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COMET 202 SEDAN UPHOLSTERY>
Seat cushion-The seat cushion has
a wide crinkle vinyl bolster at the
front and a plain Milieu Pleat Fabric
insert. Side bolsters and facings are
crinkle vinyl.
Seat back-The seat back has
a
Twilled Vinyl bolster for the upper
area and Milieu Pleat Fabric for the
lower part. An extruded vinyl strap
separates the two areas. Side bolsters
are crinkle vinyl.
Door trim panels-The bonded vinyl
design has a two-tone scheme with a
vertical pleat center section. lntegral
garnish molding and scuff panel are
finished with low-luster enamel.
Comet 202 Cloth and Vinyl Upholstery (Bench Seats)-Sedans
Code lllodels Upper
16s
Seat-back Bolsters
t2s
Black Twilled Vinyl
Blue Twilled Vinyl
Palomino Twilled Vinyl
t7s
Red Twilled Vinyl
19S
15S
Turquoise Twilled Vinyl
Cushion Bolsters,
Side Bolsters & Facings
Black Crinkle Vinyl
Blue Crinkle Vinyl
Palomino Crinkle Vinyl
Red Crinkle Vinyl
Turquoise Crinkle Vinyl
Seat lnserts
Black Milieu Pleat Fabric
Blue Milieu Pleat Fabric
Palomino Milieu Pleat Fabric
Red Milieu Pleat Fabric
Turquoise Milieu Pleat Fabric
Comet 202 All-Vinyl Upholstery (Bench Seats)-Station Wagons
Code Models
96
92
99
95
SW
SW
SW
SW
Upper Seat-back
Bolsters
Black Twilled Vinyl
Blue Twilled Vinyl
Palomino Twilled Vinyl
Red Twilled Vinyl
Gushion Bolsters,
Side Bolsters & Facings
Black Crinkle Vinyl
Blue Crinkle Vinyl
Palomino Crinkle Vinyl
Red Crinkle Vinyl
Seat lnserts
Black Arabesque Vinyl
Blue Arabesque Vinyl
Palomino Arabesque Vinyl
Red Arabesque Vinyl
Comet 202 Exterior
Comet 202 lnterior Trim
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The wider selection of Comet 2O2 interiors for
1965 includes five cloth and vinyl schemes
Comet script on hood.
Comet letters on rear deck.
Bright drip-rail molding.
3 front fender ornaments.
o 3-color series nameplate on rear quarter.
. Bright windshield and rear window moldings.
o Extruded aluminum horizontal texture front
grille.
Comet 202 lnterior
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Fully instrumented cluster with big-dial speedometer.
. 2-spoke 16" steering wheel, color-keyed.
o Fully appointed with cigar lighter, front and
rear armrests, dual visors, rear ashtrays,
dual coat hooks and front door-operated
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dome lamp.
Color-keyed vinyl-coated textured rubber
floor cover.
White or pastel random sponge-pattern vinyl
headlining.
Milieu Pleat fabric and vinyl upholstery for
sedans. All-vinyl for station wagons.
Chrome-finish door lock knobs.
Foam-padded front seat.
-The package tray behind the
rear seat for Comet closed cars is color-keyed
textured fiberboard.
Package tray
for sedans and four all-vinyl interiors for the
4-door station wagon.
Milieu Pleat Fabric-The weave of this new
Comet fabric produces both a uniform ladder
pattern and ribs which give a pleated appearance. Bright all-nylon and blended nylon-rayon
yarns are used in the fabric. The pattern repeats at 17+" spacing to produce a narrow-pleat
design. A soil-resistant treatment is applied.
Comet 202 Vinyls-Premium quality vinyls are
used with either metallic or non-metallic surfaces. All Comet vinyls are laminations of
heavy vinyl with knit cotton backing.
Twilled Vinyl with a narrow rib pattern serves
for seat-back bolsters for both the sedans and
station wagon.
Crinkle Vinyl is used for seat cushion front
edge bolsters, side bolsters and facings for all
models.
Vinyl is used for seat inserts for the
all-vinyl Comet 202 station wagon interiors.
Arabesque
All-Vinyl Comet 202 Station Wagon Trim-All-vinyl
upholstery is standard for the Comet 202
station wagon.
1965 Mercury
Comet 404
Comet 404
2-door sedan
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Comet 4O4 A-door
station wagon
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Comet Villager 4-door
station wagon
AdiusLahle lu!\ea*e carrier, illustrated,
is auatlohle as op!ional exlra rosl equip'
ment f or all 1965 Comet station uagons.
COMET 404 BENCH SEATS
Cloth and Vinyl-The seat cushion
cover consists of two Tivoli Cloth seat
inserts sepalated by
a wide vinyl
center panel. The seat-back has finely
styled individual driver and passenger
areas with foam-padded Cassino Web
Fabric upper bolsters. A 2" wide
horizontal vinyl filled strap joins the
biscuit-pleat bolsters and inserts.
All-Vinyl Bench Seats-Three
vinyls of premium-quality are
used
in
Comet 404 seats. Seat inserts are
Parma Stitch Vinyl. Fine-cord
textured Vinyl Pique serves for upper
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for all interiors
except Palomino where crinkle vinyl
is used. Crinkle vinyl is used for
center panels, side bolsters, facings.
seat-back bolsters
COMET 404 BUCKET SEATS
0ptional bucket seats for the Comet
404 2-door sedan come in a palomino
all-vinyl interior. The seat inserts are
of Parma Stitch vinyl. Crinkle vinyl is
used for side bolster and the biscuit
pleats in the upper seat-back bolster
area.
Code Models
36S
32S
37S
39 S, SW
35S
Models
Code
22
29
25
27
(a)
Center Panels,
Side Bolsters & Facings
Gray Cassino Web Fabric
Blue Cassino Web Fabric
Turquoise Cassino Web Fabric
Palomino Cassino Web Fabric
Red Cassino Web Fabric
Black Crinkle Vinyl
Blue Crinkle Vinyl
Turquoise Crinkle Vinyl
Palomino Crinkle Vinyl
Red Crinkle Vinyl
Upper Seat-back Bolsters
Center Panels,
Side Bolsters & Facings
Seat
Black Crinkle Vinyl
Blue Crinkle Vinyl
Palomino Crinkle Vinyl
Red Crinkle Vinyl
Turquoise Crinkle Vinyl
Palomino Crinkle Vinyl
Black Parma Stitch Vinyl
Blue Parma Stitch Vinyl
Palomino Parma Stitch Vinyl
Red Parma Stitch Vinyl
Turquoise Parma Stitch Vinyl
Palomino Parma Stitch Vinyl
SW Black Vinyl Pique
SW Blue Vinyl Pique
SW Palomino Qrinkle Vinyl
S, SW Red Vinyl Pique
SW Turquoise Vinyl Pique
2-dr. S. Palomino Crinkle Vinyl
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Upper Seat-back Bolsters
(a)
Seat
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Black Tivoli Cloth
Blue Tivoli Cloth
Turquoise Tivoli Cloth
Palomino Tivoli Cloth
Red Tivoli Cloth
lnserts-Vinyl
Bucket-seat interior for Z-door sedan only
SERI ES DIFFERENTIALS_4.DOOR SEDANS
Comet 404 Over Comet 202
r Bright full-length body side molding.
. Bright window frames in place of drip-rail
molding.
r Tivoli Cloth and vinyl or all-vinyl seat
up-
holstery.
r Color-keyed deep loop carpet.
o Glove box lock.
Door Trim Panels are two-tone bonded vinyl design with
bright upper and lower moldings and bright moldings surrounding the large center section. The center section is
marked with three groups of narrow vertical pleats. The
upper and lower areas have additional decoration in three
horizontal simulated buttons.
Carpet-Deep-loop carpet woven of nylon-rayon
blend yarn..Carpet and underside insulation
pad are pre-formed to floor contour.
Package tray-Color-keyed fiberboard.
Comet 404 Trim Materials
Tivoli Cloth-This material is a weave of bright
all-nylon yarn and a combination nylon-rayon
yarn. The weave produces wide raised ribs in
three different shades and high-sheen narrow
ribs in a bold stripe pattern. TheT/ra" ribs appear
in a light, medium and dark shade sequence,
separated by 3/to" bright ribs. lt is piece-dyed
in five different colors, with a soil-resistant
application as the final treatment.
Cassino Web Fabric Bolster-The upper seatback bolster used with the Tivoli Cloth is mono-
chromatic cloth with all-nylon face for highsheen surface. The pattern is a small zig-zag
weave.
in the Comet 404 ribbed
Parma Stitch upholstery, is identified by the
softer, leather-like feel and more luxurious
appearance. Expanded vinyl is made by foaming the material with minute air bubbles. Like
other vinyls, it has a woven cotton backing and
is finished with a vinyl-film surface layer.
Expanded vinyl, used
1965 Mercury
Comet Caliente
Comet Caliente
4-door sedan
Comet Caliente
2-door hardtop
Comet Caliente
convertible
2-door Hardtop Headlining-Headlining for
the
Comet Caliente and Cyclone 2-door hardtop models
is vinyl-covered formed fiberboard with a
random
sponge texture surface decorated with a debossed
line pattern. The 3-piece headlining is retained by two
bright longitudinal bows extending from the windshield header to back window. These are installed 8"
inboard from the header corners and run parallel to the
car centerline. Both white and pastel
headlinings are used
for
color-keyed
1965 Caliente and Cyclone
hardtops.
Vinyl-covered roof-Comet Caliente
or
Cyclone
2-door hardtops can be ordered with the optional
vinyl-covered roof with either black or white levantgrain vinyl.
