This info taken from the 1962 Mercury Monterey Owners Manual
| Dimensions (Inches) | |
| Overall Length: | |
| All Models Except Station Wagon | 215.5 |
| Station Wagons | 212.1 |
| Overall Width: | |
| All Models Except Station Wagons | 79.5 |
| Station Wagons | 79.8 |
| Tread (All Models) | |
| Front | 61.0 |
| Rear | 60.0 |
| Wheelbase | |
| All Models | 120.0 |
Axle Gear Ratios
Your car will be equiped with an axle having one of the following gear ratios:
3.00:1, 3.56:1, or 3.89:1.
NOTE: The gear ratio may be identified by means of a tag on the rear axle housing or the code number on the warranty plate.
| ENGINES | Mercury Monterey "6" |
Mercury Monterey 292 V-8 |
Mercury Monterey 352 V-8 |
Mercury Monterey 390 V-8 |
| Displacement (Cubic Inches) | 223 | 392 | 352 | 390 |
| Bore (Inches) | 3.625 | 3.75 | 4.0 | 4.05 |
| Stroke (Inches) | 3.60 | 3.30 | 3.50 | 3.784 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Type | 6-OHV | V8-90°OHV | V8-90°OHV | V8-90°OHV |
| Firing Order | 153624 | 15486372 | 15426378 | 15426378 |
| Valve Clearance (Lash) Intake and Exhaust |
No Lash | cold-.019 hot - .018 |
Hyd. | Hyd. |
| Fuel Requirement | Regular | Regular | Regular | Premium |
| Idle Speed (RPM): * Standard Transmission in Neutral * Automatic Transmission in Drive |
500-525 450-475 |
500-525 450-475 |
500-525 450-475 |
500-525 450-475 |
| Horsepower - Taxable SAE | 31.54 | 45.0 | 51.20 | 52.49 |
| Torque (Lbs. -Ft.) | 196@2000 RPM | 279@2200 RPM | 336@2400 RPM | 427@2800 RPM |
| Refill Capacities (U.S. Measures) | |
| Cooling System | |
| 6 Cylinder Engine | 15 quarts* |
| V-8 Engines | 19 quarts* |
| Engine Oil (Including Oil Filter) | |
| 6 Cylinder Engine | 5 quarts |
| V-8 Engines | 6 quarts |
| Fuel Tank: | |
| Passenger Car | 20 gallons |
| Station Wagon | 21 gallons |
| Rear Axle: | |
| (When changing lube due to temperature requirements) | 5 pints |
| Transmission (All) | As required |
| Power Steering System | As required |
| Steering Gear (Standard and Power) | As required |
| Power Steering System: | As required |
| *Add 1 quart with if car is equipped with heater. | |
Refill Capacities (Imperial Measures)
The Canadian Provinces employ an Imperial liquid measure which is 1/6 larger than
similar units of liquid measure used under United States standard. If the
approximate equivalent liquid capacities are desired, multiply the specified
U.S. measure by 5 and divide by 6. The result will be reasonably accurate.
| Tires | |
| Size:(Depending on Model and/or Equipment) | 7.50 x 14, 8.00 x 14 |
| Pressure (PSI)*: | |
| Front - All Models | 24 lbs. |
| Rear - All Models except Station Wagon | 24 lbs. |
| Rear - Station Wagons | 28 lbs. |
* For considerable high-speed driving or heavy loads, add 4 pounds to the recommended cold pressure.
| Transmissions | |
| Standard Shift Manual | |
| Speeds | 3 speeds forward and one reverse |
| Multi-Drive Merc-O-Matic (Dual Range) | |
| Speeds | 3 speeds forward and one reverse |
| Type | Single stage torque converter with 3 speed fully automatic planetary gear train |
| 2 Speed Merc-O-Matic | |
| Speeds | 2 speeds forward and one reverse |
| Type | Single stage torque converter with 2 speed fully automatic planetary gear train |
| Electrical Systems | ||
| Battery | All Engines With Standard Transmissions |
With Automatic Transmissions |
| Ampere Hour Rating | 55 | 65 |
| Ground Terminal Polarity | Negative | Negative |
| Number of Cells | 6 | 6 |
| Number of Plates Per Cell | 11 | 13 |
| Volts | 12 | 12 |
| Circuit Breakers | Ratings (Amps.) |
Location |
| Headlamps | 18 | Intergral with Main Light Switch |
| Air Conditioning System (Select Aire) | 20 | Lower Left Instrument Panel |
| Electric Window | ||
