1958 MERCURY

Model Designations:

Mercury Medalist

Mercury Monterey

Mercury Montclair

Mercury Park Lane

Mercury Station Wagon

MERCURY MEDALIST:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58C

Base Price: $2,617; Shipping Weight: 3,875 Pounds

Production Total: 10,982

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64B

Base Price: $2,547; Shipping Weight: 3,790 Pounds

Production Total: 7,750

MERCURY MONTEREY:

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57A

Base Price: $2,840; Shipping Weight: 4,150 Pounds

Production Total: 6,909

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58A

Base Price: $2,721; Shipping Weight: 4,150 Pounds

Production Total: 28,892

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #63A

Base Price: $2,769; Shipping Weight: 4,075 Pounds

Production Total: 13,693

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64A

Base Price: $2,652; Shipping Weight: 4,080 Pounds

Production Total: 10,526

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #76A

Base Price: $3,081; Shipping Weight: 4,225 Pounds

Production Total: 2,292

MERCURY MONTCLAIR:

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57B

Base Price: $3,265; Shipping Weight: 4,165 Pounds

Production Total: 3,609

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58B

Base Price: $3,236; Shipping Weight: 4,555 Pounds

Production Total: 4,801

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #63B

Base Price: $3,284; Shipping Weight: 4,085 Pounds

Production Total: 5,012

2 Door Turnpike Cruiser, 6 Passenger, Body #65A

Base Price: $3,495; Shipping Weight: 4,150 Pounds

Production Total: 2,864

4 Door Turnpike Cruiser, 6 Passenger, Body #85A

Base Price: $3,597; Shipping Weight: 4,230 Pounds

Production Total: 3,543

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B

Base Price: $3,536; Shipping Weight: 4,295 Pounds

Production Total: 844

MERCURY PARK LANE:

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57C

Base Price: $3,944; Shipping Weight: 4,390 Pounds

Production Total: 5,241

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #65C

Base Price: $3,867; Shipping Weight: 4,280 Pounds

Production Total: 3,158

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 76C

Base Price: $4,118; Shipping Weight: 4,405 Pounds

Production Total: 853

MERCURY STATION WAGONS:

2 Door Commuter Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #56A

Base Price: $3,035; Shipping Weight: 4,400 Pounds

Production Total: 1,912

2 Door Voyager Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #56B

Base Price: $3,535; Shipping Weight: 4,435 Pounds

Production Total: 568

4 Door Commuter Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #77A

Base Price: $3,105; Shipping Weight: 4,485 Pounds

Production Total: 8,601

4 Door Colony Park Station Wagon, 6-9 Passenger, Body #77B

Base Price: $3,775; Shipping Weight: 4,605 Pounds

Production Total: 4,474

4 Door Commuter Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body #77C

Base Price: $3,201; Shipping Weight: 4,525 Pounds

Production Total: 4,227

4 Door Voyager Station Wagon, 6-9 Passenger, Body #77D

Base Price: $3,635; Shipping Weight: 4,580 Pounds

Production Total: 2,520

1958 MERCURY

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Park Lane: 125"

Other Models: 122"

Tire Sizes:

Park Lanes, 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: 235 @ 4,600 RPM

Maximum Torque: 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-50 PSI

V-8 Engine, 383 Cu. In., 312 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.30" x 3.66"

Engine Displacement: 383 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 59.17

Horsepower: 312 @ 4,600 RPM

Maximum Torque: 405 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,900 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI

V-8 Engine, 383 Cu. In., 330 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.30" x 3.66"

Engine Displacement: 383 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 59.17

Horsepower: 330 @ 4,800 RPM

Maximum Torque: 425 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-50 PSI

V-8 Engine, 430 Cu. In., 360 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.30" x 3.70"

Engine Displacement: 430 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 59.17

Horsepower: 360 @ 4,600 RPM

Maximum Torque: 480 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-50 PSI

Tune Up Specifications:

312 Cubic Inch V-8:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Champion F-14Y, 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: 450 RPM (In Drive on Automatic Transmission)

Cylinder Head Torque: 75 Ft. Lbs

Comprression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 160 PSI (Minimum)

383 & 430 Cubic Inch V-8:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Champion F-11Y, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .034;

Point Gap: .015

Distributor Cam Angle: 26 to 28-1/2 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC on Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 425-450 RPM (In Drive on Automatic Transmission)