COMET CALIENTE BENCH SEATS>
Cloth and Vinyl-The cushion cover
consists of a Mystique Fabric insert
sewn through a routed foam Pad and
with crinkle vinyl front and side
bolsters. Two vinyl extruded straps
are sewn into the left and right sections
of the insert. The seat-back repeats
the cushion design and utilizes Mystique Fabric for the upper bolster area.
All-Vinyl-All-vinyl upholstery in the
same sew style as the cloth and vinyl
is installed in Caliente sedans, hardtops and convertibles. Seat inserts
and bolsters are new gabardinetexture Oxford VinYl excePt White
and Palomino which are crinkle vinyl.
COMET CALIENTE BUCKET SEATS>
All-Vinyl-Cushion cover consists ol
a 1-piece 0xford VinYl insert sewn
through a foam pad with square and
horizontal box sections. This design
is repeated for the seat-back. Al/a"
wide extruded strap marks the center
of the seat. A bright vertical button
is inserted in the upper seat-back area.
Code
56
52
Comet
Sides, Edges, Facings
Upper Eolsters-Cloth
S, HT
S, HT
Black Crinkle Vinyl
Blue Crinkle Vinyl
lvy Gold Crinkle Vinyl
Palomino Crinkle Vinyl
Red Crinkle Vinyl
Turquoise Crin kle Vinyl
Black Mystique Fabric
Blue Mystique Fabric
lvy Gold Mystique Fabric
Palomino Mystique Fabric
Red Mystique Fabric
Turquoise Mystique Fabric
Black Crinkle Vinyl
Blue Crinkle Vinyl
lvy Gold Crinkle Vinyl
Palomino Crinkle Vinyl
Red Crinkle Vinyl
Turquoise Crinkle Vinyl
Black Oxford Vinyl
Blue 0xford Vinyl
lvy Gold 0xford Vinyl
Palomino Crinkle Vinyl
Black Crinkle Vinyl
Blue Crinkle Vinyl
lvy Gold Crinkle Vin11l
Palomino Crinkle VinYl
Red Crinkte VinYl
Turquoise Crin kle VinYl
White Crinkle VinYl
Black 0xford Vinyl
Blue 0xford Vinyl
lvy Gold 0xford Vinyl
Palomino Crinkle Vinyl
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S, HT
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S, HT
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Caliente
Bench Seats
Seat lnserts and Seat-back
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69
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67
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Caliente
All-VinYl
Bucket Seats
(a) With color coordinated inieiior appointments in black,
blue, ivy gold, palomino, led
and turquoise.
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79
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Comet Caliente 0ver Comet 404
o Bright drip'rail molding (in addition to bright
window frames).
r Bright wheel'cut and rocker panel moldings'
r Bright door belt molding.
o Horizontal-texture lower back panel applique'
o Padded instrument panel. o Luxury armrests'
o Walnut-tone steering wheel and instrument
panel appliques.
r Bright regulator, gear shift and turn signal
knobs.
o Bright hardware for rear view mirror, visors.
r Pleated Mystique Cloth and vinyl or all-vinyl
seat upholsterY.
. Unique door trim Panels'
. Door-mounted safety-courtesy lights'
r Special luxurY-car insulation'
r Thicker contour'formed foam-padded bench
seats 17a" thick, front; 1" foam-padded rear.
Red Oxford Vinyl
Turquoise 0xford Vinyl
Red Oxford Vinyl
Turquoise Oxford Vinyl
White Crinkle Vinyl
Fabric-The high'sheen
of the nylon surface and random star pattern
of this material give the Caliente box'pleat
upholstery a genuine luxury-car appearance.
Comet Caliente Mystique
Stars are formed by the lower-reflectance
nylon-rayon yarn which serves for the fill.
Bright metallic yarn used in the fill provides a
subrtle texture for the high-sheen surface and
also bright highlights in the stars. Silver metallic
yarn is used with all six colors.
Door trim panels-Comet Caliente door trim
panels have a large bonded vinyl biscuit pat'
tern center section surrounded by bright
metallic moldings. The forward section is a
richly colored walnut-tone insert surrounded
by a bright die-cast molding. A bright "C"
ornament is applied. The soft vinyl'covered
armrest is oblong shape. The safety-courtesy
light assembly is in a bright die-cast housing
below the armrest.
1965 Mercury Comet
Cyclone 2-door Hardtop
Cyclone 2-door Hardtop-Standard Equipment
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Unique front grille frame.
Unique full wheel covers (exclusive
Bright drip-rail molding.
for Cyclone).
o Uniq.ue bright wheel-cut and lower body
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Comet Cyclone Performance Handling Package
Special high-performance handling components are avail-
able in an optional extra-cost handling package for lg65
Steering Gear:
More responsive 16:1 ratio manual steering gear. (With
3.6 turns of steering wheel from stop to stop, compared
to 4.6 turns for standard manual steering linkage.)
Front Suspension:
. Higher-rate coil springs.
. Modified shock absorber valving calibrated for igher
rate front springs.
. lncreased diameter front stabilizer bar for greater
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stiffn ess.
Rear Suspension:
Higher-rate rear springs.
o Modified shock absorber valving calibrated for higherrate springs.
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COMET CYCLONE BUCKET SEATS
The combination of contoured all-foam
seat construction and cushion contour
(laminated fiber and foam) padding in
the parallel-pleat upholstery give the
Comet Cyclone the most luxurious seats
in its class.
all-vinyl upholstery is offered in
monochromatic or white schemes with
color-coordinated interior appointments.
This is real sew-through upholstery with
the padding sewn in every pleat.
Cyclone
The 1" parallel pleat seat inserts extend
over the top of the seat back. A bright tie
ornament is the only decoration.
Door trim panels carry out the narrow
pleat design with full-length bonded vinyl
pleats for the entire center area. A black
vinyl insert extends full length above the
pleated section. Narrow bright retainer
moldings mark the trim panel upper and
lower trim panel edges. A brrght and black
Cyclone plaque and checkered flag is on
the garnish molding.
pleat vinyl upholstery.
Unique door trim panels with pleated vinyl,
bright uppe_r and ldwer moldings, black viriyi
insert and Cyclone nameplate.Luxury armrests.
.
. Tachometer.
. Padded instrument panel. . Console.
. Black vinyl instrument panel applique.
. Walnut-tone 3-spoke sports-type steering
wheel.
. grigh! hardware 'for rear view mirror and
sun vrsors.
r Bright regulators, gear shift and turn signal
knobs.
. Comet Cyclone Super 289 V-8 engine. (4-V
carb uretor.)
. Color-keyed deep-loop carpet.
r Engine dress-up kit including bright rocker
arm.covers, oil fill pipe cap, radiator cap,
Comet Cyclone 2-door hardtops. The package includes:
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moldings.
Lower back panel appliques.
Cyclone nameplate on lower back panel.
All-foam bucket seats with narrow horizontal
air cleaner cover, and oil dip stick end.
Code
Models
Eolsters, Edges and Facings Seat lnserts
86
HT
Black Crinkle Vinyl
Palomino Crinkle Vinyl
Red Crinkle-Grain Vinyl
White Crinkle Vinyl
89
85
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HT
HT
Black Crinkle Vinyl
Palomino Crinkle Vinyl
Red Crinkle Vinyl
White Crinkle Vinyl
(a) Color-coordinated appointments in black, palomino or red.
HT
lnsfument Panel
Comet Galiente
Comet 202 & 104
Comparison
Full-width bright-finish
applique and black enamel
area surrounded by bright
Styling
Upper panel finish
Low-gloss enamel.
Steering Wheel
2-spoke 16" steering wheel,
applique and satin-silver
metallic applique surrounded
by bright molding.
Full-width black textured vinyl
applique and satin-silver
metall ic applique surrounded
by bright molding.
Padded panel with lowreflectance hair-cell texture
Padded panel with lowreflectance hair-cell texture
vinyl cover.
vinyl cover.
2-spoke 16" walnut-tone
steering wheel with bright
3-spoke sports-type 16"
walnut-tone steering wheel.
horn bars.
Bright horn bars.
Ful
molding.
Comet Cyclonc
color-keyed with bright
horn bars.
l-width walnut-toned
lnstrument panel knobs
Bright metal die castings.
Bright metal die castings.
Bright metal die castings.
Shift and turn signal
Black molded plastic
Bright metal die castings.
Bright metal die castings.
Not available-202,
Standard
Standard
lever knobs
Glove box lock
Standard-404.
1965 Comet lnstrument Panels
The new 1965 Comet instrument panel design
features a 5-dial instrument cluster with a large
easy-to-read circular speedometer.
Full instrumentation-Four large circular gauges
level, oil pressure, amperes and temper-fuel
ature-are mounted directly in front of the
driver, two on each side of the big-dial 120-mph
speedometer. The f uel, oil pressure and coolant
temperature gauges are electrical types which
require only a wire from the sender to the
gauge.
Gonvenient
controls-lgnition-starter switch loca-
tion at right of steering column affords extra
convenience. Left of steering column on instru-
ment panel lower edge is the remote control
for left air vent-a push-pull knob. Easy-working
heater-defroster controls are on lower panel at
right of steering column'
Unified design-All elements of the instrument
panel and cluster appear as integral, built-in
components. The instrument panel sheetmetal
is a welded-in part of the body structure extending full width between the windshield pillars.
Defroster discharge registers and radio speaker
grille are integral in the upper panel. Enameled
iurfaces have low-gloss f inish to reduce reflec-
tions.
Glove compartment,
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for
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lighting-Comet's instru m ent
ciuster is illuminated by soft green lighting
that's easy on the eyes' lntensity of light for
instruments is controlled by rotating the headEye-ease instrument
lamp switch.
