CW | AWRF 42 | .034 | * | * | 6B | 20B | 5.5-6.5 | 750 | 750 | ||
170 Calif | CW | AWSF 42 | .034 | * | * | [8] | [8] | 3.4-4.5 | 750 | 750 | ||
302 Calif | CCW | ARF 52 6 | .060 | * | * | [8] | 12B | 5.5-6.5 | 700 | 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.
- At 750 RPM
- At 650 RPM
- Lowest compression reading should be within 30% of highest
- At 550 RPM
- At 850 RPM
- At 700 RPM
- At 500 RPM
- Refer to engine compartment sticker
- 9 Degrees before top dead center
Capacities
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 | 3 | 13 | 9.1 | 8.5 |
6-2800 | 5 | NA | 3.5 | 16 | 4.5 | 13 | 9.0 | 8.8 |
8- 302 | 5 | NA | 3.5 | 18 | 4.5 | 16.5 | 16.3 | 16.3 |