1977 MERCURY COUGAR

1977 MERCURY COUGAR

Model Designations:

Mercury Cougar, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Cougar Brougham, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Cougar Villager, 8 Cyilinder

Mercury Cougar XR-7, 8 Cylinder

Mercury Cougar, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65D

Factory Price: $4,700; Shipping Weight: 3,811 Pounds

Production Total: 15,910

4 Door Pillard Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53D

Factory Price: $4,832; Shipping Weight: 3,893 Pounds

Production Total: 15,256

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #71D

Factory Price: $5,104; Shipping Weight: 4,434 Pounds

Production Total: 4,951

Mercury Cougar Brougham, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65K

Factory Price: $4,990; Shipping Weight: 3,852 Pounds

Production Total: 8,392

4 Door Pillard Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53K

Factory Price: $5,230; Shipping Weight: 3,946 Pounds

Production Total: 16,946

Mercury Cougar Villager, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #71K

Factory Price: $5,263; Shipping Weight: 4,482 Pounds

Production Total: 8,569

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

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65L

Base Price: $5,274; Shipping Weight: 3,809 Pounds

Production Total: 124,799

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 114"

Tire Sizes:

Standard: HR78 X 14"

Optional: JR 78 X 14"

XR-7: JR78 X 15"

Optional XR-7: HR70 X 15"

Rear Axle Ratios: 2.50:1; 2.75:1

Engine Availability by Model:

V-8 302 Cubic Inches 130 H.P. Standard Engine, except Wagons

V-8 351 Cubic Inches 149 H.P. Optional Engine, except Wagons

V-8 351 Cubic Inches 161 H.P. Standard Engine Wagons

V-8 400 Cubic Inches 173 H.P. Optional Engine

General Engine Specifications:

8 Cylinder, 302 Cubic Inch, 130 H.P. Engine

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.00"

Engine Displacement: 302 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.40:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 130 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 243 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch, 149 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: 8.30:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.2

Horsepower: 149 @ 3,200 RPM

Torque: 291 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch, 161 H.P. Engine (49 State):

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: 161 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 285 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-75 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch, 161 H.P. Engine (California):

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: 161 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 286 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-75 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch, 173 H.P. Engine (49 State):

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 4.00"

Engine Displacement: 400 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 173 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 326 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-75 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch, 168 H.P. Engine (California):

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 4.00"

Engine Displacement: 400 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 168 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 323 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-75 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine, except California & High Altitude:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug Gap: .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 2 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; 600 RPM in Drive with A/C on.

Fast Idle Speed: 2,100 RPM on high step of fast idle cam.

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine, California:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52-6

Spark Plug Gap: .060"

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

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; 600 RPM in Drive with A/C on.

Fast Idle Speed: 1,900 RPM on high step of fast idle cam.

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine, High Altitude:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52-6

Spark Plug Gap: .060"

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

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; 600 RPM in Drive with A/C on.

Fast Idle Speed: 1,900 RPM on high step of fast idle cam.

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, Calibration code: 7-32B-R1:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug Gap: .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 14 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM; 625 RPM in Drive with A/C on.

Fast Idle Speed: 2,100 RPM on high step of fast idle cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

Note: Calibration codes are located on the engine identification label at the rear of the left valve cover. The calibration code is located after the engine code number.

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, Calibration code: 7-32B-R10 & 7-32B-R12:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug Gap: .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 625 RPM in Drive

Fast Idle Speed: 2,100 RPM on high step of fast idle cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

Note: Calibration codes are located on the engine identification label at the rear of the left valve cover. The calibration code is located after the engine code number.

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, Calibration code: 7-14A-R1 & 7-14B-R11:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug Gap: .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM on kickdown step cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

Note: Calibration codes are located on the engine identification label at the rear of the left valve cover. The calibration code is located after the engine code number.

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, Calibration code: 7-14A-R10 & 7-14C-R11:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug Gap: .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM on kickdown step cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

Note: Calibration codes are located on the engine identification label at the rear of the left valve cover. The calibration code is located after the engine code number.

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, Calibration code: 7-34A-R0 & 7-34C-R0:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug Gap: .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; 650 RPM in Drive with A/C on

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM on kickdown step cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

Note: Calibration codes are located on the engine identification label at the rear of the left valve cover. The calibration code is located after the engine code number.

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, Calibration code: 7-14N-R0 & 7-14CN-R12:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52-6

Spark Plug Gap: .060"

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; 600 RPM in Drive with A/C on

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM on kickdown step cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

Note: Calibration codes are located on the engine identification label at the rear of the left valve cover. The calibration code is located after the engine code number.

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Engine, California, Calibration code: 7-14N-R13 & 7-14CN-R17:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52-6

Spark Plug Gap: .060"

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; 600 RPM in Drive with A/C on

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM on kickdown step cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

Note: Calibration codes are located on the engine identification label at the rear of the left valve cover. The calibration code is located after the engine code number.