OTHER INTERIOR FEATURES
Dual sun visors are standard equipment for all
1965 Comets. Colors match headlinings. Clips
at center of windshield header support sun
visor inner ends.
Padded sun visors, made with material similar to
padded instrument panel, are standard for the
Caliente convertible, and optional at extra cost
for other models.
Padded instrument panel for 1965 Comets has
low-reflectance hair-cell vinyl cover. Padded
panel is standard for Caliente and Cyclone
models and optional at extra cost for Comet 202
and 4O4 models.
Windshield-mounted mirror is sta ndard for Caliente
convertible and hardtop models and Cyclone
hardtop. The short bracket reduces vibrations,
and places mirror in excellent location for
visibility.'
Safety-courtesy lights for Caliente Series, oper'
ated by front door pillar switches, show red and
white cones of light when door is opened.
and upper windshield garnish moldings are installed for Comet
Caliente convertible and 2-door hardtop models
and Cyclone hardtoP.
Chrome-finish windshield pillar
are easy-to-clean molded
plastic in colors harmonizing with the interior.
The thick, durable plastic panels are moistureproof, scuff-proof and color-fast.
Comet cowl trim panels
Tachometer is standard on Comet Cyclone 2-door
hardtop and optional
at extra cost,
either
dealer- or factory-i nstalled, on other'65 Comets.
1965 Mercury comet Body color and uphotstery combinations
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seats, without console, at extra cost for Comet 404 2-door sedans. (c) Bucket seats with console standard on Comet Cyclone
2-door hardtop. (d) lnterior appointments color coordinated. (e) Bucket seats with console optional at extra cost on Comet
Caliente 2-door hardtops and convertibles.
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1965 MERCURY COMET OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
sTtru wl0llts
Comet
legular Production 0ptions (0nly)
Axle, Power Transfer Rear
Bucket Seats (Vinyl
Trim)-with
Console
Console
-without
Courtesy Light Group (c)
Emission System, Closed or Open (d)
Heater and Defroster (Delete Option)
Safety Seat Belts, Front (Delete Option)
Tinted Glass, Full
Tinted Windshield
Trim, Deluxe All-Vinyl
Vinyl-Covered Roof
Windshield Wiper (l nterval Selector) and Washer
Somet
Galianta
Gyclone
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(c)
lncludes two instrument panel lights, glove box light, ash
tray light, luggage compartment light (cargo light on
wagon) and rear door jamb switches for 4-door models.
(d) Mandatory where legal requirements dictate;
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others.
Standard on convertibles.
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Air Conditioner (a)
Back-Up Lights
Battery, Heavy Duty
Curb Molding
Deck Lid Release, Remote Control
Elapsed Time Clock
Emergency Flasher
Luggage Carrier, Roof
Mats, Rubber Twin Front only
Mats, Rubber Twin Front & Twin Rear
Mirror, lnside, Non-Glare
Mirror, 0utside, Remote Control
Power
Power
Radio,
Radio,
Brakes (c)
Steering
AM, Push-Button
AM/FM, Push- Button
Safety Seat Belts, Retractable
Tachometer
Rally- Pac (e)
Tires
(f):6.95 x
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7.35
Wheel Covers, Deluxe
Wheel Covers, Wire
(a)
(h) Available with. 8-cylinder.engines only;
(c)
(d)
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Calisnts
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xxxx(d)xxx
XXXX(d)XXX
XX
XX
XX
X
STD
XX
XX
STD STD sTD(h) sTD
XX
x(h) x
XX
x NA(b)
XX
XX
Rear seat speaker installed with optional radios in place
STD
STD
NA
mandatory
Available 2-door hardtops only in either Elack or White.
Comot
moldings
NA
equipment on air conditioned 8-cylinder mbdels.
2t2
standard on Comet Cyclone.
Available only with Multi-Drive Merc-0-Matic.
STD
Not available on convertibles.
Gomct
conditioner.
(b) Unique deluxe wheel covers and unique curb
NA
shock absorbers, higher rate springs,
increased diameter sway bar, and a maiual steering gear
with a lower numerical ratio.
(i)
Not available with 4-speed manual transmission; power
booster fan required on 8-cylinder models with air
NA
(g) lncludes.modified
sTtlt0lt
legular Production 0ptions 0r
0saler lnstrllsd lccassories
Ulllagtr
X(a)
NA
(f)
(a) Available 2-door hardtops and convertibles only.
(b) Available 2-door sedans only.
(e)
Gonst
202
XX
XX
XX
NA
XX
NA
STD
XX
XX
NA
NA
XX
Padded lnstrument Panel
Padded Sun Visors
Paint, Two-Tone
Performance Handling Package (g)
Power Booster Fan (h)
Power Rear Window
Gomat
tl8oilt
Gomct Gomat
202 flll
XXX
XXX
XXX
STD STD
XXX
XXX
XXX
Gomrt
lillagu
STD
of front speaker for Comet Cyclone 2-door hardtop and
other models equipped with optional Rally-Pac clirster.
(e) lncludes tachometer, elapsed-time clock and vacuum
gauge.
(f) White sidewall tire option available for all tire
sizes.
(e) 7.35 x 14 tires not available on 6-cylinder models.
(h) 7.35 x l4 standard on V-8 convertibles with air conditioner.
option. STD-Standard equipment. NA-Not Available. NEC-Available at
No Extra Cost.
1965 Mercury Comet Specifications
4-Door
Sedan
Sedan
Overall length.
Overall height-design......
Station
tL4'
109.5'
Convertible
tL4n
202
Galiente
Wagon
55.6'
55.60
56.00
195.30
l9 I .80
55.6',
56.O'
55.6',
56.o',
55.6u
56.00
195.3'
195,3/
195.3'
55.2',
55.2'
72.9'
3074
53.50
54.r'
55.20
72.9'
3134
72.90
331 I
7t.60
13.5
15.3
LO.7
Tread-front (a)...
-rear..
Caliente
2-Door
Hardtop
ll4n
tl40
Wheelbase.
202
202
2-Door
72.90
Overallwidth.
3034
Curb weight (V-8 auto.) (lb.)....
Usable luggage capacity-AMA (cu. ft.) 13.5
56.O'
3234
(a) Front wheel tread 55.0 for 6-cylinder models.
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS*
Front Compartment
Head room (eff.)..
Leg room (eff.)..
Hip room.
38.4'
38.4',
36.80
38.10
38.3'
41.8',
41.8'
41.8n
4r.8'
4L.80
57.\n
57.t'
57.Io
55.40
55.40
57.L'
55.4'
57.L',
Shoulder room..
55.4u
55.40
36.90
35.5u
36.9'
35.5'
56.6'
55.0'
35.9'
29.8'
56.5'
37.4'
36.8'
32-3il
45.Ou
35.50
56.50
54.\n
45.6'
54.9'
l'
28.7'
1 1.9'
28.7u
30.o'
Rear Compartment
Head room (eff.)..
(eff.)...
Hip room...
Leg room
56.6',
55.0'
Shoulder room.
ENTRANCE ROOM*
Front entrance height.
Front foot clearance.
Rear entrance height.
30.1'
11.9'
Rear foot
10.9'
30.
11.9'
1
1.9'
1
10.9'
LO.7'
1
1.9'
28.30
29.4',
clearance.
,
9.o',
10.9n
The curb weights listed above are for vehicles equipped with the Comet Cyclone 289 V-8 engine, Multi-Drive Merc-O-Matictransmission
'Front seat in rear'most position.
and heater dJfroster, and filled with gas, oil, coolant and
lubricants.
Comet Glass Areas
Square lnches
Side windows........
Windshield.
1088
1301
1301
1066
905
3160
1072
3369
Windshield slope from vertical..
51.7"
52.9"
4-Door
Caliente
Convertible Station Wagon
T23L
954
3294
5r.7"
Total glass.
Ca
4-Door
Sedans
905
Rear Window
2-Door
Hardtop
2-Door
Sedans
186
1066
24r7
a70
3I22
608
4325
52.9"
5r.7"
1
1300
rgo Compartment-Station Wagon
Cargo volume index(cu.
ft.).....
'
'.....
'..77.9
tailgate) . . . . . .104.8'
tailgate). .... . .. ..85.6"
' . .45.5'
Max. rear opening width (floor).
Max. load floor length (open
Load floor length (closed
Min. floor width (between
Rear opening
height..
wheelhouses).
..
.42.0'
-....26.6'
Optional Equipment Weights
Comet Cyclone SuPer 289 V-8 (4V)
over 289 V-8 (2V).
6lb.
Curb Weights-1965 Mercury Comet Vehicles
Comet
200 "6"
Pounds-with 3-speed
manual transmission
2725
Comet 202 2-door Sedan
Comet
CYclonc
289 V-8
3014
3054
Comet 202 4-door Sedan
Comet 202 4-dr. Wagon
2925
32t4
Comet 404 2-door Sedan
2735
3024
Comet 404 4-door Sedan
2770
3059
Comet 404 4-dr. Wagon
2930
3219
Multi.Drive Merc-0-Matic.
20 tb.
4-speed manual trans. (V-8 onlY).
22\b.
Comet Villager Wagon
Air conditioning
981b.
28 lb.
Comet Caliente 4-dr. Sedan
2800
3089
Comet Caliente 2-dr. HT
2825
3l l4
3010
3291
Power Steering.
PowerBrakes........
8 lb.
AM Radio and antenna
Heavy duty batterY...
7 tb.
ll
Station Wagon luggage carrier
15 lb.
lb.
