1961 MERCURY

1961 MERCURY

Full Sized Models

Model Designations:

Mercury Meteor 600, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Mercury Meteor 800, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Mercury Monterey, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Station Wagons, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Mercury Meteor 600, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58A

Factory Price: $2,587; Shipping Weight: 3,714 Pounds

Production Total: Not Available

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64A

Factory Price: $2,533; Shipping Weight: 3,647 Pounds

Production Total: Not Available

Total Meteor 600 Production: 18,117

Mercury Meteor 800, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54A

Factory Price: $2,765; Shipping Weight: 3,762 Pounds

Production Total: Not Available

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 62A

Factory Price: $2,711; Shipping Weight: 3,680 Pounds

Production Total: Not Available

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 75A

Factory Price: $2,837; Shipping Weight: 3,780 Pounds

Production Total: Not Available

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 65A

Factory Price: $2,772; Shipping Weight: 3,694 Pounds

Production Total: Not Available

Total Meteor 800 Production: 35,005

Mercury Monterey, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 75B

Factory Price: $2,941; Shipping Weight: 3,795 Pounds

Production Total: 9,252

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54A

Factory Price: $2,869; Shipping Weight: 3,777 Pounds

Production Total: 22,881

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

Factory Price: $2,876; Shipping Weight: 3,709 Pounds

Production Total: 10,942

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 76A

Factory Price: $3,126; Shipping Weight: 3,872 Pounds

Production Total: 7,053

Mercury Station Wagons, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Commuter Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #71A

Factory Price: $2,922; Shipping Weight: 4,115 Pounds

Production Total: 8,951

4 Door Colony Park Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 71B

Factory Price: $3,118; Shipping Weight: 4,131 Pounds

Production Total: 7,887

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 120"

Tire Sizes:

Convertible & Station Wagon: 8.00 X 14"

Others: 7.50 X 14"

Engine Availability by Model:

I-6 223 Cubic Inches 135 H.P. Stanndard on Meteor & Commuter Wagon

V-8 292 Cubic Inches 175 H.P. Standard on Monterey & Colony Park Wagon.Optional on all other models

V-8 352 Cubic Inches 280 H.P. Optional on all models

V-8 390 Cubic Inches 300 H.P. Optional on all models

V-8 390 Cubic Inches 330 H.P. Optional on Meteor

General Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 135 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 3-5/8" x 3-19/32"

Engine Displacement: 223 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.40:1

Taxable Horsepower: 31.54

Horsepower: 135 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 196 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 52-62 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 292 Cubic Inches, 175 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 3.75" x 3.30"

Engine Displacement: 292 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.80 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 45.00

Horsepower: 175 @ 4,200 RPM

Torque: 279 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-55 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 352 Cubic Inches, 220 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.50"

Engine Displacement: 352 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.90 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 220 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 336 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 52-62 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 390 Cubic Inches, 300 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.0468" x 3.781"

Engine Displacement: 390 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.60 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 52.96

Horsepower: 300 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 427 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 52-62 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 390 Cubic Inches, 330 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.0468" x 3.781"

Engine Displacement: 390 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.60 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 52.96

Horsepower: 330 @ 5,000 RPM

Torque: 427 Ft. Lbs @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 52-62 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

6 Cylinder 223 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug Type: Champion 860, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .025"

Distributor Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 145 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 PSI

6 Cylinder 223 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug Type: Champion 860, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .025"

Distributor Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 450 RPM in Drived

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 145 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder 292 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: 5 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 155 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder 292 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: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 450 RPM in Drive

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 155 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder, 352 & 390 Cubic Inch Engines, with Standard Transmission:

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: 5 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 160 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6PSI

8 Cylinder, 352 & 390 Cubic Inch Engines, with Automatic Transmission:

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: 450 RPM in Drive

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 160 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 223 Cubic Inch 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"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024"

Exhaust .0028"-.0042"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3398"-.3405"

8 Cylinder, 292 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, 352 Cu. In.:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .078"-.218"

Exhaust: .078"-.218"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face:

Intake: 29 Degrees

Exhaust: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 100 Lbs @ 1.82 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024";

Exhaust .0028"-.0042"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 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: 100 Lbs @ 1.82 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:

6 Cylinder 223 Cubic Inch Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2984"-2.2988"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0025"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4984"-2.4988"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0028"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder Engine, 292 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: .0005"-0024"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4984"-2.4988"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0032"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder Engine, 352 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0012"-.0030"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .015"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9752"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4380"-2.4388"

Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0028"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0031"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0017"-.0035"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .015"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9752"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4380"-2.4388"

Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0028"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0031"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 223 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 105-115 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 45-55 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 4-7 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.

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

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-90 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder, 292 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: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 80-90 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-90 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder, 352 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 80-90 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 32-35 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 12-18 Ft. Lbs.

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

Rocker Arm Cover: 10-12 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.

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

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-90 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder, 390 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 80-90 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 32-35 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 12-18 Ft. Lbs.

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

Rocker Arm Cover: 4-7 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.

