1973 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: $3,961; Shipping Weight: 4,225 Pounds
Production Total: 16,622
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 46
Factory Price: $4,004; Shipping Weight: 4,167 Pounds
Production Total: 6,452
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 48
Factory Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: N/A Pounds
Production Total: 1
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 & 9 Passenger, Body # 72
Factory Price: $4,379; Shipping Weight: 4,673 Pounds
Production Total: 4,275
Mercury Monterey Custom, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54
Factory Price: $4,124; Shipping Weight: 4,295 Pounds
Production Total: 20,873
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 56
Factory Price: $4,207; Shipping Weight: 4,239 Pounds
Production Total: 6,962
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58
Factory Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: N/A Pounds
Production Total: 2
Mercury Marquis, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 62
Factory Price: $4,648; Shipping Weight: 4,547 Pounds
Production Total: 15,250
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 66
Factory Price: $4,727; Shipping Weight: 4,411 Pounds
Production Total: 5,973
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 68
Factory Price: $5,206; Shipping Weight: 4,565 Pounds
Production Total: 2,185
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 & 9 Passenger, Body # 74
Factory Price: $4,608; Shipping Weight: 4,695 Pounds
Production Total: 2,464
Mercury Marquis Brougham, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 62
Factory Price: $5,072; Shipping Weight: 4,547 Pounds
Production Total: 46,624
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 64
Factory Price: $5,151; Shipping Weight: 4,475 Pounds
Production Total: 22,770
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 67
Factory Price: $5,206; Shipping Weight: 4,565 Pounds
Production Total: 10,513
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 & 9 Passenger, Body # 76
Factory Price: $4,713; Shipping Weight: 4,730 Pounds
Production Total: 23,283
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Passenger Cars: 124"
Station Wagons: 121"
Tire Sizes:
Passenger Cars: HR78 X 15"
Station Wagons: JR78 X 15"
Engine Availability by Model:
V-8 351 Cubic Inches 157 H.P. Standard on Monterey, except Custom & Wagon
V-8 351 Cubic Inches 161 H.P. Optional on Monterey, except Custom & Wagon
V-8 400 Cubic Inches 167 H.P. Standard on Monterey Custom & Marquis Wagons
V-8 400 Cubic Inches 171 H.P. Standard on Monterey Custom & Marquis Wagons
V-8 429 Cubic Inches 198 H.P. Standard Marquis
V-8 429 Cubic Inches 202 H.P. Optional on Monterey
V-8 460 Cubic Inches 198 H.P. Optional Engine, Monterey & Marquis
V-8 460 Cubic Inches 202 H.P. Optional Engine, Monterey & Marquis
General Engine Specifications:
V-8 Engine, 351 Cubic Inches, 157 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.50"
Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 157 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 246 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-75 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
V-8 Engine, 351 Cubic Inches, 161 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.50"
Engine Displacement: 351 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 161 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 254 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-75 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
V-8 Engine, 400 Cubic Inches, 167 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 4.00"
Engine Displacement: 400 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 167 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 312 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-75 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
V-8 Engine, 400 Cubic Inches, 171 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 4.00"
Engine Displacement: 400 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 171 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 314 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-75 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
V-8 Engine, 429 Cubic Inches, 198 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.360" x 3.590"
Engine Displacement: 429 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 60.80
Horsepower: 198 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 320 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-65 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
V-8 Engine, 429 Cubic Inches, 202 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.360" x 3.590"
Engine Displacement: 429 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 60.80
Horsepower: 202 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 320 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-65 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inches, 198 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.360" x 3.850"
Engine Displacement: 460 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 60.80
Horsepower: 198 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 328 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-65 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inches, 202 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.360" x 3.850"
Engine Displacement: 460 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 60.80
Horsepower: 202 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 330 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-65 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Tune Up Specifications - All Series:
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine:
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: 600 RPM in Drive
Idle CO%: 0.5%
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: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM In Drive
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: 26-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-7-3-8
Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 625 RPM, in Drive
Idle CO%
Automatic Transmission: 0.50%
8 Cylinder, 429 Cubic Inch Engines:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
Idle CO%
Automatic Transmission: 0.5%
8 Cylinder, 460 Cubic Inch Engines:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive
Idle CO%
Automatic Transmission: 0.4%
Valve Specifications:
8 Cylinder, 351 Cu. In. 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: 79 Lbs @ 1.79 inches
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0027"
Exhaust .0015"-.0032"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3416"-.3423"
Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"
8 Cylinder, 351 Cu. In. Cleveland Engine:
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: 84 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"-.150"
Exhaust: .100"-.150"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-53/64"
Valve Spring Pressure: 84 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: .075"-.125"
Exhaust: .075"-.125"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face:: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13-16"
Valve Spring Pressure: 79 Lbs @ 1.78 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.:
Valve Lash:
Intake: .105"-.155"
Exhaust: .105"-.155"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face:: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"
Valve Spring Pressure: 79 Lbs @ 1.78 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:
8 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"
8 Cylinder Engine, 460 Cubic Inches:
Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0022"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.040"
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 Windsor Engine:
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 Stud Nut: 17-23 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: 100-130 Ft. Lbs.