Comet
Cal
3219
iente Convertible
3145
Comet Cyclone 2-dr. HT
Revised 10-15-64
o
Supersedes previous
t
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3
Mercury Comet Glass
lnterval Selector Windshield Wipers
Gomet's safety glass windshield is laminated
The lnterval Selector Windshield Wipers, optional at
extra cost with washer for all 1965 Comets, are an
exclusive "first" which competitors won't have until
next year, or later.
The coaxial switch for the wipers, which utilize electropneumatic control, has a dwell adjustment at the center for timing intermittent wiper operation and 3position outer control as the selection switch. The
three positions are "off", "constant" and "intermit.
tent", the latter providing the selective period of dwell
between wipers. Here's how the wipers operate:
In heauy rains, the wiper will maintain constant highspeed action of 140 wipes per minute.
For all but heauy rains,Ihe wiper can be adjusted so as
to provide a "pause" or "dwell" between each wiping
cycle of 2 strokes, The pause is adjustable by the
driver at from two to more than 10 seconds so that
the frequency of wiping may be made to match the
precipitation, car speed and traff ic conditions.
For passing, temporary continuous high-speed operation is automatically provided during acceleration, as
the manifold vacuum drops. When the car is no longer
accelerating and manifold pressure stabilizes, the
wiper motor is automatically returned to the pre-set
intermittent operation.
safety glass made with two layers of polished plate
glass and a plastic inner layer.
Comet's side windows are tempered (solid) glass
made with a scientific case-hardening process.
Scientific heat treatment produces glass that resists
inlpact, and, il broken, breaks into small chunks
or powder. Comet's rear windows for both sedans
and station wagons are tempered (solid) glass.
Tinted glass, a factory-installed optlon, is available for windshield alone, or for windshield and all
windows. Tinted glass deflects and filters out
bright glare for safer, more comfortable driving.
Non-clogging windshield washer nozzles-The
optional 1965 Comet windshield washer
I
t
I
has
newly developed anti-clog nozzles. These nozzles
have rubber tips which stretch, opening up the
spray hole to permit obstructions to escape.
Electric-powered windshield wipers with
15-
inch long blades are standard for all 1965 Comets.
The tandem-action wipers clear a wide span across
the windshield. The electric wiper motor does not
slow down on hills or during acceleration.
.. .,.
Flocked rubber runs-All 1965 .vr-i
Comet windows, including the li'J
station wagon back window.
have low-friction
double-lip
seals 't '1
the
ji
water
dacron l:
Customer Benefits:
r
lmproved vision. Under conditions of light precipitation or road
spray the timed wiping action prevents distracting streaking.
o
Running time for electric motor is reduced as much as 83ft under
some conditions, tending to greatly extend the service life of the
dow.
.
Greater driving comfort through relief from sound
wiper motion.
1965 Mercury Comet Radios
Comet AM Radio
glass runs. The double-lip
press against both sides of
glass foi effective air and
sealing. The low-friction
flocking reduces the effort neces-
sary to raise or lower the win-
entire system including the blades.
and constant
Restyling for the face and controls together with the
recessed mounting in the instrument panel produce
new appearance for the 1965 Comet AM radio.
Exterior changes include the new dial face and sub-dial
assembly with Comet letters, new knobs and tone
discs, and modif ied bright push-buttons.
Above-Comet AM-FM radio
Rear Seat Speakers
I
Both the conventional and reverberator-type rearseat speakers are available for 1965 Comets.
Conuentional-Speaker is installed at center of
I
d
package tray for all sedans and hardtops and in a
quarter panel for station wagons. Not available for
convertible. Dealer installed.
The AM radio, covering the 55O to 160O kilocycle band,
is an all-transistor receiver with printed circuits with
plug-in leads, and has f ive transistors and two diodes.
Comet AM-FM Radio
Comet's AM-[M push-button radio is restyled for 1965
with a new dial face and sub-dial assembly, new slide-
Studio Sonic speak.er wilh momentary time
delay which produces concert-hall tonal quality is
available for all sedans and hardtops. The reverberator unit mounted in the trunk is connected to
both the front and rear speakers. Dealer installed.
bar band selector with Comet letters and revised AM
push-buttons and shafts. Frequency numerals are
debossed on the rear surface of the lens for improved
Constant-Capacity Antenna
Comet radios for 1965 have constant-capacity
The receiver incorporates the latest advances in radio
engineering for miniaturization, reliability and f idelity.
All circuits are printed.
The AM-FM radio incorporates a combination receiver
antennas. The constant-capacity feature el iminates
the need for trimming the antenna after installation
on th'e car.
The antenna extends trom.22" to 56". Optimum
AM performance is obtained with the antenna at
maximum length.
Optimum FM performance is obta ined at 33" length
the antenna
-with
minimum.
extended
I
l"
above the
visibility. New styling treatment and the recessed
mounting in the 1965 instrument panels give the AMFM radio completely changed appearance.
for tuning in stations on the usual 550 to 16OO kiloto 108 megacyle FM band.
push-button
Operator has choice of
tuning with the
three FM buttons and two AM buttons or manual
tuning. The combination faceplate has the AM band at
the top of the horizontal dial and the FM band at the
bottom. Circuits include 10 transistors and 7 diodes.
cyle AM band plus the 88
1965 Mercury Comet Engines
Engines and transmissions
Cyclone Gomet Cyclone
Super 289 V-8 (a)
V-8
Gomet 2fi)
..6rt
other than standard
are optional at extra cost
Comet
289
289 cu. in.
200 cu. in.
Displacement
289 cu. in.
4.00 x 2.87
Bore and stroke (in.)
3.68 x 3.13
4.00 x 2.87
4.00 x 2.87
t20 @ 4400
200 @ 4400
225
190 (O 2400
282
lb-ft. @ rpm
9.2
Compression ratio
to I
9.3 to
I
Regular
Regular
Fuel
lic
Valve lifters
Hydraulic
Hyd ra
Alternator
38-amp.
38-amp.
Availability
Regular
Regular
production
prod uction
Transmissions
10.0
@ 6000
@ 3400
4-bbt.
to I
10.0
to I
Premium
Super Prem.
u
aulic
Mechanical
42-amp.
Special
Regular
production
0rder
a
o
o
3-speed manual
271
312
Single
Single
Exhaust
@ 4800
30s @ 3200
4-bbl.
2-bbt.
1-bbt.
Carburetor
@ 2400
Comet Cyclong
igh- Performance
289 V-8 (b)
289 cu. in.
Adv. hp @ rpm
Adv.
H
4-speed manual
o (b)
Multi- Drive Merc-0-Matic
(a) Comet Cyclone Super V-8 standard for Comet Cyclone 2-door hardtop and optional at extra cost for other models.
(b) The 271-hp Comet Cyclone High-performance V-8 engine is offered with conventional ignition or.with the extra cost transistorized
steering nor airconditioningcan.be
'-' ignitiin ai'oitioril .6ripnieni%irsos comet sedans,'filiaiopslno.convertibles. Neithei power
iisiirieo,in'comets niiiti wiitr'iriis e,uine. No extra cooiingliitel !s_r-equired or.offered. ihe 4-speed rianual transmission and the
i.iii
r+
iizj
ii1lon iiies
;;;'r;;i;i;?i;piidn! iiliira
i6st'for 1e65 Cohets built with the High-Performance V-8 engines.
Major gains are made in both performance and fuel
economy with the new engine, transmission and axle
combinations available for 1965 Comets. Highlights:
COMET 200 "6"-This new 2OO'cubic'inch "6" with 7'
main-bearing crankshaft is installed with either the
3-speed manual or optional Multi'Drive Merc'O'Matic
transmission.
with 3 for'
delivers superior
smoothness and performance along with an 8Vo gain
in fuel economy.
TEAMED WITH MULTI-DRIVE MERC-0'frlATlC,
ward gears, the Comet 20O
"6"
TEAMED W]TH 3-SPEED MAI{UAL TRAI{SIIIISSION, thE
Comet 2OO "6" delivers 6/s quicker start'up accelera'
tion-an improvement that would put the 1965 model
LYzcar lengths ahead of a 1964 at the end of the first
block. This new engine is l9/o more powerful than
the 170-cubic-inch "6" which it replaces.
o
V-8-The new 289'cu.'in. V'8 with
2-barrel carburetor replaces the 26O'cu"in. engine as
Comet's basic V-8. This larger, 22/s more powerful V'8
is available with standard all'synchronized 3-speed
manual transmission, or optional all'synchronized
4-speed manual or Multi'Drive Merc'O'Matic.
COMET CYCLONE 289
TEAMED WITH 3-SPEED MANUALTRANSMISSI0N
the Comet
Cyclone 289 V-8 accelerates gVofaster on start up. A
tb65 Comet with this combination would be 2Vz car
lengths ahead of the 1964 at end of the first block'
COMET CYCL0NE SUPER 289 V-8-Standard for the
Comet Cyclone 2'door hardtop and optional for other
models, ihe 4-barrel carburetor premium'fuel engine
incorporates refinements contributing to improved
performance. Rated at225 hp, 15 hp higher for 1965,
ihis engine is available with all three transmissions'
MOt{EY-SAVING FUEL ECONOMY-Comet's increased
Comet CYclone SuPer 289 V-8
wi th 4 -bo rrel ca rburetor
Revised 10-16-64
o
Supersedes previous
power permits use of high'economy (low numerical
iatio) rear axles which afJord quieter operation and
better gas mileage. High-economy rear axles are
standard with all three 1965 Comet engines'
SPECI FI CATI ONS
Comet 2(X)
Comet Cyclone 289 V-8
Comet Cyclone Super 289 V.8
"5"
Cylinder block & heads
Material
Cylinder head casting .. ...
