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Original Base Price |
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No. Produced |
7,190
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Mercury
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No. Doors |
4
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Passengers |
9
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Model Number |
71E
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Weight |
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
119 inches
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Length |
216.5 inches
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Width |
79.6 inches
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Height |
56.8 inches
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Front Tread |
62 inches
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Rear Tread |
62 inches
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Engine | |
Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
Displacement | 389.09 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 4 3/64 & 3 25/32 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 9.5 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
Brake Horsepower | 265@4400 | |
Rated Horsepower | 52.41 | |
Torque | 401@2600 | |
Main Bearings | 5 | |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
Block Material | Special alloy iron | |
Engine Numbers | | |
Engine No. Location | | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Dual downdraft
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Make |
Own
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Transmission | |
Type | Fully synchronized | |
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 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
11 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.0 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent ball joint with coil springs
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Rear |
Coil link
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Steering Gear |
Recirculating ball and nut
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Brakes |
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Service |
Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
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Front Size |
11 inches
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Rear Size |
11 inches
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Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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Size |
11 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Single | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 12 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | |
Radiator | Tubular and fin | |
Fuel Type | Regular | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | 8.15 x 15 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 25 Gallons | |
Oil | 4 Quarts | |
Transmission | 3 Pints | |
Cooling System | 20.5 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 5 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | Starting 6a76Y500001 | |
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 | Stamped on a tab attached to the top right side of the dash panel in the engine compartment. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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References | |
Mercury Product Information 1966 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
1966 Ford- Mercury Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless 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 1966 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
Colors | Onyx |
| Coventry Gray |
| Tiffany Blue |
| Sandstone |
| Caspian Blue |
| Polar White |
| Bronze |
| Olive Mist |
| Cardinal Red |
| Turquoise Frost |
| Emberglo |
| Burgundy |
| Blue Ice |
| Sage Gold |
| Palisade Turquoise |
| Sheffield Silver |
| Jamaican Yellow |
| All colors may not be available in all models. |
| Two Tone Colors Available |
| These are standard Ford colors |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Power Transfer Rear Axle | Opt |
| Heater and Defroster | Std |
| Power Brakes | Opt |
| Power Steering | Opt |
| Air Conditioner | Opt |
| AM-FM Radio Push Button | Opt |
| Mirror remote-control side-view | Opt |
| Power Windows (side) | Opt |
| AutomaticSpeed Control | Opt |
| Power Vent Windows | Opt |
| Power Antenna | Opt |
| Stereo-Sonic Tape system | Opt |
| Adjustable Air Springs | Opt |
| Wheel Covers Deluxe w/Spinner | Opt |
| Power Seat-6 Way | Opt |
| Multi-Drive automatic transmission | Opt |
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