1966 MERCURY COMET

1966 MERCURY COMET

Model Designations:

Mercury Comet 202, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Mercury Comet Capri, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Mercury Comet Caliente, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Mercury Comet Cyclone, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Comet Station Wagons, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Mercury Comet 202, 6 & 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 02

Factory Price: $2,263; Shipping Weight: 2,823 Pounds

Production Total: 20,440

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 01

Factory Price: $2,206; Shipping Weight: 2,779 Pounds

Production Total: 35,964

Mercury Comet Capri, 6 & 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 12

Factory Price: $2,378; Shipping Weight: 2,844 Pounds

Production Total: 15,635

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 13

Factory Price: $2,400; Shipping Weight: 2,876 Pounds

Production Total: 15,031

Mercury Comet Caliente, 6 & 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 22

Factory Price: $2,453; Shipping Weight: 2,846 Pounds

Production Total: 17,933

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 23

Factory Price: $2,475; Shipping Weight: 2,882 Pounds

Production Total: 25,862

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 25

Factory Price: $2,735; Shipping Weight: 3,143 Pounds

Production Total: 3,922

Note: 6 & 8 Cylinder Production Figures are combined for all series.

Mercury Comet Cyclone, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 27

Factory Price: $2,700; Shipping Weight: 3,074 Pounds

Production Total: 6,889

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 29

Factory Price: $2,961; Shipping Weight: 3,321 Pounds

Production Total: 1,305

2 Door GT Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 26

Factory Price: $3,152; Shipping Weight: 3,595 Pounds

Production Total: 2,158

2 Door GT Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 28

Factory Price: $2,891; Shipping Weight: 3,315 Pounds

Production Total: 13,812

Mercury Comet Station Wagon Series, 6 & 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Voyager Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 06

Factory Price: $2,553; Shipping Weight: 3,201 Pounds

Production Total: 7,595

4 Door Villager Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 16

Factory Price: $2,780; Shipping Weight: 3,244 Pounds

Production Total: 3,880

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Station Wagon: 113"

Passenger Cars: 116"

Tire Sizes:

Passenger Cars: 6.95 X 14"

Station Wagons: 7.75 X 14"

Engine Availability by Model:

I-6 200 Cubic Inches 120 H.P. Standard Engine, all models except Cyclone

V-8 289 Cubic Inches 200 H.P. Standard on Cyclone. Optional on other models

V-8 390 Cubic Inches 265 H.P. Standard on Cyclone GT.

V-8 390 Cubic Inches 275 H.P. Optional on Cyclone GT.

V-8 390 Cubic Inches 335 H.P. Optional on Cyclone GT

General Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 120 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 3.680" x 3.12"

Engine Displacement: 200 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.20:1

Taxable Horsepower: 32.50

Horsepower: 120 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 190 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch, 200 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 2.87"

Engine Displacement: 289 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.30:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 200 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 282 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 390 Cubic Inches, 265 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.0468" x 3.781"

Engine Displacement: 390 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 52.96

Horsepower: 265 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 401 Ft. Lbs @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 390 Cubic Inches, 275 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.0468" x 3.781"

Engine Displacement: 390 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 52.96

Horsepower: 275 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 405 Ft. Lbs @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 390 Cubic Inches, 335 H.P., GT:

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: 335 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 427 Ft. Lbs @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

6 Cylinder, 200 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission, without TES:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-82

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: 575 RPM, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

6 Cylinder, 200 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission, with TES:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-82

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .025"

Distributor Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: TDC

Engine Idle Speed: 625 RPM, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

6 Cylinder, 200 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission, without TES:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-82

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: 500 RPM, in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

6 Cylinder, 200 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission, with TES:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-82

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .025"

Distributor Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: TDC

Engine Idle Speed: 550 RPM, in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission, without TES:

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: 575 RPM, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission, with TES:

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: TDC

Engine Idle Speed: 625 RPM, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automtatic Transmission, without TES:

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: 475 RPM, in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automtatic Transmission, with TES:

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: TDC

Engine Idle Speed: 625 RPM, in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder, 390 Cubic Inch Engine, without TES:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-32