Combustion chambers... ..
precision-cast alloy iron
integral with intake manifold
in-head, wedge-shape
precision-cast al loy iron
interchangeable, left and right
in-head, wedge-shape
precision-molded nodular alloy-iron
4, cast integrally
7, replaceable insert
steel-backed micro-babbitt
rubber-floated
precision-molded nodular alloy iron
8 (inc. 2 external)
5, replaceable insert
steel -backed micro-babbitt
rubber-floated
forged steel l-beam; separately forged caps
forged steel l-beam; separately forged caps
5. I 55"
Crankshaft
Material.
Counterweights
Main bearing type. .
Main bearings material
Vibration damper. ... .
.
.
.
Gonnecting rods
Type. .
Length.
.
4.716"
Pistons
autothermic, slipper type
tin-plated aluminum alloy with steel struts
alloy cast iron: upper, chrome plated;
Type
Material.
Compression rings (2)
..
Oil ring (l). .. . ..
Piston pins.
lower, coated
expanded-spacer with chromed steel rails
pressed in rod
.
autothermic, slipper type
tin-plated aluminum alloy with steel struts
alloy cast iron: upper, chrome plated,
lower, coated
expanded spacer-with chromed stecl lails
pressed in rod
Camshaft
Type......... .....
induction hardened
precision-molded nodular alloy iron
4, replaceable insert steel-backed babbitt
silent chain
induction hardened
precision-molded nodular alloy iron
5, replaceable insert, steel-backed babbitt
silent chain
.
free-turning, overhead
special alloy steel, aluminized
precision-molded austen itic steel
.
integral with cylinder head
non-rotating, overhead
special alloy steel, aluminized
precision- molded austenitic steel
integral with cylinder head
.
hydraul ic
hydraul ic
tubular steel
pearlitic malleable iron
none
Material
Bearings.
Drive...
Valves
Type....
.
Material-intake........
.
-exhaust........
Valve guides and seat... .
Valve lifters (tappets). . . .
Rocker arm assemBly
Rockerarmshaft......
Rocker arm material. .
Rocker cover.
.
rim bolted
(individual arms)
precision-cast nodular iron
rim bolted
Fuel system
l-barrel, downdraft
Carburetor.
Choke control.......
Fuel pump type
Fuel tank capacity.. .
.
.
Fuel filter.
Fuel tank filter type..
automatic
mech. driven, diaphragm
20 gallons
replaceable-element type
wire cloth, self-cleaning
2-barrel, or 4-barrel, downdraft
automatic
mech. driven, diaphragm
20 gallons
replaceable-element type
wire cloth, self-cleaning
pressure
pressure
oil mist
pressure
pressure
splash
indexed pressure stream
pressure
pressure
oil mist
pressure
pressure
splash
indexed pressure stream
rotor-type, non-floating
rotor-type, non-floating
5 qts. (including filter)
Lubrication system
Main bearings.
....
ioinJcirngffos.....
Piston pins.
Camshaft bearings
Tappets.
Timing gear or chain.
Cylinder walls. ..
Oil pump.
Crankcase capacity.
...
.
.
4.5 qts. (including filter)
disposable, ful l-flow
0il filter.
disposable, full-flow
Engine electrical
Distributor-type
ventilated, single breaker-point
.
12-volt high-capacity: 38 amp. rating
2-coil electro- mechanical
high-torque, positive engagement,
anti- kickout
18-mm self-cleaning, extended electrode
45 amp-hr, 54 plates
ventilated, single breaker-point
combination vacuum-centrifugal
1 -5-4-2-6-3-7-8
12-volt high-capacity: 38-amp. max. rating
2-coil electro- mechanical
high-torque, positive engagement,
anti- kickout
l8-mm self-cleaning, extended electrode
45 amp-hr, 54 plates
pressure vented, downflow
centrifugal impeller
pressure vented, downflow
centrifugal impeller
Spark advance
full vacuum control
Firing order
Alternator.
Alternator regulator
Starter motor type
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Spark plugs
Battery.
Cooling system
Type .
Pump type.
Thermostdts.
Radiator type
.
Radiator cap type.....
Radiator capacity
heater.
.
.....
-with
.
.
-5-3-6-2-4
I choke type
tube and fin, downflow cushion mounted
pressure vented at l2-15 psi
tube and fin, downflow cushion mounted
pressure vented at 12-15 psi
I
9.5 qts.
14.5 qts.
choke type
1965 Comet 200
The 6-cylinder engine for 1965 Comets, an improved
7-main-bearing version of the 2OO-cubic-inch thin-wall
engine, incorporates many design changes and
refinements affecting performance, reliability and
"6"
smoothness. Among these are the 7-main bearing
crankshaft, new cylinder head with larger intake and
exhaust valves, new camshaft with higher valve lift and
longer valve opening periods, and a new 38-ampere
alternator replacing the 30-ampere generator.
Hiehlights of 1965 lmprovements
7-main-bearing crankshaft-The 7-main-bearing crank-
shaft, held in the cylinder block in seven bearings
instead of four, runs with less deflection for quieter
operation and longer bearing life. Having seven main
bearings permits reducing the number of crankshaft
counterweights from seven to four to affect a signifiThe illustration aboue shous the new cylinder bloch for the 7-main bearing Comet
200 "6" engine. The cylinder bloch is inuerted in the illustration. The neut 7-main
bearing cranhshaft is Shown at the right.
Other Comet 200 "6" lmprovements
Carburetor-Several improvements are
incor-
porated in the carburetor including provision for
water-warming the automatic choke and improved
idle control.
Electrical system-Extensive improvements
cant reduction in crankshaft weight. The crankshaft is
precision-cast nodular iron with an integral rubberfloated vibration damper.
New cylinder block-The block is cast with three additional bearing supports to accommodate the 7-main
bearing crankshaft. The additional weight in the cylinder block practically balances out the weight reduction
of the crankshaft.
The cylinder block is durable, reliable alloy-iron pre.
cision cast for minimum weight. (Front engine cover is
a precision-machined aluminum casting.)
New cylinder head and larger valves-The new cylinder
head provides larger intake and exhaust ports for freer
breathing intake and exhaust. lncreases in valve head
diameter and valve head are shown in this comparison:
are
lntake
incorporated in the electrical system.
New pivotless contact points, designed for more
precise manufacturing, afford more precise point
seating with greater stability and better alignment. Reduced mass of the contact points serves
to reduce point bounce for improved high-speed
Head
operation.
New 38-ampere alternator in place of 30-ampere
generator. New 2-unit regulator.
New 45-ampere-hour battery with l-piece hard
rubber cover and increased electrolyte capacity.
The battery is tailored to the new alternator
system.
Neoprene rubber hose-The neoprene rubber
hose for the radiator connections, being more
resilient than the hose used previously, doesn't
squeeze out from under the clamps and take permanent set. This means some torque is retained
for
each clamp. Post-type clamps are used for
conn ections.
Larger oil pump-The oil pump for the 7-mainbearing.engine is a rotor type with 11ft higher
capacity for the full-pressure lubrication system.
Non-adjustable rocker arms-Adjustment screw
is eliminated from the push-rod end of each rocker
arm to reduce rocker arm weight and for increased
reliability.
t964
1965
1965 Gain
Valves
Diam.
1.53',
1.62u
.o9n
New camshaft for higher valve
Exhaust Valves
Head Diam.
L.27',
1.36'
.09,
lift and longer
valve
opening periods means the engine has larger valves
which open wider ' and stay open longer for imProved
breathing.
Valve Lift
Valve Opening
r964
.348',
1965
.368r
240 degrees
252 degrees
1.965 Gain
.o20'
12 degrees
Higher compression-The compression ratio is increased
from 8.7:1 to 9.2:1 for higher eff iciency.
Pistons and rings-The spread-strut design slipper-type
pistons, cast with the struts near the ends of the pin
boss, helps the pistons to conform more closely to the
cylinder bores. The pistons are cast aluminum alloy
with steel autothermic expansion control struts. A new
molybdenum-filled top ring replaces the chrome'
platLd ring used previously. The molybdenum wearing
surface minimizes ring and bore wear for longer life.
Larger distributor and pump drive shaft-Diameter of the
hei-shape intermediate shaft for the distributor and
oil pump is increased trom Yq" to s/rs" for durability.
1965 Mercury Comet V-8's
The 1965 Comet V-8's incorporate extensive improve.
ments for better breathing, electrical system performance and basic cylinder block construction, includ-
ing several refinements which were introduced as
1964r/2 ru nning changes. Highlights:
Better breathing-Combustion chamber configuration
and exhaust ports revised and intake valve-head
diameter increaseC from l.67" to 1.78" for all 1965
Comet V-8's for better breathing and ,high-perform'
ance efficiency.
lmproved carburetion-Larger 2-barrel carburetor with
20/6 higher capacity introduced. Vacuum'piston con'
trol for automatic choke for all V-8 carburetors.
lmproved electrical systems-New alternator, regulator,
distributor,ignition cables, spark plugs and batteryall premium quality.
Smoother driveline-Cylinder block casting revised for
6-bolt in place of S-bolt attachment and larger mounting surface for clutch housing or torque converter.
Larger 6-bolt mounting reduces driveline vibration
and affords smoother performance.
lmproved cooling system-New fans, top tank, water
pump impeller, radiator hose and long-life drive belts.
Higher compression ratios for increased performance and
efficiency. Compression ratio of regular-fuel Comet
Cyclone 289 V-8 is 9.3:1 while the compression ratio
of the premium-fuel Comet Cyclone Super 289 V'8 is
10.0:1-the highest, most efficient ever for Comet
engines.
o
The Comet V-8's are well "over-square" with
large 4ttdiameter pistons traveling short strokes.
The short strokes mean lower friction and less
piston travel per car mile.
