1972 MERCURY

1972 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: $3,793; Shipping Weight: 4,136 Pounds

Production Total: 19,012

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 46

Factory Price: $3,832; Shipping Weight: 4,086 Pounds

Production Total: 6,731

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 48

Factory Price: $3,896; Shipping Weight: 4,141 Pounds

Production Total: 1,416

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

Factory Price: $4,445; Shipping Weight: 4,539 Pounds

Production Total: 4,644

Mercury Monterey Custom, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54

Factory Price: $3,956; Shipping Weight: 4,225 Pounds

Production Total: 16,879

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 56

Factory Price: $4,035; Shipping Weight: 4,175 Pounds

Production Total: 5,910

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58

Factory Price: $4,103; Shipping Weight: 4,230 Pounds

Production Total: 1,583

Mercury Marquis, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 63

Factory Price: $4,493; Shipping Weight: 4,386 Pounds

Production Total: 14,122

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 68

Factory Price: $4,572; Shipping Weight: 4,336 Pounds

Production Total: 5,507

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 68

Factory Price: $4,637; Shipping Weight: 4,391 Pounds

Production Total: 1,583

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

Factory Price: $4,445; Shipping Weight: 4,539 Pounds

Production Total: 2,085

Mercury Marquis Brougham, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 62

Factory Price: $4,890; Shipping Weight: 4,436 Pounds

Production Total: 38,242

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 64

Factory Price: $4,969; Shipping Weight: 4,386 Pounds

Production Total: 20,064

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 67

Factory Price: $5,034; Shipping Weight: 4,441 Pounds

Production Total: 12,841

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Passenger Cars: 124"

Station Wagons: 121"

Tire Sizes:

H78 X 15"

Engine Availability by Model:

V-8 351 Cubic Inches 153 H.P. Standard on Monterey, except Custom Wagon

V-8 351 Cubic Inches 163 H.P. Optional on Monterey, except Custom Wagon

V-8 400 Cubic Inches 172 H.P. Standard on Monterey Custom & Marquis Wagons

V-8 429 Cubic Inches 208 H.P. Standard Marquis except Wagons

V-8 460 Cubic Inches 200 H.P. Optional Engine, Moneterey & Marquis

General Engine Specifications:

V-8 Engine, 351 Cubic Inches, 153 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.50"

Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.30 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 153 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 266 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 351 Cubic Inches, 163 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.50"

Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.60 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 163 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 277 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 400 Cubic Inches, 172 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 4.00"

Engine Displacement: 400 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.40 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 172 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 298 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 429 Cubic Inches, 208 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.360" x 3.590"

Engine Displacement: 429 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 60.80

Horsepower: 208 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 322 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inches, 200 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.360" x 3.850"

Engine Displacement: 460 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 60.80

Horsepower: 200 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 326 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-75 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

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

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

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

Idle CO%: 0.15%

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

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 575 RPM in Drive

Idle CO%: 0.15%

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM with A/C "On"; 700 RPM in Drive with throttle modulator energized

Idle CO%: 0.50

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine, California Cars:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM with A/C "On"; 625 RPM in Drive with throttle modulator energized

Idle CO%: 0.50

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC (California Vehicles: 6 Degrees BTDC)

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM; 625 RPM, with throttle modulator energized

Idle CO%

Automatic Transmission: 0.10%

8 Cylinder, 429 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM, with A/C "On"; 600 RPM with throttle solenoid energized

Idle CO%

Automatic Transmission: 0.02%

8 Cylinder, 460 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees

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

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

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Drive

Idle CO%

Automatic Transmission: 0.3%

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"

8 Cylinder Engine, 460 Cu. In. Engines:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .105"-.155"

Exhaust: .105"-.155"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 44.5 Degrees

Face: 45.5 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 229 Lbs @ 1.33 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0010"-.0027";

Exhaust .0010"-.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.

8 Cylinder Engine, 460 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0022"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.0400"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4992"-2.5000"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0028"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

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: 22-1/2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 21-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 16.6 Quarts

With Heater: 17.6 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 18.3 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 22-1/2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 21-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 12-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder 429 Cubic Inch Engines:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 17.8 Quarts

With Heater: 18.6 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 22-1/2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 21-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 12-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 460 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: 188 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 22-1/2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 21-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 12-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

351 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #D2AF-CA

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 #D2AF-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 #C2AF-EA:

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts

460 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #D2VF-AA:

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts @ 10,000 RPM

Torque Test: 700 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15.5 Ft. Lbs.

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 1972 Ford & Mercury Passenger Cars.

Part #D2AF-BA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 3 to 5 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

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

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2AF-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

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

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

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

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 5-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2AF-KA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1 to 3 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 7-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 8-1/2 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: 13 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2AF-PA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

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

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

Intermediate Advance: 8-1/2 to 11 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2AF-RA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 6-1/2 to 9 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2AF-SA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 6-1/2 to 9 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2MF-EA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

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

Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2MF-FA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

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

Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2SF-EA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

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

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

Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Part #D2AF-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

Intermediate Advance: 8-1/2 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: 10 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Part #D2ZF-AA

Centrifugal Advance:

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

Intermediate Advance: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 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: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

7 Degrees @ 20" 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 1972 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; Power Sun 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; Interval Windshield Wipers; DeLuxe Wheel Covers for Monterey; Rear Window Washer on Station Wagons; Trailer Towing Package; Cross-Country Ride Package; Various Trim Options; Various Engine Options, and Much More.

1972 Mercury Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1972 Mercury line was on September 24, 1971.

Total Mercury Production for the1972 model year was 441,963 including 170,811 Full Size Mercurys.

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

1972 Mercury Colors &Codes:

1-A Light Gray

2-B Bright Red

1-C Black

2-E Red

2-J Maroon

30-B Light Blue

3-D Medium Blue

3-F Competition Blue

3-H Dark Blue

3-J Bright Blue

3-K Blue Glamour

4-B Bright Green Gold

4-C Ivy Glamour

4-E Brignt Lime

4-F Medium Lime

4-P Medium Green

4-Q Dark Green

4-S Light Green

5-A Light Pewter

5-H Medium Brown

5-H Gingder

5-J Ginger Glamour

6-B Light Goldenrod

6-C Medium Bright Yellow

6-D Yellow

6-E Medium Bright Yellow

6-F Gold Glamour

6-J Gray Gold

9-A White

Promotional Models Available:

Mercury Comet 2 Door Sedan.