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1962 MERCURY METEOR CUSTOM 8 SEDAN

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Trim Levels

Sedan* Sedan* Hardtop

    1962 Mercury Meteor Custom 8

  • VIN 2F42L541771
  • The VIN decodes to a 1962 Mercury Meteor Custom 8.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1962
    Make
    Mercury
  • Series
    Meteor Custom 8
    Trim Level
    Sedan
  • Base Price
    $2531.00 USD
    Origin
    United States
  • Production
    23484
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Body Maker
    Mercury
    Weight
    3043 lbs
  • Doors
    4
    Model Number
    54B
  • Brakes
  • Service
    4 wheel hydraulic drum
    Brake Size
    10 in.
  • Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
  • Capacities
  • Fuel Tank
    16 gal.
    Oil
    4 qt.
  • Rear Differential
    2.5 pt.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Own
  • Clutch Type
  • Clutch Type
    Single plate dry disc
    Clutch Size
    9.5 inches
  • Differential
  • Differential
    Hypoid
    Differential Ratio
    3.25 :1
  • Dimension
  • Wheelbase
    116.5 in.
    Width
    71.3 in.
  • Length
    203.8 in.
    Rear Tread
    56 in.
  • Front Tread
    57 in.
    Height
    58.2 in.
  • Engine
  • Brake Horsepower
    145@4000 hp
    Engine No. Location
    On left front door hinge post below upper hinge opening.
  • Cylinders
    8
    Compression Ratio
    8.7 :1
  • Bore and Stroke
    3 1/2 & 2 7/8 in.
    Engine Numbers
    Last letter in serial no.
  • Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
    Engine Type
    Dual downdraft
  • Displacement
    221.29 cu. in.
    Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
  • Torque
    216@2200 ft/lbs
    Rated Horsepower
    39.2 hp
  • Engine Type
    V8 Valve-in-head
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Radiator
    Fin and tube
    Cooling System
    14.5 Quarts
  • Battery
    12
    Exhaust System
    Single with crossover
  • Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
    Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Pushbutton Radio
    Optional
    Mercomatic automatic transmission
    Optional
  • Power brakes
    Optional
    Power steering
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Recirculating ball
  • Suspension
  • Front Suspension
    Independent ball joint with coil springs
    Rear Suspension
    Longitudinal leaf spring
  • Transmission
  • Gears
    3
    Drive
    Rear wheel drive
  • 1st
    2.78 :1
    2nd
    1.61 :1
  • 3rd
    1 :1
    Reverse
    3.38 :1
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Tire Size
    6.5 x 14
    Spare Location
    Trunk

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