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1972 Mercury Monterey Series
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $3,912.00
No. Produced 1,416
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 57B
Weight 4,093lbs
Wheelbase 124 inches
Length 224.7 inches
Width 79.3 inches
Height 54 inches
Front Tread 63.3 inches
Rear Tread 64.3 inches
Type V8, Overhead valve
Displacement 351 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 250@4600
Rated Horsepower 51.2
Torque 355@2600
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 Motorcraft
Type Constant mesh
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.42 to 1
2nd 1.61
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.33
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.75 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Link coil springs
Power
Service Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear wheels
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size G78 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 22 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 10 2/5 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 2a48H500001
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

1972 Ford Car Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1972 Mercury Product Data BookDetroit 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 1972Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Light Gray Metallic
Black
Red
Maroon
Light Blue
Medium Blue Metallic
Dark Blue Metallic
Green Gold Metallic
Medium Green Metallic
Dark Green Metallic
Medium Brown Metallic
Yellow
Gray Gold Metallic
White
Ivy Glamour Metallic
Ginger Glamour Metallic
Gold Glamour Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Air ConditionerOpt
Other TiresOpt
Power Rear WindowStd
Power Windows (side)Opt
Deluxe Wheel CoversOpt
Power Door LocksOpt
Tilt Steering WheelOpt
Power Operated Sun RoofOpt
Automatic Speed ControlOpt
Center-Facing Rear SeatOpt
Remote Control Trunk ReleaseOpt
AM FM Stereo Multiplex RadioOpt
Select Shift-3 Speed Automatic TransmissionStd
Fender SkirtsOpt
3-Way TailgateStd
Automatic Temperature Control (a/c)Opt
Higher Ratio Rear AxleOpt
Luxury Wheel CoversOpt
Power Seat-6 WayOpt
AM Radio/Stereo Tape SystemOpt
Automatic Load AdjusterOpt
Vinyl RoofOpt
Rear Window DefrosterOpt
400 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
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