Valve train has quiet, self-adjusting hydraulic
valve lifters actuated by a precision-molded,
high-lift camshaft. Light-weight rocker arms,
made of precision-molded nodular iron, are
individually mounted on independent ball studs.
This mounting eliminates the usual rocker arm
shaft and retainers to obtain a reduction in reciprocating friction and inertia forces for improved
engine efficiency.
Hydraulic valve lifters are actuated by the hiehlift cams on the precision-cast nodular iron
camshaft. The hydraulic tappets utilize highpressure oil from the engine lubrication system
to keep each lifter continuously in contact with
its cam and valve-lifter body. Plungers in the
hydraulic tappets are chrome-plated for greater
resistance to wear and corrosion.
All Comet engines are built with durable precision-cast alloy-iron cylinder blocks, cylinder
heads, and intake and exhaust manifolds. An outstanding advantage of alloy iron is its versatility.
After casting, it is easy to machine or process, yet
can stand high temperatures. lt has good expansion
and contraction qualities which make it ideal for
cylinder walls and cylinder heads. Free graphite
in the alloy-iron affords natural lubrication . . . also
soaks up and retains oil to provide minute pockets
of oil on the surface.
Aluminum-alloy parts-Precision-cast and precision-machined aluminum-alloy parts are used
where aluminum is advantageous. Among these
parts are pistons, engine front cover, carburetor
body, carburetor spacer block, fuel pump body
and oil pump housing.
Cylinder block-Alloy-iron 90" V-8 cylinder block is
precision-cast with walls
of uniform thickness. A
The rear of the cylinder
shallow casting, the crankcase extends approximately
to crankshaft centerline.
block is revised to provide a larger mounting surface
and 6-bolt attachment of clutch housing or torque
converter for greater rigidity and increased driveline
smooth ness.
Cylinder heads and exhaust manifolds are made with
the same precision-casting techniques as the cylinder
block.
lntake manilold-Made of alloy-iron precision cast by
shell-molding process, the intake manifold has equal
length over-and-under intake passages. Unrestricted
exhaust flow through the manifold between the left
and right cylinder banks provides heating for incoming
fuel-air mixture.
Crankshaft-Made of nodular iron and precision'cast
for high strength with minimum weight, the crankshaft
is a 5-main-bearirig design. Crankshaft has 6 integral
counterweights plus an external counterweight at
each end.
Vibration damper
is installed on the front end of the
crankshaft. This rubber-floated torsional vibration
damper with a rubber ring between the inner and
outer steel rings, serves to counteract crankshaft
vibration
sf
or smooth er, q u ieter d rive line performa nce'
Pistons-slipper-type 3-ring design precision'machin'
ed, aluminum alloy castings, with imbedded steel
struts for autothermic expansion control. Tin plating
prevents scuff ing of pistons and cylinder walls during
break-in.The top compression ring is chrome-plated
and the 2nd compression ring is phosphate-coated.
The lower oil ring has dual chrom.e-plated rails and
a steel expander sPring.
Mercury Comet Manual Transmissions
with the Comet
2OO tt6t'| engine has helical-cut gears with forged3-speed manual transmission installed
Ertension case is
cast aluminum for
reduced weight.
Transmission
case
is cast iron,
Comet 200
3-speed manual
2nd & 3rd
Gearratios-Ist....
2.76
1.69
(to
1)
Znd
.
Life-of-car fluid is installed in all Comet transmissions
"6"
Synchronized gears.
at the factory. The transmission oil doesn't
Magnetic plug with U-shape magnet collects metallic
particles which might otherwise damage the trans-
3.14
mission.
0n column
Shift selector.. ..
need
periodic draining. The owner is expected to maintain
the fluid at proper level up to the filler plug.
1.00
3rd
Reverse
bronze synchronizers for 2nd and 3rd gears. Anti.
friction bearings contribute to quiet, long life and high
efficiency. Ball bearings at the front of the case carry
the main drive gear. Main shaft has needle bearings
at front, ball bearings at rear, and a bushing at end
of the transmission case extension.
3-speed all-synchronized manual transmission
is
in-
stalled as standard equipment at no extra cost with
Comet Cyclone 289 V-8 and Comet Cyclone Super 289
V-8. ln the all-synchronized transmission all gears
except reverse gear and sleeve are in constant mesh
with the countershaft cluster gear. All forward-gear
shifting is accomplished by synchronizer sleeves.
Driver can downshift into "low" at speeds up to 20
.,t,9
'b" Ertension case
mph, or into 2nd at up to 4O mph.
is
cast aluminum for
:).'
.fj):
,..*,u
"?'{
red.uced weiEht.
Transmission
case
is cast iron.
3-soeed
Comet Cyclone 289 V-8
all-syndhronized Comet Cyclone Super 289 V-8
Synchronized gears.,
Gearratios-1st.....
(to
l)
lst, 2nd & 3rd
2.79
2nd ...
1.
3rd
1.00
.
Reverse
Shift selector.
.
.,.
70
2.87
Gear
2.18:.l
ratios-1st.
1)
2nd.
.
3rd.
.
.
1.93:l
1.36:l
:l
4th ..
I .00
Reverse
2.78:l
Comet's 4-speed trdnsmission has the inter'
national shift pattern and floor mounted' leuer.
The finger-operated safety release fork on the
shift leuer must be raised' to moue the shift lever
znto reuerse.
o
.
.
*Optional at extra cost.
Life-of-car fluid installed at assembly plant.
Ball bearings support input shaft and gear . . . and center of output
shaft.
Needle bearings in input shaft bore . . . also countershaft runs 0n
2 rows of needle bearings.
0n column
Gomet CYclone 289 V'8
4-speed
all-synchronized Comet CYclon_e
manual transmission Super 289 V-8
(to
Premium-quality manufacturing
. All gears are heat treated . . . all gear teeth shot-peened.
. 10070 operation test in sound-proof room at factory.
. 100% water and air test for leaks at factory.
. 100% installation of magnetized filler plug.
r All forward gears are helical cut.
The 4-speed all-synchronized manual transmission* affords
the ultimate in flexibility, performance and driving
pleasure. With the 4-speed transmission, the driver
can operate the engine nearer peak power and torque
more of the time to obtain maximum performance and
handling through the gears.
ln the all-synchronized transmission, the rotation speed of the
synchronizer sleeves is synchronized while the sleeves are being
engaged to permit shifting up or down without clashing regardless
of engine speed. Driver can accelerate lrom lst to 4th gear with
synchronized smoothness and decelerate, using progressive lower
gears without clashing in any ratio. Gear ratios and torque capacity
are tailored to Comet V-8 engines. Highlights:
.
Major gears up to 40/s wider for increased durability and quiet
operation (compared with the previous transmission).
r
All gears are in a compact precision-made assembly contained
in the gear case.
e
Close-ratio gears with 1.36:l 3rd gear ratio.
Recommended Speed Range
Gearshift
4th to 3rd
3rd to 2nd
2nd to
lst
Downshift between 55 and 25 mph
Downshift between 35 and l5 mph
. Downshift between 20 and 0 mPh
.
.
Downshilts should not be made at speeds higher than maximums.
Multi-Drive Merc-0-Matic
Type
Mechanical
Converter
ratios....
type ..,
.. .
.
.
Torque converter with
automatic planetary
gear train
3 forward and reverse
Singl e-stage,
3-element hydraulic
Converter
diameter..
,
Gearratios-low. .....
2.46 to
lnter.......
High.......
1.46 to
sion. Customer benefits
o
1.00 to
Reverse....
Gear selector.
Vacuum Throttle-Valve Gontrol-ln this system, a vacuum line
extending to the transmission relays the driver's accelerator
position setting and carburetor throtfle position to the transmis-
.
n.25',
.
Comet's 3-speed Multi-Drive Merc-O-Matic with 6position selector and two drive ranges is offered as
optional extra cost equipment with all three 1965
Comet engines. This transmission, designed and
built to be the finest automatic in the field, is the only
automatic offered for 1965 Comets.
Teamed with the Comet 2OO "6,,or one of the V-g's,
Multi-Drive Merc-O-Matic stands out for smoothness,
quiet operation, and efficient torque multiplication.
Tailored for Comet power, these Multi-Drive Merc-OMatics can multiply the torque received from engine
as much as f ive times. Outstanding features:
. Simplified gears of advanced design.
. Die-cast aluminum gear case with drilled hydraulic
passages in gear-case walls. Also integral mounting
for servos.
. Full-vacuum throttle valve control requires no adjustment after assembly.
. All-aluminum housing for reduced weight.
Low Maintenance: Every Comet automatic gets a dynamometer run during the factory final inspection.
Bands are adjusted after run. Life-of-car filter and
fluid are installed at factory.
.
2.201o
0n steering column
:
Smoother shifting because shifts are accurately and precisely
timed by the vacuum control.
Proper transmission shift quality and timing are built into the
transmission and the vacuum-controlled cam assembly.
Requires no adjustments after assembly
cost of periodic adjustments.
...
owner saves the
Advantages-Mu lti-Drive Merc-O-Matic
r Maximum versatility and flexibility with two auto-
matic, forward driving ranges (D1 and D2), plus low
reverse, park and neutral.
DI driving range provides 1-2-3 shift for
response and solid feel.
P
R
l'| ilz ilr
L
6-position selector lever
P -Positive lock-up for parking.
gear.
R
-Engages reverse
planetary gear eleN
-Silent neutral . . . with no
ments turning over when engine is running.
D2-Transmission starts in intermediate and upshifts 2-3. Downshifts 3-2. Recommended for
starting on stippery surfaces.
Dl-Transm ission starts in low and upshifts I-2-3.
