Pages 43–47 (5 pages)

Periodic and Mechanical Maintenance

From the 1963 Mercury Comet Owner’s Manual

The 6,000-mile or six-month maintenance approach, then fuel and oil: fuel filter, air cleaner, oil quality rated Service MS, the temperature-viscosity chart, oil level, automatic transmission fluid level, battery care, lights and wiring, and the cooling system with its 50-50 Permanent Anti-Freeze and thermostat notes.

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What this section covers

  • Oil change and filter intervals
  • Oil quality and SAE viscosity chart
  • Transmission fluid level check
  • Battery care
  • Coolant mixture and draining
  • Alcohol anti-freeze and thermostat note
Year
1963
Make
Mercury
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Comet Standard and Custom sedans, S-22, convertible and station wagons; 144 and 170 six
Pages
69

What’s inside

Owner's guide

  1. Registered Owner Plan and Warrantiespp. 2–9
  2. Keys, Locks and Door Handlespp. 9–13
  3. Instruments and LightsSpeedometer, odometer and gasoline gauge, the oil pressure and generator indicator lights, the temperature gauge, light switch, headlight beam foot switch, turn signals and back-up lights.pp. 14–17
  4. Steering, Foot Pedals and BrakesParking brake handle operation and the self-adjusting service brakes, with the reverse-stop procedure used to adjust them.pp. 18–19
  5. Starting and Drivingpp. 20–26
  6. Wipers, Seats, Windows, Convertible Top and Station Wagonpp. 27–32
  7. Ventilation, Heating and Air ConditioningHeater, defroster and ventilation knob settings for ventilating, heating, defrosting and defogging, and operation of the Comet air conditioner with its temperature and fan knobs.pp. 33–35
  8. Tires and Wheelspp. 36–39
  9. Special Appointments and AccessoriesAsh trays, cigarette lighter, sun visors, coat hooks, the AM push button radio with Conelrad marks, rear seat speakers, safety seat belts and a list of optional accessories.pp. 40–42

Maintenance and specifications

  1. Periodic and Mechanical Maintenancepp. 43–47
  2. Occasional Maintenance and LubricantsItems to adjust when symptoms appear (idle, points, Merc-O-Matic bands, steering gear preload, wiper blades, top fluid) and the lubricant recommendations with Ford part numbers for each component.pp. 48–50
  3. Beauty MaintenanceCare of the Super-Enamel finish, polishing, chrome, anodized aluminum, convertible top and plastic rear window, white sidewall tires, and upholstery stain removal.pp. 50–53
  4. Road Safety and Specificationspp. 54–57
  5. Trip Planning, Repair Costs and Economy Tipspp. 58–61

Maintenance coupons

  1. Maintenance Service Coupons and Schedulepp. 62–69

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