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine, except California Cars, Calibration Code: 7-17B-R1:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM, on kickdown step of cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

Note: Calibration codes are located on the engine identification label at the rear of the left valve cover. The calibration code is located after the engine code number.

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine, except California Cars, Calibration Code: 7-17B-R15:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM, on kickdown step of cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

Note: Calibration codes are located on the engine identification label at the rear of the left valve cover. The calibration code is located after the engine code number.

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine, except California Cars, Calibration Code: 7-17B-R16:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM, on kickdown step of cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

Note: Calibration codes are located on the engine identification label at the rear of the left valve cover. The calibration code is located after the engine code number.

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine, except California Cars, Calibration Code: 7-17C-R1:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM, on kickdown step of cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

Note: Calibration codes are located on the engine identification label at the rear of the left valve cover. The calibration code is located after the engine code number.

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine, except California Cars, Calibration Codes: 7-37A-R0

& 7-37A-R-1:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug: Gap .050"

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive; 650 RPM in Drive with A/C on

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM, on kickdown step of cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

Note: Calibration codes are located on the engine identification label at the rear of the left valve cover. The calibration code is located after the engine code number.

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine, California Cars:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52-6

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; 600 RPM in Drive with A/C on

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM, on kickdown step of cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 8 PSI

Valve Specifications:

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .096"-.168"

Exhaust: .096"-.168"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed:

Intake: 1-11/16"

Exhaust: 1-17/32"

Valve Spring Pressure:

Intake: 200 Lbs @ 1.31"

Exhaust: 200 Lbs. @ 1.20"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0010"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .096"-.168"

Exhaust: .096"-.168"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed:

Intake: 1-51/64"

Exhaust: 1-39/64"

Valve Spring Pressure:

Intake: 200 Lbs @ 1.34"

Exhaust: 200 Lbs. @ 1.20"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0010"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .125"-.175"

Exhaust: .125"-.175"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-53/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 226 Lbs @ 1.39"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0010"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .125"-.175"

Exhaust: .125"-.175"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-53/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 226 Lbs @ 1.39"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0010"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

8 Cylinder, 302 Cubic Inch Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0018"-.0026"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1228"-2.1236"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2482"-2.2490"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0018"-.0026"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.3103"-2.3111"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder, 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-0022"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9752"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.3103"-2.3111

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-0022"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9752"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.3103"-2.3111"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plugs: 7-15 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-72 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: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 19-24 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 60-70 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-90 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Windsor Engines:

Spark Plugs: 7-15 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 105-112 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 23-25 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 18-24 Ft. Lbs.

Fulcrum Bolt to Cylinder Head: 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: 70-90 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder 351 Cubic Inch Cleveland Engines:

Spark Plugs: 7-15 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 95-100 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold:

5/16" Bolts: 19-25 Ft. Lbs.

3/8" Bolts: 22-32 Ft. Lbs

Exhaust Manifold: 18-24 Ft. Lbs.

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: 95-105 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-90 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plugs: 10-15 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 95-105 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold:

5/16" Bolts: 19-25 Ft. Lbs.

3/8" Bolts. 22-32 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 18-24 Ft. Lbs.

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: 95-105 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-90 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities-All Series:

With 302 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Windsor Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 14.8 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 15.1 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 26-1/2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 21-1/4 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 10-1/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 351 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Windsor Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 15.9 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 16.2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 26-1/2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 21-1/4 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission:

C4: 10-1/4 Quarts

C6: 12-1/4 Quarts

FMX: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 351 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Cleveland Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 17.1 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17.5 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 26-1/2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 21-1/4 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission:

C4: 10-1/4 Quarts

C6: 12-1/4 Quarts

FMX: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 400 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 17.1 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17.1 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 26-1/2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 21-1/4 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Automatic Transmission:

C6: 12-1/4 Quarts

FMX: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

302 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Part #D6OF-AA

Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces

No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 12 Volts

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

351 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Part #D6OF-AA

Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces

No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 12 Volts

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

Part #D6DF-AA

Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces

No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 12 Volts

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

Part #D5AF-EA

Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces

No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 12 Volts

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

400 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Part #D6OF-AA

Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces

No Load Test: 80 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 #D4TZ-A

Orange, 42 Ampere Alternator:

Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4TZ-A

Red, 55 Ampere Alternator:

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4TZ-A

Green, 61 Ampere Alternator:

Current Rating: 61 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4TZ-A

70 Ampere Alternator:

Current Rating: 70 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4TZ-A

80 Ampere Alternator:

Current Rating: 80 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.9 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator #D4TZ-A

Distributor Specifications:

Note: Not all distributors shown are available on the Cougar

Part #D5DE-AFA

Centrifugal Advance:

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

Intermediate Advance: 3 to +5-1/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM

Full Advance: 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Part #D6DE-JA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1 to 4 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 5 to 7-1/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM

