1978 Ford Mustang Tune-up Information
| Maintenance interval |
7,500
|
15,00
|
22,500
|
30,000
|
37,500
|
45,000
|
52,500
|
60,000
|
| Change engine oil & filter every 6 month or mileage |
x
|
x
|
x
|
x
|
x
|
x
|
x
|
x
|
| Replace spark plugs |
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
x
|
| Change crankcase Emission filter |
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
x
|
| Inspect accessory drive belts |
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
x
|
| Replace PCV valve |
|
x
|
|
x
|
|
x
|
|
x
|
| Change engine coolant at 6 months or at mileage |
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
x
|
| Replace air cleaner filter |
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
x
|
| Check belat, hoses & clamps |
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
x
|
| check exhaust heat shields |
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
x
|
| Lub steering and suspension |
|
x
|
|
x
|
|
x
|
|
x
|
| Inspect breaking system |
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
x
|
| Inspect & replace front wheel bearings |
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
x
|
| 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 |
140 |
CW |
AWRF 42 |
.034 |
* |
* |
6B |
20B |
|
5.5-6.5 |
850 |
800 |
| 170 |
CW |
AWSF 42 |
.034 |
* |
* |
10BB |
12B |
|
3.4-4.5 |
700 |
650 |
| 302 |
CCW |
ARF 52 |
.050 |
* |
* |
6B |
4B |
|
5.5-6.5 |
900 |
700 |
| 140 Calif |
CW |
AWRF42 |
.034 |
* |
* |
6B |
20B |
|
5.5-6.5 |
850 |
750 |
| 170 Calif |
CW |
AWSF 42 |
.034 |
* |
* |
[8] |
6B |
|
3.4-4.5 |
700 |
600 |
| 302 Calif |
CCW |
ARF 52 6 |
.060 |
* |
* |
[8] |
12B [9] |
|
5.5-6.5 |
900 |
700 |
* Not applicable, solid state ignition
*** All timing marks on this chart are Before Top Dead Center (BTDC)
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