| Main Circuit | 30 | On Starting Motor Relay |
| Ground Circuit: | ||
| Front Door (each) | 15 | Right and Left Cowl Panels |
| Rear Door (each) | 15 | Right and Left Door Panels |
| Rear Quarter (each) | 15 | Right Floor Pan -- Right & Left Side |
| Back Window (Station Wagon) | 13.5 | Left Rear Quarter Panel |
| Four-Way Power Seat (Main Circuit) | 30 | On Starting Motor Relay |
| Convertible Top Control | 30 | On Starting Motor Relay |
| Electric Wiper Motor -- Two-Speed | 12 | Lower Left Instrument Panel |
| NOTE: The 20 and 30 amp. circuit breakers are non-recycling. In the event of circuit failure, it will be necessary to eliminate the cause of failure before the circuit breaker will re-set and power is restored. All other circuit breakers are of the automatic re-set type. If repeated circuit interruption occurs, prompt attention to the cause is necessary. |
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| Fuses | Ratings (Amps.) |
Location |
| Air Conditioner (Polaraire) | 3AG-15 or AGC-15 |
Cartridge in Feed Wire |
| Auxiliary Lamps (Interior, Parking, Tail, and Stop) |
3AG-15 or AGC-15 |
Fuse Block on Lighting Switch |
| Turn Signals and Back-up Lights | SFE 14.0 | Fuse Block on Lighting Switch |
| Heater Blower Motor | SFE 14.0 | Fuse Block on Lighting Switch |
| Spotlight | SFE 7.5 | Cartridge in Feed Wire |
| Radio | SFE 7.5 | Fuse Block on Lighting Switch |
| Clock | 1AG-2 or AGA-2 |
Fuse Block on Lighting Switch |
| Cigar Lighter | * | Back of Lighter |
| Electric Wiper Motor -- Single Speed | SFE 7.5 | Cartridge in Feed Wire |
| * Includes 1 Sulphur Disk in back of Lighter Socket or Reset Circuit Breaker | ||
| Spark Plugs | |
| Size and Type (Auto-Lite): | |
| Mercury Monterey "6" Engine (18MM) | BTF6 |
| Mercury Monterey 292 V-8 Engine (18MM) | BF82 |
| Mercury Monterey 352 & 390 V-8 Engines (18MM) | BF42 |
| Gap (Inches) | .032-.036 |
| Torque (Lbs. Ft.) | 15-20 |
| Distributor: | |
| Point Gap (Inches) | |
| "6" Engine | .024-.026 |
| V-8 Engines | .014-.016 |
| Dwell at Idle (Degrees): | |
| "6" Engine | 35°-38° |
| V-8 Engines | 26°-28½° |
| Ignition Timing (B.T.D.C.) | |
| Normal: | |
| Standard Trans: | |
| 6 Cylinder | 6° |
| 8 Cylinder | 5° |
| Automatic Trans: | |
| "6", 292 V-8 | 12° |
| 252 V-8 and 390 V-8 | 5° |
| *Minimum (All Engines and Transmissions) | 2° |
| *Maximum: | |
| Standard Trans: | |
| 6 Cylinder | 11° |
| 8 Cylinder | 10° |
| Automatic Trans: | |
| "6", 292 V-8 | 17° |
| 252 V-8 and 390 V-8 | 13° |
| Lamps | Number of Bulbs Used |
Candle Power or Wattage |
Trade Number |
| Headlamps: | |||
| High-Low Beam (# 2) | 2 | 50/37.5W | 4002 |
| High Beam (# 1) | 2 | 37.5W | 4001 |
| Front Turn Signal/Parking | 2 | 32/4 C.P. | 1034 |
| Spotlamp | 1 | 30W | 4405 |
| Rear Turn Signal & Stop/Tail | 2 | 32/4 C.P. | 1034 |
| Back-Up Lamps | 2 | 32 C.P. | 1073 |
| Luggage Compartment | 1 | 4 C.P. | 67 |
| Rear License Plate: | |||
| Passenger Car | 2 | 4 C.P. | 67 |
| Station Wagon | 1 | 4 C.P. | 67 |
| Courtesy Lamps | 4 C.P. | 67 | |
| Dome Lamp and Cargo Area Lamp | 1 | 15 C.P. | 1003 |
| Instrument Panel: | |||
| Fuel Gauge | 1 | 2 C.P. | 57 |
| Temperature Gauge | 1 | 2 C.P. | 57 |
| Generator Indicator | 1 | 2 C.P. | 57 |
| Oil Pressure Indicator | 1 | 2 C.P. | 57 |
| High Beam | 1 | 2 C.P. | 57 |
| Turn Signal | 2 | 2 C.P. | 57 |
| Parking Break Signal | 1 | 2 C.P. | 257 |
| Panel Illumination: | |||
| Ignition Switch | 1 | 2 C.P. | 57 |
| Speedometer | 1 | 2 C.P. | 257 |
| Wiper Control | 1 | 2 C.P. | 257 |
| Ash Receptacle | 1 | 1.5 C.P. | 1445 |
| Clock | 1 | 2 C.P. | 257 |
| Radio Dial | 1 | 1 C.P. | 1892 |
| Transmission Selector | 1 | 3 C.P. | 1816 |
| Heater Control | 1 | 2 C.P. | 257 |
| Air Conditioner Control (Selectaire) | 1 | 2 C.P. | 257 |