1937 LINCOLN

1937 LINCOLN

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Lincoln-Zephyr, 12 Cylinder, 122" Wheelbase

Lincoln, Series 300, Model K, 136"-145" Wheelbase

Engine Specifications-Lincoln Zephyr

V-12 Engine

Bore & Stroke:2-3/4" X 3-3/4"

Engine Displacement: 267.3 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 6.70:1

Taxable Horsepower: 36.33

Horsepower: 110 @ 3,900 RPM

Torque: 186 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Carburetor: Stromberg Downdraft, 2 Barrell

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.44:1

Tire Size: 7.00 X 16 inches, Inflation Pressure, 28 Front & Rear

Lincoln Zephyr with 12 Cylinder Engine

2 Door Coupe Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 700

Base Price: $1,245; Shipping Weight: 3,329 Pounds; Production Total: 1,500

2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 720

Base Price: $1,165; Shipping Weight: 3,214 Pounds; Production Total: 5,199

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 730

Base Price: $1,265; Shipping Weight: 3,369 Pounds; Production Total: 23,159

4 Door Town Limousine, 6 Passenger, Model 737

Base Price: $1,425; Shipping Weight: 3,398 Pounds; Production Total: 139

Tune Up Data, Lincoln Zephyr

V-12 Engine

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-9 (Long Reach), H-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug Gap: .025"

Breaker Point Gap: .015"

Cam Angle: 36 Degrees

Timing Mark & Location:

There are No Timing Marks on the Flywheel

Distributor #H-12127; 4 Degrees BTDC

Distributor #16H-12127; 2 Degrees ATDC

Strobescope Settings:

Distributor #H-12127; 2 Degrees BTDC

Distributor #16H-12127; 1 Degree ATDC

Tappet Clearance, Cold:

Intake: .013"

Exhaust: .013"

Cylinder Head Tension:

Aluminum Head: 40 Ft Lbs

Cast Iron Head: 50 Ft. Lbs

Valve Specifications-Lincoln Zephyr

V-12 Engine

Tappet Clearance, Running Cold:

Intake: .013"

Exhaust: .013"

Tappet Clearance, For Timing:

Intake: .013"

Exhaust: .013"

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens 19.5 Degrees BTDC

Exhaust Valve Closes 16.5 Degrees ATDC

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 45 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Minimum Valve Spring Pressure (New Spring): 51 Lbs @ 2-1/8"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .0015"-.0035

Exhaust: .0015"-.0035"

Piston & Ring Data, Lincoln Zephyr

V-12 Engine

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land: .012"

Top of Skirt: .002"

Pull on Scale: 4 to 8 Lbs.

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .012

Oil Control Ring: .008"

Clearance Between Ring & Groove

Compression Ring: .0015"-.002"

Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0015"

Engine Bearing Data-Lincoln Zephyr

V-12 Engine

Camshaft Bearing End Play: .002"-.004"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001:-.003"

Connecting Rod Journal Diameter: 2.125"-2.1255"

Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.003"

Connecting Rod End Play: .009"-.019"

Connecting Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Ft Lbs

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.400"-2.405"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"

Main Bolt Tension: 60-70 Ft Lbs

Capacities-Lincoln Zephyr

V-12 Engine

Cooling System: 27 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons

Crankcase Capacity: 6 Quarts

Grade of Oil: +32 Degrees F: 30

+10 Degrees F: 20W

-10 Degrees F: 10W

Transmission Capacity: 2-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer: 90; Winter: 80

Differential Capacity: 2-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer: 140; Winter: 90

Wheel Alignment Specifications-Lincoln Zephyr

Caster: +4 Degrees

Camber: +1/2 Degrees

Toe In: 1/16"

Kingpin Inclination: 4-1/4"

Rear Axle Specifications-Lincoln Zephyr

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006"-.010"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: None

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Nut

Axle Shaft End Play: .000"-.015"

Popular Lincoln Zephyr Options

Leather Upholstery, Fitted Luggage, Radio, Heater

1937 Lincoln Zephyr Historical Data

Model Year Production Total was 29,293

Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers, Lincoln Zephyr, Model 901: H-15550

Brake Specifications-Lincoln Zephyr

Lining Material: Primary shoe, molded; Secondary shoe, woven

Lining Length Per Wheel: 23-7/8"

Lining Width: 1-3/4"

Lining Thickness: 7/32"

Brake Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

1937 Lincoln, Series 300, Model K

Engine Specifications-Model K

V-12 Engine

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/18" x 4-1/2"

Engine Displacement: 414.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.38 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 46.88

Horsepower: 150 @ 3,400 RPM .

