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1974 Ford Ranchero Series
500
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 18,447
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 97D
Weight
Wheelbase 114 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 62.8 inches
Rear Tread 62.9 inches
Type V8, OHV
Displacement 302 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 140@3800
Rated Horsepower 51.2
Torque 230@2600
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make
Type Constant mesh
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.99 to 1
2nd 1.75
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.17
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.0 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 10.72 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 26.5 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 3.5 Pints
Cooling System 15.7 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 4a47F100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 11
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2: Assembly plant
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6-11: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information

1963 Dodge Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1963 Dodge Styling & Engineering FeaturesDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
1974 Car Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
Paint Type
Colors Silver Metallic
Bright Red
Red
Dark Red
Bright Blue Metallic
Bright Dark Blue Metallic
Pastel Blue
Medium Ivy Bronze Metallic
Dark Yellow Green Metallic
Medium Chestnut Metallic
Saddle Bronze Metallic
Tan Metallic
Orange
Maize Yellow
Light Blue
Medium Blue Metallic
Pastel Lime
Bright Green Gold Metallic
Dark Green Metallic
Ginger Metallic
Light Grabber Blue
Medium Lime Yellow
Medium Ginger Metallic
Buff
Medium Goldenrod
Bright Yellow Gold Metallic
Medium Dark Gold Metallic
White Decor
Standard/Optional Equipment
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