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MVMA Specifications Form
Passenger Car
Car Line     Mustang II     
Model Year     1978    Issued        Revised (o)      
 Engine Displacement
 
140
(2300 cc)
170.8
(2800 cc)
302
(4900 cc)
Drive Units - Automatic Transmissions
Trade Name Select Shift (C3) (a) Select Shift (C4) (b) Select Shift (C4)
Type (describe) Torque Converter with Planetary Gears
Selector location Floor Mounted
Gear
Ratios
P -
R 2.11:1 2.19:1 2.19:1
N  
D 1.00:1 1.00:1 1.00:1
L2 1.47:1 1.46:1 1.46:1
L1 2.47:1 2.46:1 2.46:1
Max. upshift speed - drive range 75 70 (71 W/C-3 70
Max. kickdown speed - drive range 68 65 (64 W/C-3 60
Torque
converter
Number of elements Three
Max. ratio at stall 2.9:1 2.0:1 2.05:1
Type of cooling (air,liquid) Liquid
Nominal diameter 10.25
Lubricant Capacity - refill (pt.) 16 (approx.) C-3; 18 (approx.) C-4 18 (approx.)
Type recommended Type "F" (M2C33F)
Special transmission features Transmission can be locked in Drive 1 or Drive 2, Vacuum Controlled Throttle valve

Drive Units - Axle
Type (front, rear) Rear
Description Conventional, Semi-Floating, Overhung Pinion (strattle mtd.)
Limited Slip differential type None
Drive Pinion Offset 1.50
No. of differential pinions Two
Pinion adjustment (shim, other) Shim
Pinion bearing adj. (shim, other) Collaspsible Spacer
Wheel bearing type Single Row, Double Sealed Ball Bearing
Lubricant Capacity (pt.) 6.75 in.; 3.0 8.00 in.; 4.5
Type Recommended   M2C-105-A
SAE vis-
cosity
number
Summer SAE 90
Winter SAE 90
Extreme cold SAE 90
       

Axle Ratio Tooth Combinations (See "Power Teams" for axle ratio usage)
Axle Ratio 3.18:1 3.00:1 3.40:1
No. of teeth Pinion 11 13 10
Ring gear 35 39 34
Ring Gear O. D. 6.75 8.00 8.00
(a) C-4 Transmission with Altitude Package
C-3 Transmission in California


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