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

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Part #D6AE-AA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degree @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6 Degrees @ 700 RPM

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

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3" Vacuum

Full Advance: 13-3/4 Degrees @ 11-1/2" Vacuum

Part #D7AE-BA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degree @ 425 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2-3/4 to 4-3/4 Degrees @ 625 RPM

Full Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 2,250 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3.5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum

Part #D7AE-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: -1 to +1/2 Degrees @ 700 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 3-1/2 to 6 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM

Full Advance: 10-3/4 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3" Vacuum

Full Advance: 15-1/2 Degrees @ 11" Vacuum

Part #D7AE-DA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 450 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 3-3/4 to 5-3/4 Degrees @ 675 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3.2" Vacuum

Full Advance: 15-1/2 Degrees @ 14-1/2" Vacuum

Part #D7BE-CA

Information Not Available

Part #D7BE-DA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 1-3/4 to 3-3/4 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Full Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11-1/4 Degrees @ 11" Vacuum

Part #D7BE-EA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 550 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4-3/4 to 6-3/4 Degrees @ 625 RPM

Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 2,450 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11-1/4 Degrees @ 13-1/2" Vacuum

Part #D7BE-FA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 1 to 3 Degrees @ 575 RPM

Full Advance: 8-1/4 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3.1" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7-1/4 Degrees @ 6-1/2" Vacuum

Part #D7DE-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 450 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4-3/4 to 6-3/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM

Full Advance: 15-1/2 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3" Vacuum

Full Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 11" Vacuum

Part #D7DE-DA

Information Not Available

Part #D7DE-FA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 425 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2-1/2 to 4-1/2 Degrees @ 575 RPM

Full Advance: 13-3/4 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3" Vacuum

Full Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 13-1/2" Vacuum

Part #D7DE-GA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 525 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2-1/4 to 4-1/4 Degrees @ 700 RPM

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

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3" Vacuum

Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 13" Vacuum

Part #D7OE-CA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 450 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2-3/4 to 4-3/4 Degrees @ 575 RPM

Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3.5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 15-1/4 Degrees @ 14-1/2" Vacuum

Part #D7ZE-BA

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 0 to 1 Degrees @ 425 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8 Degrees @ 650 RPM

Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 3.5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 15.2" Vacuum

Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars, All Series

All Models:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11.03"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 3.100"

Rear: Drum .938"

Rear Disc: 1.00"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc 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 (With 6-3/4" Ring Gear: 6-12 Inch Lbs.)

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .

6-3/4" Ring Gear: 005"-.008"

8" Ring Gear: .005"-.008"

9" Ring Gear: .005"-.008"

Pinion Nut Torque:

With Collapsible Spacer: 170 Ft. Lbs.

With Solid Spacer: 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: 17-27 Inch Pounds

With Used Bearings:

With Seal: 8-14 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload: .008"-.012"

Pinion Nut Torque: 140 Ft. Lbs.

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: +4 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 1/2 Degree

Right: + 1/4 Degree

Toe-In: 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18.06 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Mercury Cougar Carburetor Adjustments:

Note: See 1977 Ford Motor Company Carburetors Database

Popular Options:

Air Conditioning; Automatic Temperature Control; AM Radio; AM-FM Radio; AM-FM Stereo Search Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio with Tape System; AM-FM Stereo Radio with Quadrasonic Tape System; Dual Rear Speakers; Tinted Glass; Heavy Duty Battery; Rear Bumper Guards; Two Tone Paint; Power Windows; Power Door Locks; Interval Wipers; Remote Left & Right Side Racing Mirror; Power Moon Roof; Sport Console; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Courtesy Light Group; Speed Control; Tilt Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Illuminated Vanity Visor Mirror; Cornering Lights; 6 Way Power Seat; Sports Instrumentation Group; Electric Rear Defroster; Electric Trunk Release; Styled Wheels with Trim Rings; Cast Aluminum Wheels; Leather Interior; Velour Interior; Full Vinyl Roof; Opera Windows; Trailer Towing Package; Traction Lock Rear Axle; Engine & Transmission Options, and much more.

1977 Mercury Cougar Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1977 Mercury line was on October 1, 1976.

Mercury Production for the 1977 model year was 531,546 including 194,823 Cougars.

1977 Mercury Colors &Codes:

1-C Black

1-G Silver

1-N Dove Gray

1-P Medium Gray (Two-Tone)

2-M Dark Red

2-R Bright Red

2-U Lipstick Red

3-G Bright Dark Blue

3-M Silver Blue Glamour

3-U Light Blue

3-V Bright Blue

4-V Dark Yellow Green

5-M Medium Chestnut

5-Q Dark Brown

6-E Bright Yellow

6-P Cream

6-U Light Tan

6-V Medium Gold

7-L Light Jade

8-G Vista Orange

8-H Tan

8-J Medium Tan

8-K Bright Saddle

8-W Chamiois

8-Y Champagne

9-D White

46 Dark Jade

47 Light Green

Promotional Models Available:

None