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: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 575 RPM, with A/C "On"

Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM, in Drive, with A/C "On"

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

8 Cylinder, 390 Cubic Inch Engine, with TES:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-32

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:

Standard Transmission: 625 RPM, with A/C "On"

Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM, in Drive, with A/C "On"

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

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engines, 200 Cubic Inch:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .067"-.200"

Exhaust: .066"-.216"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-19/32"

Valve Spring Pressure: 150 Lbs @ 1.22"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0008"-.0025"

Exhaust .001"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3100"-.3107"

Exhaust: .3098"-.3105"

8 Cylinder 289 Cubic Inch Standard Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: 3/4 Turns

Exhaust: 3/4 Turns

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 170 Lbs @ 1.39"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .002"-.0037"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3406"-.3413"

8 Cylinder 390 Cubic Inch Engine:

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: 245 Lbs @ 1.38"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024"

Exhaust .001"-.0024"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3711"-.3718"

8 Cylinder 390 Cubic Inch GT Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .050"-.200"

Exhaust: .050"-.200"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 255 Lbs @ 1.32"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024"

Exhaust .001"-.0024"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3711"-.3718"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

6 Cylinder Engines:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0020"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1232"-2.1240"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0024"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2482"-2.2490"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0022"

Thrust on Bearing: #5

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch Standard Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0018"-.0026"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1228"-2.1236"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2482"-2.2490"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder, 390 Cubic Inch Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0015"-.0023"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .975"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4380"-2.4388"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.010"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 70-75 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 13-18 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 30-35 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 19-24 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 60-70 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 85-100 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder 289 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-72 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 20-22 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 19-24 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 60-70 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

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

8 Cylinder 390 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 80-90 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 32-35 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 4-7 Ft. Lbs

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

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 19-24 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: 8-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 9-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 9-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 185 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 16 Gallons

Station Wagons: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4-1/2 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 2 Pints (With Overdrive: 3-1/2 Pints)

Four Speed: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 7-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 14 Quarts

With Heater: 15 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 15 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 188 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 16 Gallons

Station Wagons: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 2 Pints (With Overdrive: 3-1/2 Pints)

Four Speed: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 8-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder, 390 Cubic Inch Engine:

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: 188 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 16 Gallons

Station Wagons: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 2 Pints (With Overdrive: 3-1/2 Pints)

Four Speed: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 13 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

4-1/2" Diameter Motor:

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15.5 Ft. Lbs.

4" Diameter Motor:

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts

Torque Test: 460 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 9.0 Ft. Lbs.

Ford Alternator Specifications:

Alternator: 38 Ampere (Purple)

Current Rating: 38 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 14.1-14.9 Volts

Contact Gap: .017"-.022"

Armature Air Gap: .049"-.056"

Field Relay:

Armature Air Gap: .010-.018"

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

Alternator: 42 Ampere (Orange)

Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 14.1-14.9 Volts

Contact Gap: .017"-.022"

Armature Air Gap: .049"-.056"

Field Relay:

Armature Air Gap: .010"-.018"

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

Alternator: 45 Ampere (Black)

Current Rating: 45 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 14.1-14.9 Volts

Contact Gap: .017"-.022"

Armature Air Gap: .049"-.056"

Field Relay:

Armature Air Gap: .010"-.018"

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

Alternator: 55 Ampere (Red)

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 14.1-14.9 Volts

Contact Gap: .017"-.022"

Armature Air Gap: .049"-.056"

Field Relay:

Armature Air Gap: .010"-.018"

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

Alternator: 53 Ampere (Leece-Nev.)

