1967 MERCURY COUGAR

Model Designations:

Mercury Cougar, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Cougar XR-7, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Cougar, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 91

Base Price: $2,851; Shipping Weight: 3,005 Pounds

Production Total: 116,260

2 Door GT Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 91

Base Price: $3,175; Shipping Weight: 3,000 Pounds

Production Total: 7,412

Mercury Cougar XR-7, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 93

Base Price: $3,081; Shipping Weight: 3,015 Pounds

Production Total: 27,221

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 111"

Tire Sizes: 7.35 X 14"

Engine Availability by Model:

V-8 289 Cubic Inches 200 H.P. Standard Engine

V-8 289 Cubic Inches 225 H.P. Optional Engine

V-8 390 Cubic Inches 320 H.P. Standard on GT. Optional on others

General Engine Specifications:

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

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 4.000" x 2.87"

Engine Displacement: 289 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.30:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.2

Horsepower: 200 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 282 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch, 225 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 4.000" x 2.87"

Engine Displacement: 289 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 10.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.2

Horsepower: 225 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 305 Ft. Lbs @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 390 Cubic Inch, 320 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 4.050" x 2.984"

Engine Displacement: 289 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 10.50:1

Taxable Horsepower: 52.49

Horsepower: 320 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 427 Ft. Lbs @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

8 Cylinder 289 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission & 2 Barrel Carburetor, without TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

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

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder 289 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission & 2 Barrel Carburetor, with TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: TDC

Engine Idle Speed:

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

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder 289 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission & 2 Barrel Carburetor, without TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

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

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder 289 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic & 2 Barrel Carburetor, with TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: TDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 555 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder 289 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission & 4 Barrel Carburetor, without TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder 289 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission & 4 Barrel Carburetor, with TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-32

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: TDC

Engine Idle Speed:

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

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder 289 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission & 4 Barrel Carburetor, without TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

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

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder 289 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission & 4 Barrel Carburetor, with TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: TDC

Engine Idle Speed:

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

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder 289 Cubic Inch High Performance Engine, without TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .020"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30-33 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 750 RPM, with A/C "On"

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder 289 Cubic Inch High Performance Engine, with TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-32

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .020"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30-33 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 750 RPM, with A/C "On"

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder 390 Cubic Inch Engine, without TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

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 TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

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

8 Cylinder, 390 Cubic Inch Engines, without TEEC:

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: 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 Engines, with TEEC:

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:

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:

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: 1-21/32"

Valve Spring Pressure: 165 Lbs @ 1.25"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .001"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3416"-.3423"

8 Cylinder 289 Cubic Inch High Performance Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .018" Hot

Exhaust: .018" Hot

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 245 Lbs @ 1.32"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .001"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3416"-.3423"

8 Cylinder 390 Cubic Inch Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .100"-.200"

Exhaust: .100"-.200"

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"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

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"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

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 289 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder 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: 16 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: 4-1/2 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 390 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder 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: 16 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:

8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission & 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Part #C7OF-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: 11 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cubic Inch, with AutomaticTransmission & 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Part #C7OF-B

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

8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission & 2 Barrel Carburetor, with TEECS:

Part #C7OF-D

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: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission & 2 Barrel Carburetor, with TEECS:

Part #C7OF-E

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: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cubic Inch, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Part #C7ZF-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 @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission & 4 Barrel Carburetor, with TEECS:

Part #C7ZF-C

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: 9 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission & 4 Barrel Carburetor, with TEECS:

Part #C7ZF-D

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: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cubic Inch High Performance Engine:

Part #C5OF-E

Breaker Point Gap: .020"

Cam Angle: 30-33 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 27 to 30 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 650 RPM

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission & 4 Barrel Carburetor without TEECS:

Part #C7AF-E

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: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission & 4 Barrel Carburetor without TEECS:

Part #C7SF-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 @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cubic Inch, with 4 Barrel Carburetor with TEECS:

Part #C7SF-B

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

8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch Engine:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 1.636"

Front Drum: 1.125"

Rear: .875"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

8 Cylinder, 390 Cubic Inch Engine:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 1.636"

Front Drum: 1.094"

Rear: .813"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power 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: + 1/4 Degree

Camber:

Left: + 1 Degree

Right: + 1 Degree

Toe-In: 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18-3/4 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Mercury Cougar Carburetor Adjustments:

Note: See 1967 Ford Motor Company Carburetors Database

Popular Options:

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1967 Mercury Cougar Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1967 Mercury line was on September 30, 1966.

Mercury Production for the 1967 model year was 359,765 including 150,893 Cougars.

1967 Mercury Cougar Colors & Codes:

A Onyx

B Turquoise

D Nordic Blue

E Cumberland Beige

F Tiffany Blue

I Lime Frost

K Caspian Blue

M Polar White

O Sea Foam Green

Q Glacier Blue

T Cardinal Red

V Cinnamon Frost

W Trafalgar Blue

X Burgundy

Y Inverness Green

Z Sage Gold

2 Palaside Turquoise

4 Sheffield Siver

6 Fawn

8 Jamaican Yellow

Promotional Models Available:

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