1955 MERCURY
Model Designations:
Mercury Custom
Mercury Monterey
Mercury Montclair
MERCURY CUSTOM:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 60E
Base Price: $2,341; Shipping Weight: 3,480 Pounds
Production Total: 7,040
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70B
Base Price: $2,218; Shipping Weight: 3,395 Pounds
Production Total: 31,295
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73B
Base Price: $2,277; Shipping Weight: 3,450 Pounds
Production Total: 21,219
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #79B
Base Price: $2,686; Shipping Weight: 3,780 Pounds
Production Total: 13,134
MERCURY MONTEREY:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #60B
Base Price: $2,465; Shipping Weight: 3,510 Pounds
Production Total: 69,093
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73C
Base Price: $2,400; Shipping Weight: 3,500 Pounds
Production Total: 70,392
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #79C
Base Price: $2,844; Shipping Weight: 3,770 Pounds
Production Total: 11,968
MERCURY MONTCLAIR:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58A
Base Price: $2,685; Shipping Weight: 3,600 Pounds
Production Total: 20,624
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #64A
Base Price: $2,631; Shipping Weight: 3,490 Pounds
Production Total: 71,588
2 Door Sun Valley Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #64B
Base Price: $2,712; Shipping Weight: 3,560 Pounds
Production Total: 1,787
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B
Base Price: $2,712; Shipping Weight: 3,885 Pounds
Production Total: 10,668
1955 MERCURY
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Passenger Cars: 119"
Station Wagons: 118"
Tire Sizes:
Station Wagon: 7.60 X 15"
All Others: 7.10 X 15"
General Engine Specifications:
V-8 Engine, 188 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 3.75" x 3.30"
Engine Displacement: 292 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.60 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 45.00
Horsepower: 188 @ 4,400 RPM
Maximum Torque: 272 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,500 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
V-8 Engine, 198 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 3.75" x 3.30"
Engine Displacement: 292 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 45.00
Horsepower: 198 @ 4,400 RPM
Maximum Torque: 282 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,500 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Tune Up Specifications:
Ground Polarity: Positive
Voltage: 6 Volts
Spark Plug Type: Champion 870, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .034;
Point Gap: .015
Distributor Cam Angle: 26 to 28-1/2 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Ignition Timing:
Manual Transmission: 3 Degrees BTDC on Damper
Automatic Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC on Damper
Engine Idle Speed: 425-440 RPM (In Drive on Automatic Transmission)
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-75 Ft. Lbs
Comprression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 130 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications:
V-8 Engine:
Running Clearance, Hot:
Intake .019
Exhaust .019
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 12 Degrees Before Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 8 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 132 Lbs @ 1.50 inches
Cam Lobe Lift @ Zero Lash:
Intake: .377"
Exhaust: .375"
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: .001"-.003"
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:
Passenger Cars: 18 Gallons
Station Wagons: 19-1/2 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints
Manual Transmission with Overdrive: 5 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 10-1/4 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator #FBB-10002A
Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Positive
Generator Output: 50 Amperes @ 1,850 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 26-34 Ounces
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 2.5 to 2.8 Amperes
Regulator # FAJ-10505A
Cutout Relay
Voltage to Close Points: 6.3 Volts
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.6 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 50 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 #FEC-12127A
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: .19" @ 300 RPM
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 1.95 @ 2,000 RPM
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 14-1/4 to 15-1/2 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 4000
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, Fender Skirts, Two-Tone Paint.
1955 Mercury Historical Data:
Total production of 1955 Mercury's was 328,808.
Paint Colors & Codes:
Code Color
01 Tuedo Black
03 Biltmore Blue
04 Gulfstream Blue
05 Kingston Gray
07 Rockdale Gray
08 Forester Green
14 Springdale Green
15 Canyon Cordovan
16 Lime
17 Tropic Blue
18 Yukon Yellow
20 Arbor Green
22 Alaska White
24 Glen Lake Blue
26 Sea Isle Green
29 Carmen Red
31 Persimmon
203 Sunglaze
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Metal: 2 Door Hardtop