8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine:
Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 95-105 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 Fulcrum Bolt to Cylinder Head: 18-25 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 3 to 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: 35-45Ft. 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: 17-25 Ft. Lbs
1/4" Bolts: 6-9 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 12-16 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Fulcrum Bolt to Cylinder Head: 18-25 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: 35-45Ft. 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 Fulcrum Bolt to Cylinder Head: 18-25 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, 460 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 Fulcrum Bolt to Cylinder Head: 18-25 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 Cleveland Engines:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 14-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 15-1/2 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 Gallons
Station Wagons: 21 Gallons
With Auxililary Tank: Add 8 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission: 10-1/4 Quarts
Rear Axle:
WER Axles: 4 Pints
Other Axles: 5 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engines:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 15-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 16-1/2 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 17 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 Gallons
Station Wagons: 21 Gallons
With Auxililary Tank: Add 8 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission: 10-1/4 Quarts
Rear Axle:
WER Axles: 4 Pints
Other Axles: 5 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 17 Quarts
With Heater: 18 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 18 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 Gallons
Station Wagons: 21 Gallons
With Auxililary Tank: Add 8 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission: 12-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle:
WER Axles: 4 Pints
Other Axles: 5 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder 429 Cubic Inch Engines:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 19-1/2 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 Gallons
Station Wagons: 21 Gallons
With Auxililary Tank: Add 8 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission: 12-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle:
WER Axles: 4 Pints
Other Axles: 5 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
With 460 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 19-1/2 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 Gallons
Station Wagons: 21 Gallons
With Auxililary Tank: Add 8 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission: 12-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle:
WER Axles: 4 Pints
Other Axles: 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 #D2AF-EA:
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts
Part #D4OF-AA, BA:
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts
460 Cubic Inch Engines:
Part #D4OF-AA, BA:
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts
Ford Alternator Specifications:
Orange ID Tag, 42 Ampere:
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 ID Tag, 55 Ampere:
Current Rating: 55 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 ID Tag, 61 Ampere:
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
Alternator, 70 Ampere:
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
Alternator, 90 Ampere:
Current Rating: 00 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: Distributors listed below apply to all models of 1973 Ford & Mercury Passenger Cars.
Part #D3AF-AA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1/2 Degrees @ 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 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Maximum Advance: 13 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3ZF-CA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3 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
Maximum Advance: 13 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3ZF-GA
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 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
Maximum Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3AF-BA
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: 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
Maximum Advance: 13 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3MF-GA
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
Maximum Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3MF-DA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 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 @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Maximum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3SF-BA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 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
Maximum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3VF-CA
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: 6 to 8 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Maximum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3MF-BA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 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
Maximum Advance: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3VF-AA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3 to 5 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Maximum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Part #D3VF-BA
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 0 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 10 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum
Maximum Advance: 7 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars:
Brake Drum Diameter: 11.03"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front Disc: 3.100"
Front Drum: 1.125"
Rear: 1"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1"
Drum Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1"
Brake Specifications, Station Wagons:
Brake Drum Diameter: 11.03"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front Disc: 3.100"
Front Drum: .0875"
Rear: .0875"
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: +2 Degrees
Camber:
Left: 0 Degrees
Right: 0 Degrees
Toe-In: 3/16"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 18-3/4 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Mercury Carburetor Adjustments:
Note: See 1973 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.
1973 Mercury Historical Data:
Introduction date of the 1973 Mercury line was on September 22, 1972.
Total Mercury Production for the1973 model year was 556,907 including 254,783 Full Size Mercurys.
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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