Downshifts 3-2-1. ls preterred for all normal
operation.
L -Transmission
starts in low and stays in low.
However, if transmission is shifted into low al
a car speed that would not be safe for low gear,
transmission will go into 2nd, and when car
speed drops to 18 mph will shift into low.
Starter operates only in Neutral or Park.
lively
D1 provides "high-to-low" coasting downshift for
smoother deceleration.
r Rapid start-up in D1 range . . .LO% faster.
o Accelerator-controlled forced downshift for rapid
acceleration, passing, or hill climbing.
. D2 range provides optimum smoothness for startup. Serves for starting o6r slippery surfaces.
. Low range provides maximum power for grades or
heavy loads.
.
Low range provides safe, positive engine braking
for downgrades or on a level road.
r Park position engages positive transmission park
lock-up. Holds car on steepest grades. Serves as
an auxiliary parking brake.
High gear in planetary gear set is always available
' for
the drive range. ls never locked out.
r Vacuum throttle control provides smoother shifting
.. . dependable operation.. . reduced maintenance
cost through elimination of periodic adjustments.
r Water cooling for transmission fluid by cooling unit
in radiator tank.
1965 Mercury Comet Rear Axles
The 1965 Comets have a wider selection of rear axles,
including high-performance optional ratios for most
engine-transmission combinations and a new controlled-slip Power Transfer option for all power teams.
All Comet rear axles are the semi-floating
hypoid
gear design with lYz" offset pinion to lower the drive'
line and floor tunnel.
Axles for the Comet 2OO "6" have conventional over'
hung pinion gear and a 7.25" ring gear.
Axles for the V-8 powered Comets have the straddle'
mounted pinion with two tapered roller bearings
ahead of the pinion gear and a straight roller bearing
behind. Ring gears for V-8 powered models are 8"
Rear axle vent to dormant area-a tube extending from
rear axle to an enclosed area inside the frame side rail
prevents road contaminants from reaching the rear axle
gears and lubricants.
diameter with either the 3-speed manual or 4'speed
manual transmissions and 7.75" with the Multi'Drive
Merc-O-Matic transm ission.
Rear axle shafts are case-hardened by electrical induction for
REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS
Type...
......Semi-floating with
pressed
greater strength and durability.
A single filler plug is provided for checking fluid level and adding
lubricant as needed. As the axle is filled with life-of-car lubricant
at the factory, draining isn't necessary. (No drain plug is provided.)
steel, banjo-tYPe housing
Differential ...Deep-offsethypoidgears
bearings Ball, double-sealed,
Wheel
PermanentlY I ubricated
, .. .. ..7.25"
"6"
V-8's
Ringgeardiam.
Ring gear diam.
....
High-economy rear arles with 2.80:1, 2.83:l or 3.00:l ratios
are available in selected combinations for both V-8 and 6'cylinder
powered models. (See table.)
.7.75'or 8.00"
PowerTransfer Axle*-Comet's new controlled'slip
Power Transfer rear axle is a new design with a 7'
plate clutch pack. This design incorporates three
bonded plates to provide 5OTo more friction surface
than previous axles of this tYPe.
The Power Transfer rear axle is simply a conventional
axle plus the clutch pack. The conventional differential
case and case cover are machined to provide notches
for the dog-eared steel clutch plates, while a differ'
ential lubricator is added as well as a pair of lubricant
scoups for additional cooling of the clutch pack'
The facing material for the bonded plates is similar
to that used for automatic transmission clutch packs.
Advantages of the optional extra'cost Power Transfer
rear axle are shown in the comparison table.
*(Jptional at Ertra Cost
REAR
IXII
(Rear axle ratios to
Comet
200
4-speed
3-speed ilanual
RAIIOS
srd. ont. il#l1
l)
std.
ilanual*
opt.
?l#
"$"
Convertible & wagon
3.20
2.83
3.20
3.50
3.20
3.20
3.00
3.50 3.00
3.00
3.50
Comet Cyclons 289 Y'8
Sedan, hardtop & convertible
3.00
3.50
3.00 2.80
3.00
3.50
3.s0
Comet Ctclonc Super 28$ Y'8
Sedan, hardtop & convertible
Arle
Permits differential action at
all times.
su.
3.50
3.20
Sedan & hardtop
ConYentional
ltulti-Drirl llrrc-0.ilatic*
3.50
3.00
opr. lljlT
3.20
3.20
3.20
3.00
3.00
3.00
Gontrolled
Resists differential action at all times. The rear axle shafts are locked in the differential so the wheels work in unison until the car changes direction. ln turns, the
clutch in the rear axle breaks loose to permit controlled (limited) slipping until the
car returns to a straight course.
Divides engin'e torque equallY
between left and right axlg
sh afts.
Wheel with least traction will
spin under poor traction
conditions.
tt one wtreet loses traction due to lifting or slippery surfaces, it is prevented from
rotatingfasterthantheotherwheelandtherebyprovidestraction onthebitingwheel
to the ixtent of the clutch capacity of 350 foot-pounds.
Wheel with least traction turns at same speed as wheel with bite.
1965 Mercury Comet
Rear Suspension
Comet's rear suspension incorporates fully insulated
semi-elliptical leaf-type rear springs a nd dou ble-acting
hydraulic shock absorbers. Several improvements
contribute to better ride, wide-stance stability and
over-all performance.
tread-Tread is 56,'.
Long, wide spring leaves-S5,'long and 212', wide. Asym-
Wide rear wheel
This cross-section view of Comet's lso-Clamp
shows how butyl rubber Vz" lhick surrounds the
rear spring leaves to eliminate metal-to-metal
contact in the rear attachments. The butyl rubber,
retained in stamped steel upper and lower clamp
sections, insulates the spring to prevent transference of road or rear axle noises. During assembly
the upper and lower clamp sections are drawn
together by tightening the U-bolts.
REAR SUSPENSIOI{ SPECIFICATIONS
Springs,
type......
. . .Longitudinal semi-elliptic
leaf-type
Length, width, No.
leaves..
Front mounting
...55" x 2/2",4leaves
....
.2" rubber bushing in hanger
Rear mounting........Compression shackle,
bushed
Finaldrive.
..
..Hotchkiss
Shock Absorbers......Hydraulic, diagonally
mounted
Axle-to-spring
insulation
.
.. Full rubber isolation
clamps
1965 Mercury Comet
Shock Absorbers
metrical mounting of the axle . . . longer, softer part
behind.
in front hanger of each rear
thick rubber-cushioning around
the attachment bolt for effective cushioning of driving
and braking forces. This large natural rubber bushin!
affords compliance to both vertical and horizontal
forces. The bushing is assembled with steel inner
and outer sleeves.
Hotchkiss drive-All driving and braking forces are
2-inch rubber bushing
spring provides
3/+,,
transmitted to the vehicle through the leaf-type springs
and larger rubber bushings surrounding the attach.
ment bolts.
Compression-type rear shackles stiffen springs under load
.
permit return to normal softness when load is
relieved.
lso-Clamp attachments provide insulation between rear
springs and rear axle. Comet's lso-clamps are made
under the same Ford Motor Company patent as the
Lincoln Continental's.
Front shock absorbers-The new front shock absorbers
for 1965 Comets have a polyurethane rubber bumper
installed internally on the shaft for rebound control.
This design affords the advantages of some internal
rebound control while separating function from the
shock absorber hydraulic system. The front shock
absorbers, mounted inside the front coil springs, have
large top and bottom rubber bushings for insulation
and additional cushioning.
Rear shock absorbers-The rear shock absorbers are
diagonally mounted. These are double-acting hydrau.
lic type as are the front shock absorbers.
Gonstant viscosity fluid which is less
affected by temper-
ature changes affords more positive and uniform
action for Comet shock absorbers.
1965 Mercury Gomet Front Suspension
Comet ride is improved siill further for 1965 through
introduction of several ref inements which contribute
to smoothness and stabilitY.
o New low-rate front springs for softer, smoother
fine-car ride.
. New front shock absorbers with internal rebound
cushioning of a polyurethane rubber bumper'
. Butyl rubber impact bumpers with low resiliency for
improved cushioning. (For cushioning iounce.)
o New low-silhouette 6.95 x 14 tires soak up bumps
better than any tire available before . ' . for improved
ride and comfort.
Other front suspension features:
Rubber cushioning with 30 rubber bushings and bear'
The illustrations above
show details of Comet's
front suspension. Highposition mounting Places
the coil sPring in a bodY
diameter. Rubber insulated
at ends.
Hvdraulic,
-mounted telescoPic,
inside sPrings.
.Steel torsion bar link-tYPe,
rubber mounted
integral parts of the body. The engine center of gravity
is below the springs.
engine
center of gravitY. The cut-
away view shows con'
struction of the front
suspension lower ball-joint,
Front Suspension SPecifications
Su spe
n
.
.
sion
arm bushings.
.
Springs
.
Shock absorbers
.
Stabilizer..
.
..
.
Low-friction bushings in upper front suspension arms
are 8-pitch thread design for reduced friction and
smoother riding. One of these bushings is installed
at each of the 4 upper suspension arm inner pivots'
Are permanently lubricated with sealed-in oil'
Complete rubber insulation-Large rubber bushings in'
sulate the front suspension anchors and other points
to cushion road-produced vibrations and absorb noise'
Front-suspension ball-joints are packed and sealed at
the factory. Normally these 4 loints can go 36'000
miles or 3 years before needing service. Each ballcoil spring which
joint
-keepsis spring-loaded with a sturdy
the spherical part in contact with the seat'
The spring provides normal life-of-car wear take-up'
High-positioned coil springs are installed above upper
tower above the
Type........
ings in front suspension alone'
Low-friction ball-joints tilted for reduced friction.
