Mercury Comet, Montego, MX 1969 Shop Manual | PDF Download

This 1969 Mercury Comet and Montego Shop Manual puts everything about the car in one place. It has more than 1,400 pages of step-by-step instructions, measurements and torque settings, whether you’re a weekend home mechanic or a trained technician.

From a sticking brake caliper to a full engine rebuild, from convertible top repairs to station wagon tailgate adjustments, the procedures and specifications are covered.

Models covered

• Comet
• Montego
• Montego MX
• Montego MX Brougham
• Montego Station Wagons

Engines

• 250 six cylinder
• 302 V8
• 351 V8
• 390 V8
  

Transmissions

• 3-speed manual
• 4-speed manual
• Automatic

What’s included

Engine (six cylinder and V8)

• Engine removal and installation
• Cylinder head removal, overhaul and installation
• Valves, valve springs, push rods and hydraulic lifters
• Valve clearance adjustment
• Camshaft removal and installation
• Timing chain and front cover, front oil seal replacement
• Crankshaft, main bearings and connecting rod bearings
• Pistons, piston pins and rings
• Cylinder block cleaning and inspection
• Oil pump, oil pan and oil filter
• Intake and exhaust manifolds
• Engine mounts
• Flywheel and clutch pilot bushing
• Compression test, vacuum test, camshaft end play
• Crankcase ventilation system
• Exhaust emission control
• Engine specifications and torque figures

Ignition and tune-up

• Points and condenser replacement and adjustment
• Distributor, cap, rotor and coil testing and overhaul
• Ignition timing and timing mark locations
• Spark plugs and spark plug wires

Fuel system

• Carburetor overhaul and adjustment (1-barrel, 2-barrel and 4-barrel)
• Fuel pump testing
• Fuel tank and fuel lines
• Air cleaner service
• Accelerator pump and throttle linkage

Cooling and exhaust

• Radiator and radiator hoses
• Thermostat testing and replacement
• Fan, fan belt and fan drive
• Cooling system pressure test and cleaning
• Exhaust pipes, mufflers and mounting brackets

Clutch, manual and automatic transmissions

• Clutch adjustment, removal and installation
• 3-speed and 4-speed manual transmission overhaul
• Gear shift linkage adjustment
• Automatic transmission overhaul, fluid checks, drain and refill
• Band and linkage adjustments
• Engine idle speed check
• Fluid leak diagnosis

Driveshaft and rear axle

• Driveshaft balance and angle checks
• Universal joint overhaul
• Rear axle removal, overhaul and installation
• Pinion bearing preload and ring gear backlash
• Gear tooth contact patterns
• Differential and axle shaft service
• Limited-slip differential testing
• Rear axle ratio codes

Brakes

• Disc brake service
• Drum brake service
• Brake adjustment
• Master cylinder and wheel cylinder overhaul
• Power brake booster
• Hydraulic system bleeding
• Brake pedal height and travel checks
• Parking brake adjustment

Suspension, steering and wheels

• Front end inspection and lubrication
• Caster, camber and toe-in adjustment
• Ball joints and front springs
• Shock absorber checks
• Manual steering gear overhaul
• Power steering pump and steering gear service
• Steering columns and linkage
• Steering wheel spoke position adjustment
• Wheel balancing, tire service and wheel bearings

Electrical

• Starter motor testing and overhaul
• Alternator and regulator testing
• Battery service
• Headlight system and alignment
• Instrument panel, gauges and clusters
• Turn signals, emergency flasher and horns
• Windshield wipers and washers
• Wiring diagrams, fuses and circuit protection

Heating and ventilation

• Heater core, hoses and blower motor
• Control cables and vacuum actuators
• Defroster nozzles and vents

Body and interior

• Door removal, trim panels and window regulators
• Door lock and handle service
• Side window mechanisms
• Windshield and back window replacement
• Grille, bumpers and exterior mouldings
• Station wagon tailgate: latch, hinges and glass adjustment
• Seats, interior trim and headlining
• Roof outside cover

Convertible top

• Top adjustments
• Fabric top and back window replacement
• Hold-down clamps and weatherstripping
• Lift cylinders and hydraulic system bleeding

Servicing and identification

• Lubrication chart and service intervals
• Maintenance schedule
• Pre-delivery checks
• Body, paint, trim, engine, transmission and rear axle codes
• Specifications, torque figures and special service tools

Please Note: This manual covers all 1975-1976 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln range of passenger cars.