Rear Axle Ratio: Standard: 4.23:1

Optional: 4.58:1 & 4.90:1

Tire Size: 7.50 x 17 inches; Inflation Pressure, 40 Front, 40 Rear

Model 300, With 12 Cylinder Engine

4 Door Willoughby Trunk Sedan, 7 Passenger, Model 353

Base Price: $5,550; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 7

4 Door Sedan, 2 Window, 5 Passenger, Model 354-A

Base Price: $4,450; Shipping Weight: 5,492 Pounds; Production Total: 48

4 Door Sedan, 3 Window, 5 Passenger, Model 354-B

Base Price: $4,450; Shipping Weight: 5,522 Pounds; Production Total: 136

2 Door Willoughby Coupe, 5 Passenger, Model 356

Base Price: $5,550; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 6

4 Door Town Sedan, 7 Passenger, Model 357-A

Base Price: $4,750; Shipping Weight: 5,697 Pounds: Production Total: 212

4 Door Limousine, 7 Passenger, Model 357-B

Base Price: $4,850; Shipping Weight: 5,647 Pounds: Production Total: 248

2 Door Brunn Convertible Victoria, 5 Passenger, Model 358

Base Price: $5,550; Shipping Weight: 5,346 Pounds: Production Total: 13

4 Door Brunn Non-Clp. Cabriolet, 5 Passenger, Model 359-A

Base Price: $6,650; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 10

4 Door Brunn Semi-Clp. Cabriolet, Model 359-B

Base Price: $6,750; Shipping Weight: 5,646 Pounds; Production Total: 7

2 Door LeBaron Convertible Roadster, 2/4 Passenger, Model 360

Base Price: $4,950; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 15

4 Door Brunn Brougham, 7 Passenger, Model 361

Base Price: $6,750; Shipping Weight: 5,681 Pounds; Production Total: 29

2 Door LeBaron Coupe, 2 Passenger, Model 362

Base Price: $4.950; Shipping Weight: 5,172 Pounds; Production Total: 24

4 Door LeBaron Convertible Sedan w/Partition, 5 Passenger, Model 363-A

Base Price: $5,650; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 12

4 Door LeBaron Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model 363-B

Base Price: $5,450; Shipping Weight: 5,547 Pounds: Production Total: 37

4 Door Judkins Sedan Limousine, 7 Passenger, Model 365

Base Price: $5,950; Shipping Weight: 5,732 Pounds; Production Total: 27

4 Door Judkins Ber. 2 Window, 5 Passenger, Model 367-A

Base Price: $5,650; Shipping Weight: 5,622 Pounds; Production Total: 47

4 Door Judkins Ber. 3 Window, 5 Passenger, Model 367-B

Base Price: $5,750; Shipping Weight: 5,682 Pounds; Production Total: 19

4 Door Willoughby Limousine, 7 Passenger, Model 369

Base Price: $5,850; Shipping Weight: 5,801 Pounds; Production Total: 60

4 Door Willoughby Sport Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model 371

Base Price: $6,850; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 6

4 Door Willoughby Pnl. Brougham, 5 Passenger, Model 373

Base Price: $7,050; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 4

4 Door Brunn Trunk Cabriolet, 5 Passenger, Model 375

Base Price: $6,950; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 10

Tune Up Specifications - Series 300, Model K

Spark Plug Type: Champion 7, D-16, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .025;

Point Gap: .020

Distributor Cam Angle: 36 degrees

Ignition Timing: There is No Mark on Flywheel

Firing Order: 1-4-9-8-5-2-11-10-3-6-7-12; Even #'s on Right Bank, Odd #'s on Left Bank

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake: Zero, Exhaust: Zero

Valve Specifications, Series 300, Model K

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake Zero; Exhaust Zero

Clearance for Timing: Intake: Zero; Exhaust: Zero

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 21 degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 11 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 55 Lbs @ 2 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .003

