1965 MERCURY

1965 MERCURY

Full Sized Models

Model Designations:

Mercury Monterey, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Montclair, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Park Lane, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Station Wagons, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Monterey, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 44

Factory Price: $2,782; Shipping Weight: 3,853 Pounds

Production Total: 23,363

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 43

Factory Price: $2,711; Shipping Weight: 3,788 Pounds

Production Total: 5,775

2 Door Hardtop Fastback, 6 Passenger, Body # 47

Factory Price: $2,843; Shipping Weight: 3,823 Pounds

Production Total: 16,857

4 Door Breezeway, 6 Passenger, Body # 42

Factory Price: $2,845; Shipping Weight: 3,898 Pounds

Production Total: 19,569

4 Door Hardtop Fastback, 6 Passenger, Body # 48

Factory Price: $2,918; Shipping Weight: 3,893 Pounds

Production Total: 10,047

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 45

Factory Price: $3,165; Shipping Weight: 3,928 Pounds

Production Total: 4,762

Mercury Montclair, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Breezeway, 6 Passenger, Body # 52

Factory Price: $3,074; Shipping Weight: 3,933 Pounds

Production Total: 18,924

4 Door Marauder Fastback, 6 Passenger, Body # 58

Factory Price: $3,145; Shipping Weight: 3,928 Pounds

Production Total: 16,977

2 Door Marauder Fastback Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 57

Factory Price: $3,072; Shipping Weight: 3,848 Pounds

Production Total: 9,645

Mercury Park Lane, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Breezeway, 6 Passenger, Body # 62

Factory Price: $3,301; Shipping Weight: 3,988 Pounds

Production Total: 8,335

4 Door Maurader Hardtop Fastback, 5 Passenger, Body # 68

Factory Price: $3,372; Shipping Weight: 3,983 Pounds

Production Total: 14,211

2 Door Maureder Fastback Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 67

Factory Price: $3,299; Shipping Weight: 3,908 Pounds

Production Total: 6,853

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65

Factory Price: $3,526; Shipping Weight: 4,013 Pounds

Production Total: 3,008

Mercury Station Wagons, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Commuter Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 72

Factory Price: $3,169; Shipping Weight: 4,178 Pounds

Production Total: 8,081

4 Door Colony Park Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 76

Factory Price: $3,364; Shipping Weight: 4,213 Pounds

Production Total: 15,294

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Passenger Cars: 123"

Station Wagons: 119"

Tire Sizes: 8.15 X 15"

Engine Availability by Model:

V-8 390 Cubic Inches 250 H.P. Standard on Monterey & Commuter

V-8 390 Cubic Inches 266 H.P. Standard on Montclair & Colony Park

V-8 390 Cubic Inches 300 H.P. Standard Park Lane. Optional on others.

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

V-8 427 Cubic Inches 425 H.P. Optional on all models

General Engine Specifications:

V-8 Engine, 390 Cubic Inches, 250 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.0468" x 3.781"

Engine Displacement: 390 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.40 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 52.96

Horsepower: 250 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 378 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 52-62 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 390 Cubic Inches, 266 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.0468" x 3.781"

Engine Displacement: 390 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.40 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 52.96

Horsepower: 266 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 378 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: 10.10 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: 10.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 52.96

Horsepower: 330 @ 5,000 RPM

Torque: 427 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-70 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 427 Cubic Inches, 425 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.2328" x 3.784"

Engine Displacement: 427 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 12.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 57.33

Horsepower: 425 @ 6,000 RPM

Torque: 480 Ft. Lbs @ 3,700 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-55 PSI

Carburetor: Two 4 Barrel Carburetors

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

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

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

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: 4 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 600 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 170-210 PSI

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 PSI

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

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

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: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM in Drive

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 170-210 PSI

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 427 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-32

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .020"

Dwell Angle:

Conventional Ignition: 30-33 Degrees

Transistorized Ignition: 22-24 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 750 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 160-200 PSI

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 PSI

Valve Specifications:

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cu. In.:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .050"-.150"

Exhaust: .050"-.150"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face:: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 80 Lbs @ 1.82 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024";

Exhaust .001"-.0024"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"

8 Cylinder High Performance Engine, 390 Cu. In.:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .025" Hot

Exhaust: .025" Hot

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face:: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 85 Lbs @ 1.82 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024";

Exhaust .001"-.0024"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"

8 Cylinder Engine, 427 Cu. In.:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .025" Hot

Exhaust: .025" Hot

Valve Angles:

Seat:

Intake: 30 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Face:

Intake: 29 Degrees

Exhaust: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 85 Lbs @ 1.82 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024";

Exhaust .002"-.0034"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3701"-.3708"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0015"-.0023"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9751"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4380"-2.4388"

Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0028"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"

Bearing Clearance:

#1 & 3: .0007"-.0031"

Others: .0005"-.0028"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.010"

8 Cylinder Engines, 427 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0042"-.0066"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9751"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4380"-2.4388"

Bearing Clearance: .0013"-.0032"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"

Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0031"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.010"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

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.

