Vital stats:
| Model Year |
1974 |
| Build Date: |
? |
| Model |
F-100 Explorer |
| Paint Color |
Orange over white 2-tone |
| Interior |
Orange and brown vinyl |
| Engine |
460 V8 4V |
| Transmission |
C6 3
speed automatic |
| Rear Axle |
9" Ford seperate carrier, 3.25:1
axle ratio, open differential (later changed to a Traction-Lok lite) |
| Wheels: |
15x7 Steel |
| Tires: |
P235/75R15 Light Truck Radials |
| Options | Automatic with column mounted
shift |
| Power Steering |
|
| Power Brakes (Front disc/Rear drums) | |
| Air Conditioning (non-functional) |
|
| Dual fuel tanks |
|
| Displacement |
460 Cubic Inches (7.5 liters) |
| Bore and Stroke |
4.36" x 3.85" 110.7mm x 97.8mm |
| Horsepower |
estimated 300 (SAE Gross
flywheel power) after rebuild |
| Torque |
estimated 400 lb/ft after rebuild |
| Carburettor |
4-barrel Autolite (replaced with
a Holley at rebuild) |
| Compression Ratio |
8.9 : 1 |
| Fuel | 89 octane leaded |
| Exhaust System |
Cast iron manifolds, single
exhaust |
| Valve Lifters |
Hydraulic, maintenance free |
| Distributor |
Vacuum advance/retard and
mechanical advance. Electronic Duraspark triggering |