Exhaust .003

Piston & Ring Data-300 Series, Model K

Piston Removal: From Below

Piston Clearance (Minimum:

Top Land Inch .025"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .002"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 4 to 8

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .012

Oil Ring: .012

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0015-.002

Oil Control Ring: .001-.0015

Engine Bearing Data, Series 300, Model K

Camshaft End Play: Not Available

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: Not Available

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.4995-2.505 Inches

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0015-.0035 inches

Rod End Play: .009-.019 inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 55-60 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.625

Main Bearing Clearance: .001 -.003 inch

Crankshaft End Play: .004-.007 Inch

Main Bolt Tension: 110-120 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities-300 Series, Model K

Cooling System: 32 Quarts

Fuel Tank: Standard Series, 26 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 12 Qts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 6 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 80

Rear Axle: 6 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90

Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers: Model K - K-7500

Brake Specifications-All Series

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: Length, 33-1/2",

Width, 2-1/2",

Thickness, 1/4"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 300, Model K

Caster: +1-1/2;

Camber: +1;

Toe In; 1/8 inches;

Kingpin Angle: 7-1/2 Degrees

Rear Axle Data, Series 300, Model K

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006"-.010"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: None

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Nut

Axle Shaft End Play: .000"-.015"

Ford Distributor Specifications

Part #16-12127

Initial Advance: 2 Degrees BTDC

Distributor Advance:

Minimum Advance: 22 Degrees; Maximum Advance: 24 Degrees @ 3,400 RPM

Total Crankshaft Advance: Minimum 24 Degrees; Maximum: 26 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 20-24 Ounces

Contact Spacing: .014-.016"

Dwell Contact @ Idle:

Left: 57-62%

Right: 57-62%

Ford Distributor Advance Data

Part #16H-12127

Vacuum Brake Released:

Distributor RPM: 200; 0-1/2 Degree

400: 7-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees

600: 11 to 12 Degrees

Vacuum Brake On:

Distributor RPM: 200

Distributor Degrees: 0-0.5

Vacuum: 0.2 Inches

Vacuum Brake On:

Distributor RPM: 1,000

Distributor Degrees: 5.0-6.0

Vacuum: 1.1 Inches

Vacuum Brake On:

Distributor RPM: 1,400

Distributor Degrees: 8.5-9.5

Vacuum: 2.1 Inches

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Model K

Distributor #1GM-4003

Cam Angle: 36 Degrees

Braker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 650 RPM

Full Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, Model K

Generator #GBC-4103

Brush Spring Tension:

Main: 22-27 Ounces

Third: 22-27 Ounces

Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 2.47-2.73 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 8 Volts, @ 600 RPM

Maximum Output: @ 23 Amperes, 8 Volts

Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications, Model K

Type: Voltage

Part #TC-4305A

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.5 to 7.25 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: .5 to 2.5 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage @ 70 Degrees: 7.35 Volts

Cutout Relay Settings:

Armature Air Gap: .031"

Point Opening: .015"

Voltage Unit Setting:

Armature Air Gap: .048"

Point Opening: .012"

Operating Voltage @ 100 Degrees: 7.21 Volts

Current Unit Settings:

Armature Air Gap:

Unit #ST-281-T: .048-.052"

Unit #ST=281-6: .034-.038"

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications, Model K

Part #MAO-4003B

Brush Spring Tension: 24-32 Ounces

No Load Test: 44 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 2,700 RPM

Lock Test: 975 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 48.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications-Model K

Carburetor Model: EE-22

Part #A-18282

Code: N/A

Repair Kit# N/A

Fuel Level: 9/16"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 21/64"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications-Zephyr

Carburetor Model: EE-1

Part #A-18041

Code: N/A

Repair Kit# N/A

Fuel Level: 15/32"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 19/64"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"

Fuel Pump Data:

Model K

Pump Type: I

Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI

Zephyr

Pump Type: R

Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI

Dash Gauge Manufacturers:

Gasolilne: King-Seeley

Temperature: King-Seeley

Oil Pressure: King-Seeley

Ammeter: King-Seeley

Popular Options

Radio, Heater, Clock, Dual Sidemounts, Cigar Lighter

1937 Lincoln Series 300, Model Historical Data

Total Lincoln Series 300, Model K Production for 1937 was 977