This image was emailed to me by Diego Rosenberg on Friday, September 19, 2014. The Mercury engine cited in this trade publication is the X-code 390 Marauder V-8 (390-2V), 281 hp @ 4400 rpm, 419 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm, 10.5:1 compression ratio engine. Compare these figures with those for the more common H-code & Y-code 390 Marauder V-8 (390-2V), 270 hp @ 4400 rpm, 403 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm, 9.5:1 compression ratio engines. The X-code 390-2V saw 2,999 installations in 1967 Mercury Monterey, Montclair, Commuter, and Colony Park vehicles, all paired with the U-code C6 SelectShift Merc-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission. The installations were as follows: Monterey 4-door sedan = 570 Monterey 4-door Breezeway sedan = 77 Monterey 2-door hardtop = 486 Monterey convertible = 94 Monterey 4-door hardtop = 259 Montclair 4-door sedan = 183 Montclair 4-door Breezeway sedan = 92 Montclair 4-door hardtop = 184 Montclair 2-door hardtop = 77 Commuter 4-door station wagon = 98 Commuter RFRS * 4-door station wagon = 33 Commuter DFRS** 4-door station wagon = 115 Colony Park 4-door station wagon = 199 Colony Park RFRS* 4-door station wagon = 127 Colony Park DFRS** 4-door station wagon = 405 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Total - 2,999 * RFRS = Rear-Facing Rear Seat ** DFRS = Dual-Facing Rear Seat This engine was first installed at the Wayne Assembly Plant (VIN plant code W) and the St. Louis Assembly Plant (VIN plant code Z) on Wednesday, February 22, 1967, and at the Oakville Assembly Plant (VIN plant code B) one week later on Wednesday, March 1, 1967.
Posted on: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 14:20:25 +0000
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