1959 MERCURY
Model Designations:
Mercury Monterey
Mercury Montclair
Mercury Park Lane
Mercury Country Cruiser Station Wagon
MERCURY MONTEREY:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57A
Base Price: $2,918; Shipping Weight: 4,065 Pounds
Production Total: 11,535
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58A
Base Price: $2,832; Shipping Weight: 4,140 Pounds
Production Total: 43,570
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #63A
Base Price: $2,854; Shipping Weight: 4,215 Pounds
Production Total: 17,232
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64A
Base Price: $2,768; Shipping Weight: 3,975 Pounds
Production Total: 12,694
2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #76A
Base Price: $3,150; Shipping Weight: 4,295 Pounds
Production Total: 4,426
MERCURY MONTCLAIR:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57B
Base Price: $3,437; Shipping Weight: 4,275 Pounds
Production Total: 6,713
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58B
Base Price: $3,208; Shipping Weight: 4,240 Pounds
Production Total: 9,514
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #63B
Base Price: $3,357; Shipping Weight: 4,150 Pounds
Production Total: 7,375
MERCURY PARK LANE:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57C
Base Price: $4,031; Shipping Weight: 4,445 Pounds
Production Total: 7,206
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #63C
Base Price: $3,955; Shipping Weight: 4,365 Pounds
Production Total: 4,060
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 76C
Base Price: $4,206; Shipping Weight: 4,575 Pounds
Production Total: 1,257
MERCURY COUNTRY CRUISER STATION WAGONS:
2 Door Commuter Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #56A
Base Price: $3,035; Shipping Weight: 4,400 Pounds
Production Total: 1,051
4 Door Commuter Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #77A
Base Price: $3,105; Shipping Weight: 4,485 Pounds
Production Total: 15,122
4 Door Colony Park Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #77B
Base Price: $3,932; Shipping Weight: 4,650 Pounds
Production Total: 5,959
4 Door Voyager Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #77D
Base Price: $3,793; Shipping Weight: 4,565 Pounds
Production Total: 2,496
1959 MERCURY
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Park Lane: 128"
Other Models: 126"
Tire Sizes:
Monterey: 8.00 X 14"
All Others: 8.50 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: 9.60 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 46.21
Horsepower: 210 @ 4,400 RPM
Maximum Torque: 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-50 PSI
V-8 Engine, 383 Cu. In.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.30" x 3.66"
Engine Displacement: 383 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 10.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 59.17
Horsepower: 322 @ 4,600 RPM
Maximum Torque: 420 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-50 PSI
V-8 Engine, 430 Cu. In.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.30" x 3.70"
Engine Displacement: 430 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 10.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 59.17
Horsepower: 345 @ 4,400 RPM
Maximum Torque: 480 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 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: 150 PSI (Minimum)
383 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:
Manual Transmission: 3 Degrees BTDC on Damper
Automatic Transmission: 6 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)
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: 6 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: .272"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0024"
Exhaust .0023"-.0037"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3416"-.3423"
Exhaust: .3400"-.3405"
V-8 Engine, 383 Cu. In.:
Running Clearance, Hot:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 22 Degrees Before Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 27 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 240 Lbs @ 1.43 inches
Cam Lobe Lift:
Intake: .2316"
Exhaust: .2316"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0024"
Exhaust .0028"-.0042"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3711"-.3718"
Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"
V-8 Engine, 430 Cu. In.:
Running Clearance, Hot:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 22 Degrees Before Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 27 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 240 Lbs @ 1.43 inches
Cam Lobe Lift:
Intake: .2316"
Exhaust: .2316"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0024"
Exhaust .0028"-.0042"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3711"-.3718"
Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"
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 Cu. In. Engines:
Pistons Removed from Above
Fitting Pistons:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5
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: .006"-.016"
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.
430 Cu. In. Engines:
Pistons Removed from Above
Fitting Pistons:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5
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: .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:
Pressure System: 20 Quarts
3 Stage Pressure System: 21 Quarts
With Heater:
Pressure System: 21 Quarts
3 Stage Pressure System: 22 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure: 12-15 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Monterey: 10 Quarts
Montclair: 11 Quarts
Park Lane: 12 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 @ 2,525 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 32-40 Ounces
Field Current @ 5 Volts: 1.45 to 1.50 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: 32-40 Ounces
Field Current @ 5 Volts: 1.25 to 1.30 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 @ 2,500 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 32-40 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:
312 Cu. In. Engine:
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
383 Cu. In. Engine:
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
430 Cu. In. Engine:
Part # N/A
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces
No Load Test: 85 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 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 @ 350 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6-1/2" Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 20" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees
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 @ 350 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6-1/2" Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 20" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees
Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications:
Monterey & Montclair:
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"
Park Lane:
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: .656"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Caster: - 3/4;
Camber: +3/8;
Toe-In: 1/16" to 3/16"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 25 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 7 Degrees @ 3/4 Camber
Holley Carburetor Adjustments:
312 Cu. In. Engine:
Model: N/A
2 Barrel
Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2
Float Setting: 11/16"
Dashpot Setting: .045"-.064"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Ford Carburetor Adjustments:
Manual Transmission:
2 Barrel
Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2
Float Setting: 29/64"
Primary Fuel Bowl Vent: None
Dashpot Setting: None
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Automatic Transmission:
2 Barrel
Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2
Float Setting: 29/64"
Primary Fuel Bowl Vent: None
Dashpot Setting: .060"-.090"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
4 Barrel
Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2
Float Setting:
Primary: 29/64"
Secondary: 29/64"
Primary Fuel Bowl Vent: None
Dashpot Setting: .067"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Popular Options:
Radio with Electric Antenna, Push Button Radio, Signal Seeking 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, 3rd Seat for Station Wagons, Power Tailgate Window for Station Wagons, Tinted Glass, Two-Tone Paint, Power Lubricator, Wheel Covers, Dual Exhausts.
1959 Mercury Historical Data:
Total production of 1959 Mercury's was 150,030.
Paint Colors & Codes:
Code Color
01 Tuedo Black
07 Marble White
08 Glacier White
16 Sagebrush Green
17 Sherwood Green
27 Satellite Blue
28 Blue Ice
45 Canton Red
55 Silver Sheen
56 Charcoal
66 Autumn Smoke
75 Madeira Yellow
83 Bermuda Sand
84 Silver Beige
88 Twilight Turquoise
92 Golden Beige
97 Neptune Turquoise
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Plastic: Park Lane 2 Door Hardtop & Parkland Convertible