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1974 Mercury Monarch Ghia Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,291.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 54K
Weight 3,302lbs
Wheelbase 109.7 inches
Length 199.9 inches
Width 74 inches
Height 53.6 inches
Front Tread 58.5 inches
Rear Tread 57.7 inches
Type Inline 6, Overhead valve
Displacement 250 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3.68 & 3.91 inches
Compression Ratio-Std
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower
Rated Horsepower 32.5
Torque
Main Bearings 7
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.99 to 1
2nd 1.75
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.17
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear wheels
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Unleaded
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 19.2 Quarts
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 10.5 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 4a37L500001
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

1974 Car Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1974 Lincoln Mercury Advance Technical 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 April 1 1974Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1974Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Automotive News (1974 Almanac Issue)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Bright Red
Red
Bright Blue Metallic
Bright Dark Blue Metallic
Silver Blue Metallic
Pastel Blue
Dark Yellow Green Metallic
Medium Chestnut Metallic
Saddle Bronze Metallic
Tan Metallic
Orange
Dark Copper Metallic
Light Blue
Medium Blue Metallic
Pastel Lime
Bright Green Gold Metallic
Dark Green Metallic
Ginger Metallic
Medium Slate Blue
Medium Red Metallic
Light Grabber Blue
Medium Lime Yellow
Medium Ginger Metallic
Medium Beige
Medium Goldenrod
Bright Yellow Gold Metallic
Medium Dark Gold Metallic
White Decor
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsOpt
RadioOpt
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