1971 MERCURY

1971 MERCURY

Full Sized Models

Model Designations:

Mercury Monterey, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Monterey Custom, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Marquis, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Marquis Brougham, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Monterey, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 44

Factory Price: $3,423; Shipping Weight: 4,028 Pounds

Production Total: 22,744

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 47

Factory Price: $3,465; Shipping Weight: 3,958 Pounds

Production Total: 9,009

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 48

Factory Price: $3,523; Shipping Weight: 4,024 Pounds

Production Total: 2,483

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 & 9 Passenger, Body # 72

Factory Price: $4,283; Shipping Weight: 4,384 Pounds

Production Total: 4,160

Mercury Monterey Custom, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54

Factory Price: $3,958; Shipping Weight: 4,105 Pounds

Production Total: 12,411

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 56

Factory Price: $4,141; Shipping Weight: 4,028 Pounds

Production Total: 4,508

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58

Factory Price: $4,113; Shipping Weight: 4,104 Pounds

Production Total: 1,397

Mercury Marquis, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 40

Factory Price: $4,474; Shipping Weight: 4,311 Pounds

Production Total: 16,030

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 41

Factory Price: $4,557; Shipping Weight: 4,240 Pounds

Production Total: 7,726

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 42

Factory Price: $4,624; Shipping Weight: 4,306 Pounds

Production Total: 5,491

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 & 9 Passenger, Body # 74

Factory Price: $4,547; Shipping Weight: 4,411 Pounds

Production Total: 2,158

4 Door Colony Park Station Wagon, 6 & 9 Passenger, Body # 76

Factory Price: $4,805; Shipping Weight: 4,471 Pounds

Production Total: 20,004

Mercury Marquis Brougham, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 63

Factory Price: $4,880; Shipping Weight: 4,354 Pounds

Production Total: 25,790

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 66

Factory Price: $4,963; Shipping Weight: 4,271 Pounds

Production Total: 14,570

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 68

Factory Price: $5,033; Shipping Weight: 4,341 Pounds

Production Total: 13,781

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Passenger Cars: 124"

Station Wagons: 121"

Tire Sizes:

Monterey: G78 X 15"

Marquis & Station Wagons: H78 X 15"

Engine Availability by Model:

V-8 351 Cubic Inches 240 H.P. Standard on Monterey

V-8 400 Cubic Inches 260 H.P. Standard on Monterey Custom

V-8 429 Cubic Inches 320 H.P. Standard Marquis

V-8 429 Cubic Inches 360 H.P. Optional Engine

General Engine Specifications:

V-8 Engine, 351 Cubic Inches, 240 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.50"

Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 240 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 350 Ft. Lbs @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 400 Cubic Inches, 260 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 4.00"

Engine Displacement: 400 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 260 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 400 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 429 Cubic Inches, 320 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.360" x 3.590"

Engine Displacement: 429 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 60.80

Horsepower: 320 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 460 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 429 Cubic Inches, 360 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.360" x 3.590"

Engine Displacement: 429 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 60.80

Horsepower: 360 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 480 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine, without Air Conditioning:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .021"

Distributor Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 500 RPM; 700 RPM, with throttle modulator energized.

Automatic Transmission: 575 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Air Fuel Ratio:

Standard Transmission: 13.5 to 1

Automatic Transmission: 13.9 to 1

Idle CO%

Standard Transmission: 1.1%

Automatic Transmission: 0.5%

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine, with Air Conditioning:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .021"

Distributor Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 500 RPM; 700 RPM, with throttle modulator energized.

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive with throttle modulator energize ;

500 RPM with A/C "On"

Air Fuel Ratio:

Standard Transmission: 13.5 to 1

Automatic Transmission: 13.9 to 1

Idle CO%

Standard Transmission: 1.1%

Automatic Transmission: 0.5%

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .021"

Distributor Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 500 RPM; 775 RPM, with throttle modulator energized.