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

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-90 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities-All Series:

With 6 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater: 16 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 16 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: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed Transmission: 3 Pints

Four Speed Transmission: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder 292 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 19 Quarts

With Heater: 20 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 20 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:

Three Speed Transmission: 3 Pints

Four Speed Transmission: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder 352 & 390 Cubic Inch Engines:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 19 Quarts

With Heater: 20 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 20 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*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed Transmission: 3-1/4 Pints

Four Speed Transmission: 4-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

8 Cylinder:

Part #FAR-11001A

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces

No Load Test: 80-110 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 5,200 RPM

Torque Test: 580 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 14.8 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 12.0-12.8 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 12.4-13.2 Volts

Voltage Regulation @ 75 Degrees: 14.6-15.4 Volts

Current Regulation: 33-37 Amperes

Distributor Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine with Standard Transmission:

Part #COAF-12127G

Rotation: Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .025"

Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance: None

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ .79" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 5.99" Vacuum

6 Cylinder Engine with Automatic Transmission:

Part #CIAF-12127D

Rotation: Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .025"

Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance: None

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 1.08" Vacuum

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 6.50" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 292 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, 352 Cu. In. Engine with Standard Transmission:

Part #COAF-12127E

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 @ 775 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 352 Cu. In. Engine with Automatic Transmission:

Part #COAF-12127D

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: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 352 Cu. In. Engine with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Part #CISF-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: 3 Degrees @ 650 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance: None

8 Cylinder, 390 Cu. In. Engine, Standard Engine:

Part #COAF-12127J

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 @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 9" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 17" 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: .008"-.012"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Spacer

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 17-24 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 8-12 Inch Lbs.

Brake Drum Diameter: 11.03"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-3/32"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: Zero Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 3/8 Degree

Right: + 3/8 Degree

Toe-In: 1/8" to 1/4"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 24-1/4 Degrees

Holley Carburetor Adjustments, 6 Cylinder:

Model #1904

1 Barrel

Idle Fuel Screw: 1-1/4 Turn

Throttle Return Dashpot: .075"

Dry Float Level: 13/64"

Wet Float Level: 11/16"

Pump Stroke:

Summer: Hole A

Winter: Hole B

Holley Carburetor Adjustments, 8 Cylinder, 390 Cubic Inch Engine:

Model #4160

4 Barrel

Idle Fuel Screw: 1 Turn

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

Carter AFB Carburetor Adjustments, 8 Cylinder:

Carburetor # AFB-2292S

Idle Screw Mixture Turns to Open: 1-1/2 to 2-1/2

Fast Idle Speed: 550 RPM

Throttle Return Dashpot: 7/16"

Float Level:

Primary: 3/16"

Secondary: 3/16"

Float Drop:

Primary: 23/32"

Secondary: 23/32"

Pump Travel Setting: 11/32"

Choke Unloader Setting: 1/8"

Choke Setting: Index

Ford Carburetor Adjustments, 8 Cylinder:

8 Cylinder, 292 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission:

2 Barrel

Part #C1AE-Y

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

Dry Float Levels: 29/64"

Wet Fuel Level: 29/32"

Fast Idle: 1,500 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Choke Plate Clearance: 1/8"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

8 Cylinder, 292 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission:

2 Barrel

Part #C1AE-Z

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: 1,700 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Choke Plate Clearance: 1/8"

Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Lean

8 Cylinder, 352 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission:

2 Barrel

Part #C1AE-AC

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

Dry Float Levels: 29/64"

Wet Fuel Level: 29/32"

Fast Idle: 1,500 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Choke Plate Clearance: 5/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

8 Cylinder, 352 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission:

2 Barrel

Part #C1AE-AD

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: 1,700 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Choke Plate Clearance: 5/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Lean

8 Cylinder, 390 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission:

4 Barrel

Part #C1AE-AG

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

Dry Float Levels: 21/32"

Wet Fuel Level: 29/32"

Fast Idle: 1,500 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Choke Plate Clearance: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Lean

8 Cylinder, 390 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission:

4 Barrel

Part #C1AE-AH

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

Dry Float Levels: 21/32"

Wet Fuel Level: 29/32"

Dashpot Setting: 5/64"

Fast Idle: 1,700 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Choke Plate Clearance: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Lean

Popular Options:

Push Button Radio; Rear Seat Speaker; Air Conditioning; Tinted Glass; Back-Up Lamps; Heavy Duty 70 Ampere Battery; Electric Clock; Tinted Glass; Fresh Air Heater & Defroster; 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, Overdrive on Meteor & Station Wagons; Various Trim & Engine/Transmission Options; and much more.

1961 Mercury Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1961 Mercury line was September 29, 1960.

Total Mercury Production for the1961 model year was 317,351 including 120,088 Full Size Mercurys.

1961 Mercury Colors &Codes:

A Presidential Black

C Turquoise Mist

D Blue Haze

E Saxon Green

F Sunburst Yellow

G Tawny Geige

H Empress Blue

J Signal Red

K Golden Bronze

L Gold Dust

M Sultana White

Q Sheffield Gray

R Columbia Blue Haze

S Green Frost

V Summer Rose

W Regency Turquoise

Promotional Models Available:

Plastic: Comet 2 Door Sedan; Monterrey 2 Door Hardtop; Monterrey Convertible.