1960 MERCURY

Full Sized Models

Model Designations:

Mercury Monterey, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Montclair, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Park Lane, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Country Cruiser Station Wagons, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Monterey, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57A

Factory Price: $2,845; Shipping Weight: 4,061 Pounds

Production Total: 9,536

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58A

Factory Price: $2,730; Shipping Weight: 4,029 Pounds

Production Total: 49,594

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

Factory Price: $2,781; Shipping Weight: 3,984 Pounds

Production Total: 15,790

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 68A

Factory Price: $2,631; Shipping Weight: 3,952 Pounds

Production Total: 21,557

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 76A

Factory Price: $3,077; Shipping Weight: 4,161 Pounds

Production Total: 21,557

Mercury Montclair, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57B

Factory Price: $3,394; Shipping Weight: 4,330 Pounds

Production Total: 5,548

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58B

Factory Price: $3,280; Shipping Weight: 4,298 Pounds

Production Total: 8,510

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

Factory Price: $3,331; Shipping Weight: 4,253 Pounds

Production Total: 5,756

Mercury Park Lane, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57F

Factory Price: $3,858; Shipping Weight: 4,421 Pounds

Production Total: 5,788

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

Factory Price: $3,794; Shipping Weight: 4,344 Pounds

Production Total: 2,974

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

Factory Price: $4,018; Shipping Weight: 4,525 Pounds

Production Total: 1,525

Mercury Country Cruiser Station Wagons, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

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

Factory Price: $3,127; Shipping Weight: 4,303 Pounds

Production Total: 14,949

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

Factory Price: $3,837; Shipping Weight: 4,568 Pounds

Production Total: 7,411

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 126"

Tire Sizes:

Monterrey & Commuter: 8.00 X 14"

Montclair & Colony Park: 8.50 X 14"

Park Lane: 9.00 X 14"

Engine Availability by Model:

V-8 312 Cubic Inches 205 H.P. Standard on Monterey & Commuter

V-8 383 Cubic Inches 280 H.P. Optional Monterey & Commuter

V-8 430 Cubic Inches 310 H.P. Standard on Montclair, Park Lane & Colony Park.

General Engine Specifications:

V-8 Engine, 312 Cubic Inches, 205 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 3.800" x 3.440"

Engine Displacement: 312 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.90 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 46.21

Horsepower: 205 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 328 Ft. Lbs @ 2,100 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-55 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 383 Cubic Inches, 280 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.300" x 3.30"

Engine Displacement: 383 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 59.17

Horsepower: 280 @ 4,200 RPM

Torque: 405 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-55 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 430 Cubic Inches, 310 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.30" x 3.70"

Engine Displacement: 430 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.0 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 59.17

Horsepower: 310 @ 4,100 RPM

Torque: 460 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-55 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

8 Cylinder 312 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug Type: Champion F-14Y, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 3 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 175 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder 312 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug Type: Champion F-14Y, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 450 RPM in Neutral

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 175 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 383 & 430 Cubic Inch Engines:

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

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 500 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 450 RPM in Drive

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 190 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6 PSI

Valve Specifications:

8 Cylinder, 312 Cu. In. Engine:

Valve Lash, Hot:

Intake: .019"

Exhaust .019"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-3/4"

Valve Spring Pressure: 75 Lbs @ 1.78 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024";

Exhaust .0023"-.0037"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3403"-.3405"

8 Cylinder Engine, 383 Cu. In.:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .078"-.218"

Exhaust: .078"-.218"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face:: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 70 Lbs @ 1.83 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024";

Exhaust .0028"-.0042"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"

8 Cylinder Engine, 430 Cu. In.:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .078"-.218"

Exhaust: .078"-.218"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face:: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 70 Lbs @ 1.83 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024";

Exhaust .0028"-.0042"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

8 Cylinder Engine, 312 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1884"-2.1888"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0027"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4984"-2.4988"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0032"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"

8 Cylinder 383 & 430 Cubic Inches Engine, :

Piston Clearance: .0015"-.0021"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .015"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .975"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.599"-2.600"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.8994"-2.9002"

Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0029"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

8 Cylinder, 312 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-75 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 12-15 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 2 to 2-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 95-105 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 130-145 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder, 383 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 125-135 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 28 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 2 to 2-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 95-105 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 75-90 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder, 430 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 125-135 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 4-7 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 95-105 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 75-90 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities-All Series:

With 8 Cylinder 312 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 20 Quarts

With Heater: 21 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 21 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder 383 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 21 Quarts

With Heater: 22 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 22 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees (140 Degrees with Thermostat in Block)

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder 430 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 21 Quarts

With Heater: 22 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 22 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees (140 Degrees with Thermostat in Block)

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

8 Cylinder:

Part #FAY-11002A

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. Lbs.

