1973 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: $3,372; Shipping Weight: 3,396 Pounds
Production Total: 21,069
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 92
Base Price: $3,726; Shipping Weight: 3,524 Pounds
Production Total: 1,284
Mercury Cougar XR-7, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 93
Base Price: $3,679; Shipping Weight: 3,416 Pounds
Production Total: 35,110
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 94
Base Price: $3,903; Shipping Weight: 3,530 Pounds
Production Total: 3,165
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 112.1"
Tire Sizes: E78 X 14"
Engine Availability by Model:
V-8 351 Cubic Inches 168 H.P. Standard Engine
V-8 351 Cubic Inches 264 H.P. Optional Engine (CJ Option)
General Engine Specifications:
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch, 168 H.P. Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 4.000" x 3.50"
Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.2
Horsepower: 164 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 276 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-85 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch, 262 H.P. Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 4.000" x 3.50"
Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.60:1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.2
Horsepower: 262 @ 5,400 RPM
Torque: 299 Ft. Lbs @ 3,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-85 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch, 264 H.P. Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 4.000" x 3.50"
Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.2
Horsepower: 264 @ 5,400 RPM
Torque: 314 Ft. Lbs @ 3,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Tune Up Specifications - All Series:
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor, Windsor Engine:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 24-30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 625 RPM in Drive
Idle CO:
Automatic Transmission: 0.5%
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor, Cleveland Engine:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 24-30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 625 RPM in Drive
Idle CO:
Automatic Transmission: 0.5%
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap:
Standard Transmission: .020"
Automatic Transmission: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle:
Standard Transmission: 32-35 Degrees
Automatic Transmission: 24-30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition Timing:
Standard Transmission: 16 Degrees BTDC
Automatic Transmission: 18 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 900 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM in Drive
Idle CO:
Standard Transmission: 0.6%
Automatic Transmission: 0.5%
Valve Specifications:
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine:
Valve Lash:
Intake: .106"-.156"
Exhaust: .106"-.156"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-25/32"
Valve Spring Pressure: 210 Lbs @ 1.34"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0027"
Exhaust .0015"-.0032"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3416"-.3423"
Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Valve Lash:
Intake: .100"-.150"
Exhaust: .100"-.150"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-53/64"
Valve Spring Pressure: 210 Lbs @ 1.42"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0027"
Exhaust .0015"-.0032"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3416"-.3423"
Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Valve Lash:
Intake: .100"-.150"
Exhaust: .100"-.150"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-53/64"
Valve Spring Pressure: 285 Lbs @ 1.32"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0027"
Exhaust .0015"-.0032"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3416"-.3423"
Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"
Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Piston Clearance: .0018"-.0026"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.3103"-2.3111"
Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"
Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0022"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.3103"-2.3111"
Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.74922"
Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0026"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.010"
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor::
Piston Clearance: .0034"-.0042"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.3103"-2.3110"
Bearing Clearance: .0011"-.0026"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"
Bearing Clearance: .0011"-.0028"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.010"
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch High Performance Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor::
Piston Clearance: .0034"-.0042"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.3103"-2.3111"
Bearing Clearance: .0011"-.0026"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"
Bearing Clearance: .0011"-.0028"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.010"
Engine Tightening Specifications:
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engines:
Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 105-112 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 23-25 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 18-24 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Studs: 17-23 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: 100-130 Ft. Lbs.
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engines:
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: 12-22 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Studs: 17-23 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts:
1/2" Bolts: 95-105 Ft. Lbs.
3/8" Bolts: 35-45 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-90 Ft. Lbs.
Capacities-All Series:
With 351 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 14-3/4 Quarts
With Heater: 15-3/4 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 15-3/4 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 19-1/2 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Four Speed: 4 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
With 2 Barrel Carburetor: 11 Quarts
With 4 Barrel Carburetor:
10-1/4" Converter: 10-3/4 Quarts
Others: 12-3/4 Quarts
Rear Axle: 5 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
Starting Motor Specifications:
351 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:
Part #D2AF-CA
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts
Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.
Part #D2AF-DA
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts
Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.
Ford Alternator Specifications:
Note: Not all alternators shown are available on the Cougar.
