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1969 Mercury Marquis Series
Hardtop Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 1,616
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 53M
Weight
Wheelbase 124 inches
Length 224.3 inches
Width 79.4 inches
Height 54.1 inches
Front Tread 63 inches
Rear Tread 64 inches
Type V8, Overhead valve
Displacement 429 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.36 & 3 1/29 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 320@4400
Rated Horsepower 60.83
Torque
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Autolite
Type Select Shift automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.75 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 11 1/32 inches
Rear Size 11 1/32 inches
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Size 11 1/32 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 9.15 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 24.5 Gallons
Oil 4.5 Quarts
Transmission 3.5 Pints
Cooling System 19.1 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 9a40K500001
VIN Description Total Digits: 11
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2: Assembly plant
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6-11: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information
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1969 Car Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1969 Mercury Sales ManualDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
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
Automotive Industries March 15 1969Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Burnt Orange Metallic
Yellow
Medium Gold Metallic
Light Ivy Yellow
Medium Lime Metallic
Dark Ivy Green Metallic
Light Aqua
Light Blue
Medium Blue Metallic
Dark Blue Metallic
Maroon
Red
White
Black
Competition Orange
Pastel Gray
Medium Blue Metallic
Bright Blue Metallic
Medium Green Metallic
Light Green
Dark Orchid Metallic
Dark Gray Metallic
Platinum #2
Standard/Optional Equipment
Wheel Covers-WireOpt
Whisper-Aire ConditioningOpt
Rear Window DefoggerOpt
High Performance AxleOpt
Power Windows (side)Opt
Deluxe Wheel CoversStd
AutomaticSpeed ControlOpt
Power Door LocksOpt
Power SteeringOpt
6-Way Power Twin-Comfort SeatOpt
Power AntennaOpt
Deluxe Wheel covers w/MedallionOpt
Tilt Steering WheelOpt
Other TiresOpt
Select Shift Automatic TransmissionStd
Styled Aluminum WheelsOpt
Wheel Covers --MarauderOpt
Remote Control Trunk ReleaseOpt
Power Brakes (disc front drm rear)Opt
AM-FM RadioOpt
Bench Seat - 6 Way PowerOpt
AM Radio/Stereo Tape SystemOpt
Vinyl RoofOpt
Select-Shift automatic transmissionOpt
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