1956 MERCURY
Model Designations:
Mercury Medalist
Mercury Custom
Mercury Monterey
Mercury Montclair
MERCURY MEDALIST:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 77D
Base Price: $2,458; Shipping Weight: 3,530 Pounds
Production Total: 6,685
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 64E
Base Price: $2,389; Shipping Weight: 3,545 Pounds
Production Total: 11,892
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70C
Base Price: $2,254; Shipping Weight: 3,430 Pounds
Production Total: 20,582
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73D
Base Price: $2,313; Shipping Weight: 3,500 Pounds
Production Total: 6,653
MERCURY CUSTOM:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57C
Base Price: $2,555; Shipping Weight: 3,550 Pounds
Production Total: 12,187
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 64C
Base Price: $2,485; Shipping Weight: 3,560 Pounds
Production Total: 20,857
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70B
Base Price: $2,351; Shipping Weight: 3,505 Pounds
Production Total: 16,343
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73B
Base Price: $2,410; Shipping Weight: 3,520 Pounds
Production Total: 15,860
2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #76A
Base Price: $2,712; Shipping Weight: 3,665 Pounds
Production Total: 2,311
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #79B
Base Price: $2,819; Shipping Weight: 3,860 Pounds
Production Total: 9,292
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #79D
Base Price: $2,722; Shipping Weight: 3,790 Pounds
Production Total: 8,478
MERCURY MONTEREY:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57B
Base Price: $2,700; Shipping Weight: 3,800 Pounds
Production Total: 10,726
4 Door Hardtop Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58B
Base Price: $2,652; Shipping Weight: 3,550 Pounds
Production Total: 11,765
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #64C
Base Price: $2,630; Shipping Weight: 3,590 Pounds
Production Total: 42,863
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73C
Base Price: $2,555; Shipping Weight: 3,570 Pounds
Production Total: 26,735
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #79C
Base Price: $2,977; Shipping Weight: 3,885 Pounds
Production Total: 13,280
MERCURY MONTCLAIR:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57A
Base Price: $2,835; Shipping Weight: 3,640 Pounds
Production Total: 23,493
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58A
Base Price: $2,786; Shipping Weight: 3,610 Pounds
Production Total: 9,617
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #64A
Base Price: $2,765; Shipping Weight: 3,620 Pounds
Production Total: 50,562
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B
Base Price: $2,900; Shipping Weight: 3,725 Pounds
Production Total: 7,762
1956 MERCURY
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Passenger Cars: 119"
Station Wagons: 118"
Tire Sizes:
Convertibles & Station Wagon: 7.60 X 15"
All Others: 7.10 X 15"
General Engine Specifications:
V-8 Engine, 210 H.P., Manual Transmission:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 3.80" x 3.44"
Engine Displacement: 312 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 46.21
Horsepower: 210 @ 4,600 RPM
Maximum Torque: 312 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI
V-8 Engine, 215 H.P., Automatic Transmission:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 3.80" x 3.44"
Engine Displacement: 312 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.40 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 46.21
Horsepower: 215 @ 4,600 RPM
Maximum Torque: 317 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI
V-8 Engine, 225 H.P., Power Pack:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 3.80" x 3.44"
Engine Displacement: 312 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 9.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 46.21
Horsepower: 225 @ 4,600 RPM
Maximum Torque: 324 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI
Tune Up Specifications:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 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: 155 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: 145 Lbs @ 1.39 inches
Cam Lobe Lift:
Intake: .259"
Exhaust: .257"
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"-.017"
Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.623"-2.624"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"
Thrust on Center Bearing
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"
Main Bolt Torque: 100 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 #B6A-10002A
Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 1,500 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 26-34 Ounces
Field Current @ 10 Volts: 1.4 to 1.6 Amperes
Regulator # B6A-10505A
Cutout Relay
Voltage to Close Points: 12.4 Volts
Voltage Regulator Setting: 15.0 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #B6A-11002A
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces
No Load Test: 120 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 4,800 RPM
Torque Test: 550 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, 15.5 Ft. Lb. Torque
Distributor Specifications:
Part #B6A-12127D
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: .29" @ 400 RPM
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 2.19 @ 2,000 RPM
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13 to 14-1/2 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
Carter WCFB Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor #2404S-A
Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1/2 to 1-1/2
Float Level:
Primary: 1/16"
Secondary: 3/16"
Float Drop:
Primary: 9/16"
Secondary: 11/16"
Fast Idle: .030"
Unloader: 1/8"
Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich
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, Padded Dash, Two-Tone Paint.
1956 Mercury Historical Data:
Total production of 1956 Mercury's was 327,943.
Paint Colors & Codes:
Code Color
01 Tuedo Black
03 Delta Blue
04 Landerdale Blue
05 Niagara Blue
05A Tyrolian Blue
07 London Gray
08 Pinewood Green
14 Heath Green
15 Glamour Tan
17 Grove Green
18 Verona Green
18A Spring Valley Green
19 Saffron Yellow
20 Cambridge Green
21A Carousel Red
23 Classic White
31 Persimmon
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
None