The Meteor was Mercury’s Canadian-built car, sold under its own model names, and a lot of them were exported to New Zealand, Australia and many other Commonwealth countries . Finding a manual that actually covers one can be a real struggle, and this one does, from the Rideau through to the top-of-the-range Montcalm and LeMoyne.
Inside you’ll find clear steps and diagrams for working on every part of the car, from a simple service through to a full engine rebuild or body restoration. The six-cylinder and V8 engines are all covered.
Models covered:
- Mercury Rideau 4 Door Sedan
- Mercury Rideau 500 4 Door Sedan and 2 Door Hardtop
- Mercury Montcalm 4 Door Sedan, 2 Door Hardtop, 4 Door Hardtop and Convertible
- Mercury Meteor LeMoyne 2 Door Hardtop and 4 Door Hardtop
- Mercury S-33 Sports Hardtop and Convertible
- Mercury Rideau 500 and Montcalm Station Wagons
Engines:
- 240 six-cylinder
- 302 V8
- 390 V8
- 429 V8 (2-barrel and 4-barrel)
Transmissions:
- 3-speed manual
- Automatic
What’s included:
- Engine: removal and refitting, stripping and rebuilding, pistons, rings, bearings, camshaft, valves, cylinder heads, oil pump, oil pan, timing, engine mounts, specifications and clearances
- Ignition and tune-up: distributor, spark plugs, points and timing, tune-up settings, charging and starting
- Fuel system: carburettor adjustment and overhaul, fuel pump, fuel tank and lines, air cleaner, emission controls
- Cooling and exhaust: radiator, water pump, thermostat, hoses, exhaust system
- Clutch and manual transmission: clutch adjustment and replacement, gear selector linkage, manual gearbox overhaul
- Automatic transmission: fluid, adjustments, removal, overhaul, fault finding
- Driveshaft and rear axle: driveshaft, universal joints, rear axle and differential overhaul, rear axle ratios
- Brakes: front disc brakes, brake pads, rotors, drum brakes, master cylinder, power brakes, brake lines, parking brake, adjustments
- Suspension, steering and wheels: springs, shock absorbers, ball joints, wheel alignment, power steering, steering gear, wheels and tyres
- Electrical: wiring diagrams, fuses and circuit protection, battery, alternator, starter, lights, switches, horn, gauges, power windows and seats
- Heating and ventilation: heater, air conditioning, controls, fault finding
- Body and interior: doors, windows, hinges, bonnet, boot lid, bumpers, trim, seats, dash, glass and weatherstrips, tailgate on the station wagons
- Convertible top: top mechanism, hydraulic parts, adjustment and replacement
- Servicing and identification: lubrication, routine maintenance, torque specs, and where to find the car’s identification numbers
Please Note: This manual covers all 1969 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln range of passenger cars.

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Language: English
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