1949 MERCURY
Model Designations:
Series 9CM, offered only with the 110 Horsepower V-8 Engine
SERIES 9CM, WITH V-8 ENGINE
2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 72
Base Price: $1,979; Shipping Weight: 3,321 Pounds; Production Total: 120,616
4 Door Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 74
Base Price: $2,031; Shipping Weight: 3,386 Pounds: Production Total: 155,882
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 76
Base Price: $2,410; Shipping Weight: 3,591 Pounds; Production Total: 16,765
2 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Model 79
Base Price: $2,716; Shipping Weight: 3,626 Pounds; Production Total: 8,044
1949 MERCURY
General Specifications
110 Horsepower V-8 Engine:
Wheelbase: 118 Inches
Engine Type: L-Head, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 3-3/16" x 4"
Engine Displacement: 255.4 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.80 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 32.50
Horsepower: 110 @ 3,600 RPM
Maximum Torque: 200 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 57 PSI
Carburetor: Holley Model 885FFC, 2 Barrel .
Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, 24 Front, 24 Rear
Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, H-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030;
Point Gap: .015
Distributor Cam Angle: 28 degrees
Firing Order: 1R, 1L, 4R, 4L, 2L, 3R, 3L, 2R or 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Ignition Timing: Mark & Location: Grooved Timing Mark in Crankshaft Pulley
Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .012, Exhaust .014
Cylinder Head Torque: 50-60 Ft. Lbs.
Valve Specifications:
V-8 Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .012; Exhaust .014
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .015; Exhaust: .015
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 10 Degrees Before Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 10 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 .0015-.0035;
Exhaust .0015-.0035
Piston & Ring Data:
V-8 Engine
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .0215;
Top of Skirt, Inch: .001"-.002"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 12
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring:
Lower Ring: .010"
Upper Ring: .007"
Oil Ring: .010
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015-.003
Oil Control Ring: .0015-.003
Engine Bearing Data:
V-8 Engine
Camshaft End Play: .003
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.1390 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.003 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:
V-8 Horsepower Engine
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 22 Quarts
With Heater: 23 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 19-1/2 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 10W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 80, Winter 80
Rear Axle: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 90EP
Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator #8BA-10000B
Generator Output: 36 Amperes @ 1,700 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 30 Ounces
Regulator Part #8M-10505A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.3 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 8 Amperes
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 34 Amperes
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #7RA-11001
Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 6 Volts, @ 3,000 RPM
Torque Test: 700 Amperes, 3.5 Volts, 16 Ft. Lb. Torque
Distributor Specifications:
Part #7RA-12127C
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 28 Degrees
Breaker Point Gap: .014" to .016"
Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Vacuum Advance Data:
@ 500 RPM: 1-1/4 to 2-1/4 Degrees & .4" Vacuum
@ 1,000 RPM: 4-1/2 to 5-1/4 Degrees & 1.7" Vacuum
@ 1,400 RPM: 6-1/4 to 7-1/4 Degrees & 2.8 " Vacuum
@ 2,000 RPM: 7-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees & 3.7" Vacuum
Holley Carburetor Adjustments:
Idle Mixture: Turn each screw clockwise to lean the mixture and counter-clockwise to enrich the mixture. Initially, turn each screw in until it seats then back out 1 turn.
Idle Speed: Turn the stop screw in to increase speed and out to decrease speed. Use a tachometer, if available.
Choke Adjustment: Set at "Index" Mark
Pump Stroke:
Average Conditions: Center Hole
Hot Weather: Shortest Stroke
Cold Weather: Longest Stroke
Float Level: 1/2: from top of bowl
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Type: BX
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Brake Specifications:
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length, 24
Width, 2",
Thickness, .212"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .010"
Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Caster: - 1/4;
Camber: +3/8;
Toe-In; 3/32" to 5/32"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 23 to 24 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 5 Degrees @ 3/4 Camber
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
Dash Gauge Manufacturers:
Gasoline: King-Seeley
Temperature: King-Seeley
Oil Pressure: King-Seeley
Ammeter: King-Seeley
Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers: Series 89M: 899A-2005028
Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers: Series 9CM: 9CM-101
Popular Options:
Radio with Foot Control, Heater, Clock, Seat Covers, Sideview Mirror, Sport Light, Fog Lamps, Locking Gas Cap, Vanity Mirror, White Sidewall Tires, Foam Rubber Seat Cushions, Rear Fender Skirts.
1949 Mercury Historical Data:
Total production of 1949 Mercury's was 301,307.
Paint Colors & Codes:
Color PPG Code #
Biscay Blue 10474
Alberta Blue 10480
Alaska Blue Gray Poly 10445
Hati Beige 20446
Lima Tan Poly 20470
Dakota Gray 30478
Cairo Gray 30493
Baniff Green Poly 40531
Berwick Green Poly 40546
Royal Bronze Maroon Poly 50126
Midland Maroon Poly 50121
Tampico Red Poly 70245
Black 9200
Two Tones
Lima Tan Poly Upper & Hati Beige Lower
Baniff Green Poly Upper & Berwick Green Poly Lower
Promotional Model Cars:
Metal: 4 Door Sedan