1940 MERCURY
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Series 09A, offered only with the 95 Horsepower V-8 Engine
95 Horsepower V-8 Engine
Wheelbase: 116 Inches
Bore & Stroke: 3-3/16" x 3-3/4"
Engine Displacement: 239.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.15 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 32.51
Horsepower: 95 @ 3,800 RPM .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, 30 Front, 30 Rear
SERIES 09A, WITH V-8 ENGINE
2 Door Convertible, Series 09A
Base Price: $1,079; Shipping Weight: 3,107 Pounds; Production Total: 9,741
4 Door Convertible Sedan, Series 09A
Base Price: $1,212; Shipping Weight: 3,249 Pounds; Production Total: 1,083
2 Door Coupe, Series 09A
Base Price: $987; Shipping Weight: 3,030 Pounds; Production Total: 16,189
2 Door Sedan, Series 09A
Base Price: $946; Shipping Weight: 3,068 Pounds; Production Total: 16,243
4 Door Sedan, Series 09A
Base Price: $987; Shipping Weight: 3,103 Pounds: Production Total: 42,806
1940 MERCURY
Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, H-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025;
Point Gap: .015
Distributor Cam Angle: 36 degrees
Ignition Timing: Mark & Location: 4 degrees BTDC, There are no Timing Marks
Firing Order: 1R, 1L, 4R, 4L, 2L, 3R, 3L, 2R or 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .012, Exhaust .014
Cylinder Head Torque:
Cast Iron Heads: 50-60 Ft. Lbs.
Aluminum Heads: 35-40 Ft. Lbs.
Valve Specifications:
Series 99A, with 95 Horsepower Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .012; Exhaust .014
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .012; Exhaust: .014
Valve Timing: Intake Opens at Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 6 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 37 Lbs @ 2-1/8 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0025-.0045;
Exhaust .0025-.0045
Piston & Ring Data:
95 Horsepower Engine
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .012;
Top of Skirt, Inch: With Steel Pistons, .003"
With Aluminum Pistons, .0025"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: With Steel Pistons, .003"
With Aluminum Pistons, .0025"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 10
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .012
Oil Ring: .012
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015-.003
Oil Control Ring: .0015-.003
Engine Bearing Data:
95 Horsepower Engine
Camshaft End Play: .003
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.1390 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0017-.0038 inches
Rod End Play: .006-.014 inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 40 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4990"
Main Bearing Clearance: .000 -.003 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .002-.006 Inch
Main Bolt Tension: 80 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities:
Series 99A, With 85 Horsepower Engine
Cooling System: 22 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 80
Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90
Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers: Series 09A: 99A-101701
Brake Specifications:
Lining Material: Primary Shoe-woven; Secondary Shoe-molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: Length, 23-9/32,
Width, 1-3/4",
Thickness, 1/5"
Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Caster: +6-3/4;
Camber: +5/8;
Toe In; 1/16 inches;
Kingpin Angle: 8 Degrees
Rear Axle Data:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006-.010 inch
Drive Pinion Adjustment: None
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Nut
Axle Shaft End Play: .000-.015 inch
Distributor Specifications:
Part #11A-12127
Initial Advance: 4 Degrees BTDC
Distributor Advance:
Minimum Advance: 21 Degrees; Maximum Advance: 24 Degrees @ 3,000 RPM
Total Crankshaft Advance: Minimum 25 Degrees; Maximum: 28 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 20-24 Ounces
Contact Spacing: .014-.016"
Dwell Contact @ Idle:
Left: 50%
Right: 45-55%
Total: 78-85%
Distributor Advance Data:
Part #11A-12127
Vacuum Brake Released:
Distributor RPM: 200; 0-1 Degree
400: 6-1/2 to 8 Degrees
600: 10-1/2 to 12 Degrees
Vacuum Brake On:
Distributor RPM: 200
Distributor Degrees: 0-1.0
Vacuum: 0 Inches
Distributor RPM: 1,000
Distributor Degrees: 4.5-6.0
Vacuum: 1.6 Inches
Generator Specifications:
Generator #21A-10000
Watts: 220
Maximum Rate: 30 Amperes @ 1,060 RPM
Number of Brushes: 2
Field Resistance: @ 70 Degrees: 2.88 Ohms; @ 140 Degrees: 3.44 Ohms
Armature Resistance: @ 70 Degrees: 0.16 Ohms; @ 140 Degrees: 0.86 Ohms
Ford Regulator Specifications:
Part #01A-10505C
Type: Voltage & Current
Cut in Voltage:
Minimum: 6.1 Volts
Maximum: 6.3 Volts
Voltage Regulation @ 70 Degrees:
Minimum: 7.0 Volts
Maximum: 7.2 Volts
Amperage Regulation @ 70 Degrees:
Minimum: 30 Amperes
Maximum: 33 Amperes
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #18-11002
Normal Engine Cranking Speed: 100 RPM
Maximum Torque: 14 Ft Lbs. @ 550 Amperes
Teeth in Pinion: 10
Teeth in Ring Gear: 112
Amperage Idle: 45-60 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension: 20-22 Ounces
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: EE-1
Part #380076
Code: 2-21A
Repair Kit #RK-126
Fuel Level: 15/32"
Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 19/64"
Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Type: R
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturers:
Gasoline: King-Seeley
Temperature: King-Seeley
Oil Pressure: King-Seeley
Ammeter: King-Seeley
Popular Options:
Radio, Heater, Clock, Seat Covers, Sideview Mirror, Sport Light, Fog Lamps, Locking Gas Cap, Draft Deflectors, Vanity Mirror, Wheel Trim Rings, DeLuxe Hub Caps, Bumper Guards, White Sidewall Tires, Fender Skirts.
1940 Mercury Historical Data:
Total 1940 Mercury Production was 86,062
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