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive with throttle modulator energized

500 RPM with A/C "On"

Air Fuel Ratio:

Standard Transmission: 14.3 to 1

Automatic Transmission: 14.4 to 1

Idle CO%

Standard Transmission: 0.2%

Automatic Transmission: 0.2%

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .021"

Distributor Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC (California Vehicles: 6 Degrees BTDC)

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM; 500 RPM, with throttle modulator energized

Air Fuel Ratio:

Automatic Transmission: 14.5 to 1

Idle CO%

Automatic Transmission: 0.7%

8 Cylinder, 429 Cubic Inch Engines, with 2 Barrel Carburetor, without Air Conditioning:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .021"

Distributor Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 590 RPM, with A/C "On"

Air Fuel Ratio:

Standard Transmission: 14.5 to 1

Automatic Transmission: 14.5 to 1

Idle CO%

Automatic Transmission: 0.2%

8 Cylinder, 429 Cubic Inch Engines, with 2 Barrel Carburetor, with Air Conditioning:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .021"

Distributor Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; 600 RPM with throttle modulator energized

Air Fuel Ratio:

Standard Transmission: 14.5 to 1

Automatic Transmission: 14.5 to 1

Idle CO%

Automatic Transmission: 0.2%

8 Cylinder, 429 Cubic Inch Engines, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .021"

Distributor Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

Air Fuel Ratio:

Standard Transmission: 14.5 to 1

Automatic Transmission: 14.5 to 1

Idle CO%

Standard Transmission: 0.2%

Automatic Transmission: 0.2%

Valve Specifications:

8 Cylinder, 351 Cu. In. Windsor Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .100"-.200"

Exhaust: .100"-.200"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-25/32"

Valve Spring Pressure: 83 Lbs @ 1.79 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .001"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder, 351 Cu. In. Cleveland Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .100"-.200"

Exhaust: .100"-.200"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-25/32"

Valve Spring Pressure: 80 Lbs @ 1.82 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cu. In.:

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: 80 Lbs @ 1.82 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder Engine, 429 Cu. In.:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .155"

Exhaust: .155"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face:: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-51/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 80 Lbs @ 1.81 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027";

Exhaust .001"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3416"-.3423"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

Cylinder Windsor Engine, 351 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0018"-.0026"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.3103"-2.3110"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Bearing Clearance: .0013"-.0025"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder Cleveland Engine, 351 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0022"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.3103"-2.3110"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"

Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0026"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0022"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .975"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.3103"-2.3111"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0026"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.010"

8 Cylinder Engine, 429 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0022"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.041"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4992"-2.5000"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 95-100 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 23-25 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 18-24 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 3 to 5 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, 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 95-100 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold:

5/16" Bolts: 21-25 Ft. Lbs.

3/8" Bolts: 27-33 Ft. Lbs

1/4" Bolts: 6-9 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 12-16 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 18-25 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 3-5 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, 429 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 130-140 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 28-33 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 65-75 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 5-6 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:

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engines:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 15-1/4 Quarts

With Heater: 16-1/4 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 16-1/4 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 23 Gallons

Station Wagons: 22 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 16-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 17-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 18-1/4 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 23 Gallons

Station Wagons: 22 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 12-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder 429 Cubic Inch Engines:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 18 Quarts

With Heater: 19 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 18-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 23 Gallons

Station Wagons: 22 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 12-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

351 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #D0AF-B, C

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts

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

400 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #D1AF-AA:

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts

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

429 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #C9AF-A:

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts

Ford Alternator Specifications:

Alternator #C0ZF-10300-B, 38 Ampere:

Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.4 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Alternator #D0AF-10300-C, 42 Ampere:

Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Alternator #D0AF-10300-F, 42 Ampere:

Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Alternator #D0AF-10300-G, 42 Ampere:

Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Alternator #D0AF-10300-E, 55 Ampere:

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Alternator #D0AF-10300-H, 55 Ampere:

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Alternator #D0ZF-10300-A, 55 Ampere:

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.6-15.1 Volts

Contact Gap: .018"-.020"

Armature Air Gap: .042"-.052"

Field Relay:

Armature Air Gap: .011"-.018"

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 6.2 to 7.2 Volts

Alternator #D0ZF-10300-C, 55 Ampere:

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.6-15.1 Volts

Contact Gap: .018"-.020"

Armature Air Gap: .042"-.052"

Field Relay:

Armature Air Gap: .011"-.018"

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 6.2 to 7.2 Volts

Alternator #D0SF-10300-A, 55 Ampere:

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.6-15.1 Volts

Contact Gap: .018"-.020"

Armature Air Gap: .042"-.052"

Field Relay:

Armature Air Gap: .011"-.018"

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 6.2 to 7.2 Volts

Alternator #D1ZF-10300-AA, 55 Ampere:

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Alternator #D1AF-10300-AA, 61 Ampere:

Current Rating: 61 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Alternator #D1AF-10300-AB, 65 Ampere:

Current Rating: 65 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Alternator #D0AF-10300-A, 65 Ampere:

Current Rating: 65 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Alternator #C5TF-10300-K, 65 Ampere:

Current Rating: 65 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (L-N)

Distributor Specifications:

Note: Distributors listed below apply to all models of 1971 Ford & Mercury Passenger Cars.