Big-car spring travel-Comet's deep-coil front springs
afiord 4" down and 5" rebound travel. Equals spring
travel of many big cars.
lndependent with ball-loints
Threaded, permanentlY
I u b ricated
Helical coil with
4"
inside
Fine-Adjusted Front Wheel Bearings
Comet front-wheel tapered roller bearings are
packed with a special long-life lubricant,adjusted
with twice the usual precision, and secured with a
12-sided vernier-type lock-nut. Precision-made
seals retain the lubricant. A tight-fitting dust cap
covers the spindle end and adiustment nut.
front suspension arms in spring towers that
are
Front wheel bearings on 1965 Comets are installed
with tools which adiust the bearings with the precision
of a fine watch. This equipment makes the seating
and adjustment of the wheel bearings one of the most
exacting manufacturing operations on the entire car'
This special attention to front wheel bearings means
importa nt customer benef its:
. lmproved ride and handling when the bearings are
neither too loos.e nor too tight.
. Reduced tire wear for improved tire life.
. Less wear on bearings through proper distribution
of loads.
.
Low maintenance. The front wheel bearings' adjust-
ment and repacking is scheduled, if required' at
intervals-25/o longer for 1965' This
braking lining check, or when brakes
with
coincides
3O,OOO-mile
are relined.
Testing Front Wheel Spindles-Front wheel spindles for Mercury
Comet vehicles must pass a black light magnetic test at the manufacturing plant before being approved for shipment to the assembly
plant. This 100% inspection is designed to verify the structural
integrity of the front wheel spindles' The test is oerformed in a
ntaci tgnt booth. After an intense magnetic field is set up in the
spindle, a solution containing ferro'magnetic particles and fluorescent particles would glow under the black light to mark the defect'
-ffii ft,i
W
1965 trtEt
rJva,
Mercury
t,ut y l.luilll
Comet Steering Systems
made in the power steering
handling and
$i'.""'."i;: l"r"e"EhT; for improved
driving feel. Hightights:
.Compact pressure-balanced hydraulic steering
pump with integral reservoir for optionat powei
.
.
.
steering.
More responsive power steering with
la/s
faster
response to steering wheel movement.
Over-all power steering ratio reduced to 21.6:1.
Power steering available for 6-cylinder models.
Comet Power Steering* Features
as optional equipment
-Available
for all 1965 Comet models,
the power steering system
is an improved linkage booster type with boitr I new
hydraulic pump and power cylinder.
Comet power steering
The system provides hydraulic power assistance which
increases according to the effort required to turn the
steering wheel. The maximum pressure the driver has
to apply for turns is only five pounds. Hydraulic pres_
sure provides up to 8a/" of the energy for steering.
STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
Type
.
Steering
gear..... . ..
.
.
Steering linkage joints.
.
Symmetrical lin kage with
cross-link and idler arm
Recirculating bal l-type
Dirt proof, water tight,
pre-l
Turning diam.-sedan
_s.w....
u
bricated
Pressure-balanced design means
the hydraulic fluid is
under pressure on both sides of the impeller vanes.
This is accomplished by providing four intake and
exhaust ports instead of two. With the g-vane impeller,
four vanes are always sending hydraulic fluid 'under
indexed pressure to the power cyiinder.
The increased number of vanes and ports for the new
pump contributes to quieter operation and reduces
pulsations in the hydraulic system. The only load on
the hydraulic pump is the belt load.
lntegral hydraulic reservoir wraps around the pump part
of the assembly. Making the reservoir integrai with
the pump results in a more compact assembly, per_
mits.short direct passages from reservoir to-pump
and improves the mounting on the engine.
Other Steering System Features
Comet steering system has recirculating ball-and-nut
type gear. ln this unit, the ball-and-nut assembly that
controls the steering linkage is driven by recirculating
steel balls. The steel balls reduce friction, lessen wear
on gears, and reduce need for adjustment.
16-inch steeringwheel, for both manual and opt. power
steering, affords improved feel with light touch.
Low-friction needle bearings for both the upper and lower
bearings on sector shaft reduce steering efforts.
Permanently lubricated idler arm bushings of new design
have rubber bushing sliding within a steel shell.
40.0 curb to curb
38.9 curb to curb
Comet's power steering is designed for economical
maintenance. Lubrication of the power steering cylinder
ball-stud is scheduled only at 36,000-mile or 3-year
i
nte rva I s.
Polyester - cord drive belt
The premiumquality polyester-cord drive belt for 1965 Comet
power steering can last twice as long . . . can go
twice as long as previous belts without adjustment.
-
Hydraulic power cylinder is
center-mounted
and is attached at the steering center link with
ball-stud connection.
Pressure-ba lanced hydraul ic pump
This new power steering pump has two major improvements over previous pumps-the pressure-balanced
design and the integral hydraulic fluid reservoir
which is wrapped around the pump.
a
sTttRlt{c
ciln
RATt0 C0itPtRts0l{s
Steering gear ratio
lilanual
Staering
Standard
1961-5
Cyclonc (a)
0rt. lg05
Powcr $taaring
t961
t965
20:l
l6:1
20:l
16:l
4.6
3.6
4.6
3.6
Overall steering ratio
Turns, stop-to-stop
(a) The optional High-Performance Handling package available for 1965
C_omet Cyclone 2-door hardtops includes the lB% more responsive
15:l manual steering gear.
*Optional at extra cost, either dealer- or
factory-installed.
Mercury Comet Self-Adjusting Brakes
Comet's hydraulic brakes are duo.servo type with
self-adjusters which can keep the brakes adjusted
mechanically for life of the linings. The self'adjusting
mec'hanism, consisting of a cable, cable guide, ratchet
and adjuster screw assembly, adjusts the brakes'
when applied during reverse braking, more precisely
than it can be done bY hand.
Durable brake linings of molded asbestos up to Yq" thick are
compounded for fade resistance, long service and quiet operation.
Full-cast drums-Comet V-8's larger brakes have full'cast drums
and backs for front wheels for greater smoothness in operation.
Gomet parking brake, actuated by a brake
handle mounted just left of the steering column
applies the rear wheel brakes. The parking'brake
conduit
is nylon lined for smoother operation,
durabil ity and reliabilitY.
Rear wheel brakes are a combination of cast-iron drums and
stamped-steel backs for all models. Labyrinth seal keeps dirt and
water from brake mechanism. Curved edge of brake backing plate
mates with groove in brake drum edge.
Vacuum-Assisted Power Brakes*
Power assistance reduces pedal effort by 4OTo. The
power brakes can be either factory' or dealer'installed.
Comet's power brakes utilize manifold vacuum to assist operation
of the brake pedal . . . to provide easy, gentle stops with less pedal
pressure. Vacuum power assistance is available at all times when
ihe engine is turning over. ln addition, a vacuum reserve will
immedi-ately provide additional power-assisted stops when engine
vacuum is not available. Even with all vacuum reserve depleted'
the brakes will adequately stop the car (but somewhat higher brake
efforts) due to mechanical linkage to master cylinder.
*Optional at extra cost taith automatic transmission'
Other brake features:
Dash-mounted master cylinder is in a high cleaner
v-8 trloDELS
6-CYr-. riloDELS
location.
Sodrns,
Precision-made brake assemblies, manufactured to
Brake
close tolerances and with the web centered on the shoe
Sizas
lever to the star wheel.
Brake drum diam.
Deep-notch star wheels provide better engagement
of the adjuster lever.
Mechanical stop light switch mounted on pedal arm
Total brake
lining area
rim, provide more positive positioning of the adjuster
and actuated directly by brake master
hydraulic
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Drum swept
area
frgtlt
9u
t0'
l0'
131
157.s
sq. in.
in.
Shtlor
i.rdtoFr
convoltilhs
sq. in.
212 sq.
I
#t'lll
254 sq.
t54.2
in.
sq.
in.
251 sq.
in'
154.2
sq. in.
251 sq. in'
cylinder push rod.
The Siza
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Standard
6.95 x 14
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4Y2"
0ptional
NA
NA
NA
Standard(a)
6.95 x 14
l4'
5"
0ptional
7.35 x 14(a) 14"
5"
uilrtr
Mercury Comet Tires
&
Ilnt slzts
6-cylinder models
V-8 powered models
lls.
Lugs
NA
eoth tttr 6.95 and 7.35 x 14 tires are 2-ply with 4-ply rating' White side
tptional for both'sizes. (a)'The 7.35 x 1.4 tires are standard
for Caliente convertible with V-8 engine and air conditioning'
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1964
1965
Approximately 7 years of development.work by Ford
fubior Compaiy engineers, aimed toward improvingtire
uniformity,'along with improved appearance and longer
tire life, preceded the introduction of these tires on the
1965 Comet. A special tire uniformity testing machine
was designed at Ford [ngineering for use in the development of these new tires.
Customer benefits:
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Better traction and improved braking.
Cooler running.
Up to l0% or 12% longer tire life'
Better directional stability, handling and ride.
The 1965 Comet tires are the low'silhouette, widetread design with bias'cord construction, similar to
the tires inlroduced on the 1964 Lincoln Continental'
These high-eff iciency tires provide improved handling
and stability and as much as IOVoto t2/slonger tire
life, based on vehicle testing. lmproved ride and
appearance are other advantages. Other features:
Bias-cord angle construction-Cords are set at an angle
to provide the advantages of a low'silhouette tire
without any sacrifice in tire deflection.
tVider tread and larger footprint-Afford tire traction and
better cushioning of irregularities.
Contoured shoulder design-Shoulders on the tread are
reduced to afford better stability, improved handling
on curves and better cooling.