Current Rating: 53 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Leece-Nev)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 14.1-14.9 Volts

Contact Gap: .018"-.020"

Armature Air Gap: .042"-.052"

Field Relay:

Armature Air Gap: .009"-.011"

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 1.6 to 2.6 Volts

Distributor Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine, 200 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission:

Part #C5DF-E

Breaker Point Gap: .025"

Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance: None

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ .44" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 3.80" Vacuum

6 Cylinder Engine, 200 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission, with TEECS:

Part #C6DF-C

Breaker Point Gap: .025"

Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 4" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

6 Cylinder Engine, 200 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission:

Part #C5DF-K

Breaker Point Gap: .025"

Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance: None

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ .79" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 3.80" Vacuum

6 Cylinder Engine, 200 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission, with TEECS:

Part #C6DF-E

Breaker Point Gap: .025"

Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission:

Part #C5AF-M

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 650 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 8" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Part #C5GF-A

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 550 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 8" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission, with TEECS:

Part #C5AF-J

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 7 Degrees @ 650 RPM

Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 7" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum

Part #C6ZF-A

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 475 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission:

Part #C5AF-N

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: 11 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission, with TEECS:

Part #C6AF-S

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum

Part #C6ZF-B

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 4 Degrees @ 650 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 13" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission, without TEECS:

Part #C6AF-A

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degrees @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 8" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Part #C6AF-C

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission, with TEECS:

Part #C6AF-K

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 8" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission, without TEECS:

Part #C6AF-B

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 625 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 13" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission, with TEECS:

Part #C6AF-T

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 475 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 18" Vacuum

Part #C6AF-D

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 6" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 18" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cubic Inch, with TEECS:

Part #C6AF-L

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 6" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

8 Cylinder GT Engine, 390 Cubic Inch:

Part #C6OF-J

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degrees @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars, All Series

6 Cylinder & 289 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Passenger Cars:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Drum: 1.125"

Rear: .906"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Drum Brakes: 1"

8 Cylinder, with 390 Cubic Inch Engine:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Drum: 1.094"

Rear: .875"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Drum Brakes: 1"

Station Wagons:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Drum: 1.094"

Rear: .938"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Drum Brakes: 1"

Rear Axle, All Models:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .008"-.012"

Nominal Pinion Locating Shim: .017"

Method: Shims

Pinion Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: 17-27 Inch Pounds

With Used Bearings: 6-12 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .003"-.005"

Pinion Nut Torque: 175 Ft. Lbs.

Carrier Type: Removable

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .008"-.012"

Nominal Pinion Locating Shim:

With 7-3/4" or 8" Ring Gear: .022"

With 8-3/4" or 9" Ring Gear: .015"

Method: Shims

Pinion Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings:

With 7-3/4" or 8" Ring Gear: 17-32 Inch Pounds

With 8-3/4" or 9" Ring Gear: 22-32 Inch Pounds

With Used Bearings: 8-14 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .003"-.008"

Pinion Nut Torque: 175 Ft. Lbs.

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: Zero Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 1/4 Degree

Right: + 1/4 Degree

Toe-In: 1/4"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 17-3/4 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Mercury Comet Carburetor Specifications:

Note: See 1966 Ford Motor Company Carburetors Data Base

Popular Options:

AM Push Button Radio & Antenna; AM-FM Radio & Antenna; Fresh Air Heater & Defroster; Automatic Transmission; Power Windows; Tinted Glass; Air Conditioning; Heavy Duty Battery; Two Tone Paint; White Wall Tires; Wheel Covers; Windshield Washer; Back Up Lamps; Power Trunk Deck Release; Remote Control Outside Mirror; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Emergency Flasher; Electric Tailgate Window for Station Wagons; Luggage Rack for Station Wagons; Padded Dash & Instrument Panel; Tachometer; Rally Pac; Courtesy Light Group; Emergency Flasher; Engine & Transmission Options; and Much More.

1966 Mercury Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1966 Mercury line was on October 1, 1965.

Total Mercury Production for the1966 model year was 343,153 including 172,727 Comets.

1966 Mercury Comet Colors &Codes:

A Onyx

C Coventry Gran

F Tiffany Blue

H Sandstone

K Caspian Blue

M Polar White

P Bronze

R Olive Mist

T Cardinal Red

U Turquoise Frost

V Emberglo

X Burgundy

Y Blue Ice

2 Palaside Turquoise

4 Sheffield Siver

5 Ocean Turquoise

8 Jamaican Yellow

Promotional Models Available:

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