Part #C8AF-B

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 1-3/4 to 3-3/4 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2-3/4 to 5 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-3/4 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 9 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #C8VF-C

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2-1/4 to 4-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D1AF-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 1 to 3-1/4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 8 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D1AF-GA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/4 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 9-3/4 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 7 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D1AF-HA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4-3/4 to 7 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 9-1/2 to 11-3/4 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D1AF-KB

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 5-1/4 to 8 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 9-3/4 to 11-3/4 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 14-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D1AF-LB

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 1-1/4 to 4-1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 7-3/4 to 9-3/4 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 11-1/2 to 13-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 16-1/4 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 9 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D1MF-FA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2-1/4 to 4-1/4 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 8 to 10-1/4 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D1OF-GA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 3-1/4 to 5-1/4 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 8-1/4 to 10-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D0AF-AE

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 5-1/4 to 8 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 7-1/4 to 9-1/4 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 10-3/4 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 2-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D0AF-Y

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-3/4 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 8 to 10 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D0OF-U

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 1-1/4 to 3-1/4 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 5-1/4 to 7-1/4 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 8-1/4 to 10-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 12-3/4 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars, All Series

Brake Drum Diameter: 11.03"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.755"

Front Drum: 1.125"

Rear: .938"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

Brake Specifications, Station Wagons, All Series

Brake Drum Diameter: 11.03"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.755"

Front Drum: 1.094"

Rear: .938"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

Rear Axle, All Models:

Carrier Type: Removable

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

Nominal Pinion Locating Shim: .020"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings with Seal: 15-35 Inch Pounds

With New Bearings without Seal: 12-1/2 to 32-1/2 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .005"-.008"

Pinion Nut Torque: 200 Ft. Lbs.

Carrier Type: Integral

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

Nominal Pinion Locating Shim: .030"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings with Seal: 15-35 Inch Pounds

With New Bearings without Seal: 12-1/2 to 32-1/2 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .005"-.008"

Pinion Nut Torque: 200 Ft. Lbs.

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: +1 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 1/2 Degree

Right: + 1/2 Degree

Toe-In: 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 19-1/8 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Mercury Carburetor Adjustments:

Note: See 1971 Ford Motor Company Carburetor Database:

Popular Options:

Air Conditioning; Air Conditioning with Automatic Temperature Control; Heavy Duty Cooling Package; Rear Window Defogger; Rear Window Defroster; Tinted Glass; Cornering Lamps; Automatic Level Control; Luggage Carrier with Air Deflector for Station Wagons; Metallic Paint; Power Antenna; AM Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio; AM Radio with Stereo Tape System; Dual Rear Seat Speakers;Power Front Disc Brakes; Power Windows; Power Door Locks; 6-Way Power Seats; Remote Trunk Release; Power Steering on Monterey; Vinyl Roof; Deluxe Seat & Shoulder Belts; Center Facing 3rd Seat for Station Wagons; Reclining Passenger Seat; Twin Comfort Lounge Seats; Vinyl Interior Trim for Monterey; Fender Skirts for Monterey & Monterey Custom; Speed Control; Tilt Steering Wheel; Luxury Wheel Covers for Monterey; Rear Window Washer on Station Wagons; Trailer Towing Package; Automatic Transmission for Base Monterey Sedan & Hardtop; Various Trim Options; Various Engine & Transmission Options, and Much More.

1971 Mercury Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1971 Mercury line was on September 18, 1970.

Total Mercury Production for the1971 model year was 365,310 including 165,352 Full Size Mercurys.

In addition, 17,300 Capri's were imported from Germany.

1971 Mercury Colors &Codes:

A History Onyx Black

B Maroon

C Dark Green

D Competition Yellow

E Medium Yellow Gold

F Medium Blue

H Light Green

I Bright Lime Green

J Competition Blue

M Knight White

N Pastel Blue

P Medium Ivy Green

Q Medium Blue

S Gray Gold

T Red

U Competition Gold

V Light Pewter

W Yellow

Y Dark Blue

Z Competition Green

1 Competition Orange

2 Bright Yellow

3 Bright Red

5 Medium Brown

6 Bright Blue

7 Maroon

8 Light Gold

9 Pastel Yellow

49 Ivy Bronze

79 Ginger Bronze

Montego "Spoiler"

A Black

B Dark Blue

G Bright Yellow

Promotional Models Available:

Mercury Comet 2 Door Sedan.