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1946 Mercury Series 69M
Station Wagon
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,729.00
No. Produced 2,797
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 4
Passengers 8
Model Number 79
Weight 3,540lbs
Wheelbase 118 inches
Length 201.83 inches
Width 73.5 inches
Height 69 1/16 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type V8, L-head
Displacement 239 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3.187 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.75 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 100@3800
Rated Horsepower 32.5
Torque 180@2000
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting 99A-650280
Engine No. Location Top of clutch housing behind engine.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Holley
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.11 to 1
2nd 1.77 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 4.00 to 1
Semicentrifugal
Clutch Size 10 inches
3/4 floating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 3.54 to 1
Front Transverse leaf springs
Rear Transverse leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Hydraulic drum
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear service brakes
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.5 x 16
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 22 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 99A650280 to 99A1412707
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Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Paint Type
Colors Lt Moonstone Gray
Navy Blue
Botsford Blue Green
Modern Blue
Dynamic Maroon
Greenfield Gray
Dk Slate Gray
Silver Sand
All colors may not be available in all models.
Standard/Optional Equipment
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