Topic: Does anyone know anything about Mercurys?

[SOHC4ever]

Just picked up a '68 Mercury Park Lane Convertible! It's a pretty sweet ride, and I'd like to tune it up, but I don't know the first thing about the FE 390 V8 that's in there.

Can anyone avail me of the timing procedure, things to check for, etc? I want to put some fresh plugs in there, but I figure that if I'm getting dirty I might as well tighten things up.

Thanks in advance to any old Ford Merc guys who can lend me some wisdom.

[Duke McDukiedook]

I see Haynes in your future...

[SOHC4ever]

I see Haynes in your future...

HA! I'd peel off a good $50 if there was one available. 1968 Mercury Park Lane.

[Duke McDukiedook]

http://www.partstrain.com/store/details/Mercury/Park_Lane/Chilton/Repair_Manual/1968/Base/8_Cyl_6-dot-4L/C1026360.html

It's a Chilton Manual, but it's better than nothing, eh?

[SOHC4ever]

It's a Chilton Manual, but it's better than nothing, eh?

Indeed, better than nothing.

I swear to god that if I ever get my hands on a proper one I'm scanning it and adding it to the manuals FAQ.

Thanks!

[TwoTired]

I have an Echlin Tune up booklet with specs in it for the 68 Merc.
There are 4 different 390 listings in it.  2 bl & 4 Bl  Hi comp and GT.

PM me your email and I send it to you.  Too big to post here anyway.

Cheers,