8 Cylinder, 427 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 100-110 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: 53-58 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 All 8 Cylinder Engines:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 20-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 20-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed Transmission: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

8 Cylinder, 390 & 427 with Standard Transmission.:

Part #C5AF-11001A

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 9,500 RPM

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 6.0 Volts, @ 15.5 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder, 390, & 427 withAutomatic Transmission.:

Part #C40F-11001A

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

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

Torque Test: 580 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 14.8 Ft. Lbs.

Ford Alternator Specifications:

Alternator: 30 Ampere

Current Rating: 30 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8-3.2 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator:

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 14.1-14.9 Volts

Contact Gap: .017"-.022"

Armature Air Gap: .049"-.056"

Field Relay:

Armature Air Gap: .015"-.022"

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2-1/2 to 4 Volts

Alternator: 42 Ampere

Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8-3.2 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator:

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 14.1-14.9 Volts

Contact Gap: .017"-.022"

Armature Air Gap: .049"-.056"

Field Relay:

Armature Air Gap: .015"-.025"

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2-1/2 to 4 Volts

Distributor Specifications:

8 Cylinder, 390 Cu. In. Engine with 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Part #C5MF-12127A

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 8" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 18" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 390 Cu. In. Engine with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Part #C5AF-12127C

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 8" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 4" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 427 Cu. In. Engine with Standard Ignition:

Part #C5AF-12127E

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .020"

Dwell Angle: 30-33 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 27-30 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 4 Degrees @ 650 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

8 Cylinder, 427 Cu. In. Engine with Transistorized Ignition:

Part #C5AF-12127F

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .020"

Dwell Angle: 22-24 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 22-24 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 4 Degrees @ 650 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

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: With new bearings and new synthetic inner seal and felt outer seal, 22- 32 Inch Pounds.

New bearings & new leather seal: 13-17 Inch Pounds

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: +1 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 1/2 Degree

Right: + 1/2 Degree

Toe-In: 5/32"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18.1 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Holley Carburetor Adjustments, 8 Cylinder, 427 Cubic Inch Engine:

Front Carburetor:

Model #4160

4 Barrel

Idle Fuel Screw: 1 to 1-1/2 Turn

Fast Idle Speed: 1,800 RPM

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

Rear Carburetor:

Model #4160

4 Barrel

Idle Fuel Screw: 1 to 1-1/2 Turn

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

Float Bowl Vent Valve: .060"

Pump Stroke:

Summer: Hole 1

Winter: Hole 2

Single Carburetor:

Model #4160

4 Barrel

Idle Fuel Screw: 1 to 1-1/2 Turn

Fast Idle Speed: 1,800 RPM

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, 390 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission:

2 Barrel

Part #C4MF-D

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

Dry Float Levels: 21/32"

Wet Fuel Level: 29/32"

Fast Idle: 1,300 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Choke Plate Clearance: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean

4 Barrel

Part #C3AF-BU

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

Dry Float Levels: 21/32"

Wet Fuel Level: 29/32"

Fast Idle: 1,300 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Choke Plate Clearance: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich

8 Cylinder, 390 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission:

2 Barrel

Part #C4MF-A

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

Dry Float Levels: 5/8"

Wet Fuel Level: 7/8"

Dashpot Setting: 5/64"

Fast Idle: 1,500 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Choke Plate Clearance: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Lean

2 Barrel

Part #C4MF-E

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: 1,500 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Choke Plate Clearance: 5/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean

4 Barrel

Part #C3AF-BV

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: 1,500 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Choke Plate Clearance: 5/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Popular Options:

AM Push Button Radio; AM-FM Pushbutton Radio; Rear Seat Speaker; Studio Sonic Rear Seat Speaker; Air Conditioning with Heater; Tinted Glass; Back-Up Lamps; ; Electric Clock; Tinted Glass; Fresh Air Heater & Defroster; Equa-Lock Differential; 4 Way Manual Seat; Padded Visors; Two-Tone Paint; Rocker Panel Molding; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Power Seat; Power Windows; Front Seat Belts; Tilt Stering Wheel; Speed Control; Remote Trunk Release; Courtesy Lights; Automatic Transmission; Third Seat for Station Wagons; Luggage Rack for Station Wagons; White Sidewall Tires; Windshield Washers; Wheel Covers; White Sidewall Tires, Outside Remote Control Rear View Mirror; Various Trim & Engine/Transmission Options; and much more.

1965 Mercury Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1965 Mercury line was October 1, 1964.

Total Mercury Production for the1965 model year was 346,723 including 181,671 Full Size Mercurys.

1965 Mercury Colors &Codes:

A Onyx

C Ivy Gold

D Silver Turquoise

F Tiffany Blue

H Midnight Blue

I Sandrift

J Carnival Red

K Pearl Gray

M Polar White

O Aquamarine

P Pecan Frost

R Olive Mist

T Fawn

X Burgundy

Y Blue Ice

5 Ocean Turquoise

7 Yellow Mist

8 Jamaican Yellow

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