Purple, 38 Ampere Alternator:
Current Rating: 38 Amperes @ 15 Volts
Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Voltage Regulator #D3TZ-A
Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts
Field Relay:
Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts
Orange, 42 Ampere Alternator:
Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts
Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Voltage Regulator #D3TZ-A
Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts
Field Relay:
Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts
Red, 55 Ampere Alternator:
Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts
Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Voltage Regulator #D3TZ-A
Field Relay:
Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts
Green, 61 Ampere Alternator:
Current Rating: 61 Amperes @ 15 Volts
Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Voltage Regulator #D3TZ-A
Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts
Field Relay:
Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts
Green, 70 Ampere Alternator:
Current Rating: 70 Amperes @ 15 Volts
Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Voltage Regulator #D3TZ-A
Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts
Field Relay:
Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts
Distributor Specifications:
Note: Not all distributors shown are available on the Cougar
Part #D3AF-AA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1-1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 10 to 12-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 16-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3AF-BA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1-1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 7-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 8-1/2 to 11 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 14-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3MF-BA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 10 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3MF-DA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1-1/2 to 4 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 7-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 9 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 10-1/2 Degrees @ 2,200 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3MF-OA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 7 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 10-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3OF-AA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1-1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7 to 9 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 8 to 10-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3OF-BA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1-1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 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: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3OF-DA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3OF-EA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3OF-FA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1 to 3 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 8 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3OF-GA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1 to 3 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3OF-HA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 2 to 4-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3OF-JA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 2 to 4-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3OF-LA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1-1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 8 to 10-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3OF-PA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 2 to 4-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3OF-RA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 7-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 10-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3SF-BA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1/2 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 8 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 10 to 12 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3UF-GA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 2 to 4-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Maximum Retard: 4 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3VF-CA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 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
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3ZF-CA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6-1/2 to 9 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3ZF-GA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 2-1/4 to 4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 7-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars, All Series
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Engines:
Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front Disc: 2.380"
Front Drum: 1.125"
Rear: .875"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: .9375"
Drum Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1"
Rear Axle, All Models:
Carrier Type: Removable
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .008"-.012"
Nominal Pinion Locating Shim: .015" (With 8" Ring Gear: .022")
Pinion Bearing Preload:
With New Bearings:
With Seal: 17-27 Inch Pounds
With Used Bearings:
With Seal: 8-14 Inch Pounds
Differential Bearing Preload:
With New Bearings: .008"-.012"
With Used Bearings: .005"-.008"
Pinion Nut Torque:
With Collapsible Spacer: 170 Ft. Lbs.
With Solid Spacer: 200 Ft. Lbs.
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
All Models:
Caster: Zero Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 1/2 Degree
Right: + 1/2 Degree
Toe-In: 1/4"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 17.72 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Mercury Cougar Carburetor Adjustments:
Note: See 1973 Ford Motor Company Carburetors Database
Popular Options:
Air Conditioning; Electric Clock; AM Radio; AM-FM Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio; Stereo-Sonic Tape System; Tinted Glass; Heavy Duty Battery; Rear Bumper Guards; Two Tone Paint; Power Windows; Interval Wipers; Hood Lock Pins; Remote Left Side Racing Mirror; Power Sun Roof; Sport Console; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Power Disc Brakes; Courtesy Light Group; Speed Control; Tilt Steering Wheel; Deluxe Wheel Covers; Wire Wheel Covers; Front Bumper Guards; Visual Check Panel; Styled Steel Wheels; Space Saver Spare Tire; Power Transfer Axle; Engine & Transmission Options, and much more.
1973 Mercury Cougar Historical Data:
Introduction date of the 1973 Mercury line was on September 22, 1972.
Mercury Production for the 1973 model year was 556,907 including 60,628 Cougars.
1973 Mercury Colors &Codes:
1-C Black
1-G Silver
2-B Bright Red
2-C Red
2-L Bright Red
3-B Light Blue
3-D Medium Blue
3-K Silver Blue Glamour
3-M Silver Blamour
3-N Light Grabber Blue
3-P Light Grabber Blue
3-Q Pastel Blue
4-B Green Gold
4-C Ivy Glamour
4-N Medium Aqua
4-P Medium Green
4-Q Dark Green
4-S Light Green
5-A Light Pewter
5-H Ginger
5-J Ginger Glamour
5-L Tan
5-M Medium Copper
5-T Saddle Bronze
6-B Light Goldenrod
6-C Medium Goldenrod
6-D Yellow
6-E Medium Bright Yellow
6-F Gold Glamour
6-L Medium Gold
9-A White
9-C Special White
Promotional Models Available:
None
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