Ford & Mercury Generator Specifications:

Generator: 30 Ampere

Field Current Draw @ 12 Volts: 1.2-1.8 Ampres

Field Ground Location: Internal

Brush Spring Tension: 32-40 Ounces

Maximum Charging Rate: 30 Amperes @ 2,525 Generator RPM

Regulator:

Cut-In Voltage 12.2-13.2 Volts

Voltage Regulation @ 75 Degrees: 14.6-15.4 Volts

Current Regulation: 28-32 Amperes

Generator: 35 Ampere

Field Current Draw @ 12 Volts: 1.2-1.8 Ampres

Field Ground Location: Internal

Brush Spring Tension: 32-40 Ounces

Maximum Charging Rate: 35 Amperes @ 2,670 Generator RPM

Regulator:

Cut-In Voltage 12.2-13.2 Volts

Voltage Regulation @ 75 Degrees: 14.6-15.4 Volts

Current Regulation: 33-37 Amperes

Generator: 40 Ampere

Field Current Draw @ 12 Volts: 1.2-1.8 Ampres

Field Ground Location: Internal

Brush Spring Tension: 32-40 Ounces

Maximum Charging Rate: 40 Amperes @ 2,650 Generator RPM

Regulator:

Cut-In Voltage 12.0-12.8 Volts

Voltage Regulation @ 75 Degrees: 14.6-15.4 Volts

Current Regulation: 38-42 Amperes

Distributor Specifications:

8 Cylinder, 312 Cu. In. Engine:

Part #COAF-12127A

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 800 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 7" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 383 Cu. In. Engine:

Part #COMF-12127

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 525 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 6" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 430 Cu. In. Engine:

Part #B9MF-12127B

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 6" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications-Passenger Cars, All Series:

Carrier Type: Removable

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method & Adjustment: Threaded adjusters 2-1/2 to 3 notches tight.

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .004"-.009"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Spacer

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 17-24 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 8-12 Inch Lbs.

Brake Drum Diameter: 11"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: - 3/4 Degree

Camber:

Left: + 3/8 Degree

Right: + 3/8 Degree

Toe-In: 1/16" to 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 17-1/2 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Holley Carburetor Adjustments, 8 Cylinder Engines:

Model #2300

2 Barrel

Idle Fuel Screw: 1 Turn

Throttle Return Dashpot: .045"

Float Level: Fuel level should be even with at bottom of sight plug hole.

Float Bowl Vent Valve: .060"

Choke Setting: Index

Pump Stroke:

Summer: Hole 1

Winter: Hole 2

Ford Carburetor Adjustments, 8 Cylinder:

8 Cylinder, 383 Cubic Inch Engine:

2 Barrel

Mixture Screws Turns Open: 1 to 1-1/2 Turns

Dry Float Levels: 29/64"

Wet Fuel Level: 29/32"

Dashpot Setting: 5/64"

Fast Idle: 1,800 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

8 Cylinder, 383 Cubic Inch Engine with Air Conditioning:

2 Barrel

Mixture Screws Turns Open: 1 to 1-1/2 Turns

Dry Float Levels: 1/2"

Wet Fuel Level: 29/32"

Dashpot Setting: 5/64"

Fast Idle: 1,800 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Popular Options:

Push Button Radio; Rear Seat Speaker; Air Conditioning; Tinted Glass; Back-Up Lamps; Heavy Duty 70 Ampere Battery; Electric Clock; Fresh Air Heater & Defroster; Recirculating Heater; Equa-Lock Differential; 4 Way Manual Seat; Padded Dash & Visors; Two-Tone Paint; Rocker Panel Molding; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Power Seat; Power Windows; Front Seat Belts; Automatic Transmission (Standard on Montclair, Park Lane & Colony Park); Third Seat for Station Wagons; Wheel Covers; White Sidewall Tires, and much more.

1960 Mercury Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1960 Mercury line was October 8, 1959.

Total Mercury Production for the1960 model year was 245,731 including 155,000 Full Size Mercurys.

1960 Mercury Colors &Codes:

A Tuxdeo Black

B Marine Blue

D Aztec Turquoise

E Cote D'azur Blue

F Inlet Blue

H Javelin Bronze

J Signal Red

M Sultana White

N Polynesian Beige

R Sun Haze Yellow

T Valley Green

U Mountain Rose

V Summer Rose

X Tucson Turquoise

Z Cloud Silver

Promotional Models Available:

Plastic: Comet 4 Door Sedan; Park Lane 2 Door Hardtop; Park Lane Convertible.

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