1957 MERCURY
Model Designations:
Mercury Monterey
Mercury Montclair
Mercury Turnpike Cruiser
Mercury Station Wagon
MERCURY MONTEREY:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57A
Base Price: $2,763; Shipping Weight: 3,915 Pounds
Production Total: 22,475
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58A
Base Price: $2,645; Shipping Weight: 3,890 Pounds
Production Total: 53,839
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #63A
Base Price: $2,693; Shipping Weight: 3,870 Pounds
Production Total: 42,199
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64A
Base Price: $2,576; Shipping Weight: 3,875 Pounds
Production Total: 33,982
2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #76A
Base Price: $3,005; Shipping Weight: 4,035 Pounds
Production Total: 5,003
MERCURY MONTCLAIR:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57B
Base Price: $3,317; Shipping Weight: 3,925 Pounds
Production Total: 21,156
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58B
Base Price: $3,188; Shipping Weight: 3,905 Pounds
Production Total: 19,836
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #63B
Base Price: $3,236; Shipping Weight: 3,900 Pounds
Production Total: 30,111
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B
Base Price: $3,430; Shipping Weight: 4,010 Pounds
Production Total: 4,248
MERCURY TURNPIKE CRUISER:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #65A
Base Price: $3,758; Shipping Weight: 4,005 Pounds
Production Total: 7,291
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57A
Base Price: $3,849; Shipping Weight: 4,015 Pounds
Production Total: 8,305
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 76S
Base Price: $4,103; Shipping Weight: 4,100 Pounds
Production Total: 1,265
MERCURY STATION WAGONS:
2 Door Commuter Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #56A
Base Price: $2,903; Shipping Weight: 4,115 Pounds
Production Total: 4,885
2 Door Voyager Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #56B
Base Price: $3,403; Shipping Weight: 4,240 Pounds
Production Total: 2,283
4 Door Commuter Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #77A
Base Price: $2,973; Shipping Weight: 4,195 Pounds
Production Total: 11,990
4 Door Colony Park Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body #77B
Base Price: $3,677; Shipping Weight: 4,240 Pounds
Production Total: 7,386
4 Door Commuter Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #77C
Base Price: $3,070; Shipping Weight: 4,195 Pounds
Production Total: 5,752
4 Door Voyager Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #77D
Base Price: $3,403; Shipping Weight: 4,240 Pounds
Production Total: 3,716
1957 MERCURY
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 122"
Tire Sizes:
Convertibles & Station Wagon: 8.50 X 14"
All Others: 8.00 X 14"
General Engine Specifications:
V-8 Engine, 312 Cu. In.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 3.80" x 3.44"
Engine Displacement: 312 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 9.70 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 46.21
Horsepower: 255 @ 4,600 RPM
Maximum Torque: 340 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI
V-8 Engine, 368 Cu. In.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.66"
Engine Displacement: 368 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 10.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 290 @ 4,600 RPM
Maximum Torque: 405 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI
Tune Up Specifications:
312 Cubic Inch V-8:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug Type: Champion 860, 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: 6 Degrees BTDC on Damper
Engine Idle Speed: 425-440 RPM (In Drive on Automatic Transmission)
Cylinder Head Torque: 75 Ft. Lbs
Comprression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 160 PSI (Minimum)
368 Cubic Inch V-8:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug Type: Champion 860, 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: 8 Degrees BTDC on Damper
Engine Idle Speed: 425-440 RPM (In Drive on Automatic Transmission)
Cylinder Head Torque: 90 Ft. Lbs
Comprression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications:
V-8 Engine, 312 Cu. In.:
Running Clearance, Hot:
Intake .019
Exhaust .019
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 18 Degrees Before Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 10 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 145 Lbs @ 1.39 inches
Cam Lobe Lift:
Intake: .272"
Exhaust: .285"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0024"
Exhaust .0023"-.0027"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3416"-.3423"
Exhaust: .3403"-.3410"
V-8 Engine, 368 Cu. In.:
Running Clearance, Hot:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 18 Degrees Before Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 31 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 165 Lbs @ 1.38 inches
Cam Lobe Lift:
Intake: .261"
Exhaust: .261"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0024"
Exhaust .0023"-.0027"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3416"-.3423"
Exhaust: .3403"-.3410"
Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:
312 Cu. In. Engine:
Pistons Removed from Above
Fitting Pistons:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .012"
Oil: .015"
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.
368 Cu. In. Engine:
Pistons Removed from Above
Fitting Pistons:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6-12
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .013"
Oil: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.248"-2.249"
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: 125 Ft. Lbs.
Capacities:
V-8 Engine:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 19 Quarts
With Heater: 20 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure: 12-15 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints
Manual Transmission with Overdrive: 5 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 9-2/3 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator #B6A-10002H
Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,450 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 26-34 Ounces
Field Current @ 10 Volts: 1.5 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:
312 Cu. In. Engine:
Part # N/A
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
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5" Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 20" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 to 13 Degrees
368 Cu. In. Engine:
Part #N/A
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
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 300 RPM
Full Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5" Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 20" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7 to 9 Degrees
Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .004"-.009"
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; 3/16" to 5/16"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 25 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 7 Degrees @ 3/4 Camber
Carter AFB Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor #2441S; 2441SA
Float Level: 5/32"
Float Drop: 23/32"
Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1/2 to 1-1/2
Pump Stroke: 15/32"
Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .020"
Unloader Setting: .067"
Primary Throttle Shaft Dog:
Step 1: .015"
Step 2: .067"
Dashpott: 7/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich
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 4150
4 Barrel
Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4
Float Setting:
Primary: 13/16"
Secondary: 3/4"
Primary Fuel Bowl Vent: 1/16"
Dashpot Setting: .045"-.064"
Automatic Choke Setting: Adjust thermostat to mid-position mark.
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, Continental Kit.
1957 Mercury Historical Data:
Total production of 1957 Mercury's was 285,722.
Paint Colors & Codes:
Code Color
01 Tuedo Black
06 Classic White
09 Tahitian Green (Blue)
21 Regency Gray
22 Sherwood Green
23 Pacific Blue
24 Nantucket Blue
25 Fiesta Red
26 Brazilian Bronze
27 Pastel Peach
28 Desert Tan
29 Persimmon
30 Rosewood
31 Lexington Green
32 Sunset Orchid
05A Tyrolian Blue
18A Spring Valley Green
000 Sunglitter *
* Pace Car Color Only
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
None