Cylinder Head Torque: 105 Ft. Lbs

Comprression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 190 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: 161 Lbs @ 1.39 inches

Cam Lobe Lift:

Intake: .272"

Exhaust: .285"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.002"

Exhaust .0023"-.0037"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3403"-.3410"

V-8 Engine, 383 Cu. In.:

Running Clearance, Hot:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 30 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 34 Degrees Before Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 27 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 250 Lbs @ 1.43 inches

Cam Lobe Lift:

Intake: .2506"*

Exhaust: .2506"*

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024"

Exhaust .0028"-.0042"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"

* Camshaft Stamped "B" -- .2316"

V-8 Engine, 430 Cu. In.:

Running Clearance, Hot:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 30 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 27 Degrees Before Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 27 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 250 Lbs @ 1.43 inches

Cam Lobe Lift:

Intake: .2506"*

Exhaust: .2506"*

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024"

Exhaust .0028"-.0042"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"

* Camshaft Stamped "B" -- .2316"

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

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .012"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.188"-2.189"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0027"

Rod End Play: .006"-.016"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.6235"-2.6243"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0029"

Thrust on Center Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Main Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.

383 & 430 Cu. In. Engines:

Pistons Removed from Above

Fitting Pistons:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .015"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9752"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.5992"-2.600"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0026"

Rod End Play:

383 Engine: .006"-.016"

430 Engine: .005"-.015"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.8994"-2.9002"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0029"

Thrust on Center Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Main Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities:

V-8 Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 20-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 21-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 12-15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 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: 9-2/3 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

Generator & Regulator Specifications:

Manual Transmission:

Generator N/A

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 # N/A

Cutout Relay

Voltage to Close Points: 12.4 Volts

Voltage Regulator Setting: 15.0 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Automatic Transmission:

Generator N/A

Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,670 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 26-34 Ounces

Field Current @ 10 Volts: 1.5 to 1.6 Amperes

Regulator # N/A

Cutout Relay

Voltage to Close Points: 12.8 Volts

Voltage Regulator Setting: 15.0 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes

With Air Conditioning:

Generator N/A

Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 40 Amperes @ 2,390 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 26-34 Ounces

Field Current @ 10 Volts: 1.5 to 1.6 Amperes

Regulator # N/A

Cutout Relay

Voltage to Close Points: 12.4 Volts

Voltage Regulator Setting: 15.0 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 40 Amperes

Starting Motor Specifications:

Part # N/A

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces

No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 4,500 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: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 9-1/2" Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 18" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees

383 & 430 Cu. In. Engines:

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: 1 Degree @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6" Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 20" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11-1/2 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: 31/32"

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

Holley Carburetor Adjustments:

383 Cu. In. Engine:

Model 4150-C

4 Barrel

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2

Float Setting:

Primary: 3/4"

Secondary: 3/4"

Primary Fuel Bowl Vent: 1/16"

Dashpot Setting: .067"

Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich

430 Cu. In. Engine:

Model 4150-C

4 Barrel

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2

Float Setting:

Primary: 11/16"

Secondary: 9/16"

Primary Fuel Bowl Vent: 1/16"

Dashpot Setting: .067"

Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich

Ford Carburetor Adjustments:

4 Barrel

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4

Float Setting:

Primary: .450"

Secondary: .450"

Primary Fuel Bowl Vent: None

Dashpot Setting: .067"

Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich

Popular Options:

Radio with Electric Antenna, Push Button Radio, Rear Seat Speaker, Heater & Defroster, Heater & Defroster with Climate Control, Air Conditioning, Clock, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, 4 Way Power Seat, Seat-O-Matic, Padded Dash, Windshield Washer, Speed Monitor, Tinted Glass, Two-Tone Paint, Power Lubricator, Wheel Covers, Dual Exhausts.

1958 Mercury Historical Data:

Total production of 1958 Mercury's was 133,271.

Paint Colors & Codes:

Code Color

01 Tuedo Black

07 Marble White

15 Parisian Green

16 Emerald

17 Holly Green

30 Vineyard Blue

31 Jamaican Blue

45 Flamingo Red

55 Silver Sheen

57 Oxford Gray

66 Autumn Beige

75 Mayfair Yellow

87 Shadow Rose

92 Golden Dust

97 Twilight Turquoise

99 Burgundy

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

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