1954 MERCURY
Model Designations:
Mercury Custom
Mercury Monterey
MERCURY CUSTOM:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 60E
Base Price: $2,315; Shipping Weight: 3,485 Pounds
Production Total: 15,234
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70B
Base Price: $2,194; Shipping Weight: 3,435 Pounds
Production Total: 37,146
4 Door Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73B
Base Price: $2,251; Shipping Weight: 3,480 Pounds
Production Total: 32,687
MERCURY MONTEREY:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #60B
Base Price: $2,452; Shipping Weight: 3,520 Pounds
Production Total: 79,533
2 Door Sun Valley Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #60F
Base Price: $2,582; Shipping Weight: 3,535 Pounds
Production Total: 9,761
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73C
Base Price: $2,333; Shipping Weight: 3,515 Pounds
Production Total: 65,955
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B
Base Price: $2,610; Shipping Weight: 3,620 Pounds
Production Total: 7,293
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 79B
Base Price: $2,766; Shipping Weight: 3,735 Pounds
Production Total: 11,656
1954 MERCURY
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 118"
Tire Sizes:
Convertible & Station Wagon: 7.60 X 15"
All Others: 7.10 X 15"
General Engine Specifications:
V-8 Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 3.625" x 3.10"
Engine Displacement: 256 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 42.05
Horsepower: 161 @ 4,400 RPM
Maximum Torque: 238 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Tune Up Specifications:
Ground Polarity: Positive
Voltage: 6 Volts
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .031;
Point Gap: .015
Distributor Cam Angle: 26 to 28-1/2 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Ignition Timing: 3 Degrees BTDC on Pulley
Engine Idle Speed: 425-440 RPM (In Drive on Automatic Transmission)
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-75 Ft. Lbs
Comprression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications:
V-8 Engine:
Running Clearance, Hot:
Intake .019
Exhaust .019
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 8 Degrees Before Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 5 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 132 Lbs @ 1.50 inches
Cam Lobe Lift @ Zero Lash:
Intake: .350"
Exhaust: .350"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0024"
Exhaust .002"-.003"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3415"-.3425"
Exhaust: .3405"-.3415"
Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:
Pistons Removed from Above
Fitting Pistons:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil: .010"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.188"-2.189"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"
Rod End Play: .006"-.016"
Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.498"-2.199"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"
Thrust on Center Bearing
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"
Main Bolt Torque: 85 Ft. Lbs.
Capacities:
V-8 Engine:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 19 Quarts
With Heater: 20 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure: 12 to 15 PSI
Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints
Manual Transmission with Overdrive: 4-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 9-3/4 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator #B5C-10002A
Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Positive
Generator Output: 40 Amperes @ 1,750 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 2.5 to 2.8 Amperes
Regulator # B5A-10505C
Cutout Relay
Voltage to Close Points: 6.3 Volts
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.6 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 40 Amperes
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #FAC-11002G
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 6 Volts, @ 5,000 - 6,000 RPM
Torque Test: 700 Amperes, 3.5 Volts, 14 Ft. Lb. Torque
Distributor Specifications:
Part #FAE-12127C
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 26 to 28-1/2 Degrees
Breaker Point Gap: .015"
Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: .24" @ 500 RPM
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 1.52 @ 2,000 RPM
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 15-1/4 to 16-1/2 Degrees
Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.008"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Caster: - 3/4;
Camber: +3/8;
Toe-In; 3/32" to 5/32"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 25 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 7 Degrees @ 3/4 Camber
Holley Carburetor Adjustments:
Model 2140
4 Barrel
Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4
Float Setting, Closed: 1/4"
Dashpot Setting: .040"-.064"
Automatic Choke Setting: Line mark on cover with long mark on choke housing.
Popular Options:
Radio, Heater, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Seat, Power Windows, Sideview Mirror, Sport Light, Fog Lamps, Locking Gas Cap, Vanity Mirror, White Sidewall Tires, Overdrive, Automatic Transmission, Two-Tone Paint.
1954 Mercury Historical Data:
Total production of 1954 Mercury's was 259,305.
Paint Colors & Codes:
Code Color
01 India Black
02 Atlantic Blue
03 Lakeland Blue
04 Mohawk Maroon
05 Granby Gray
08 Country Club Tan
10 Bloomfield Green
11 Brentwood Brown
12 Glenoaks Green
15 Parklane Green
17 Bittersweet
18 Yosemite Yellow
21 Siren Red
22 Arctic White (Gray)
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Metal: 2 Door Hardtop