1938 LINCOLN
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Lincoln-Zephyr, 12 Cylinder, 125" 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: $1,355; Shipping Weight: 3,409 Pounds; Production Total: 800
2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 720
Base Price: $1,295; Shipping Weight: 3,294 Pounds; Production Total: 2,600
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 730
Base Price: $1,375; Shipping Weight: 3,444 Pounds; Production Total: 14,520
4 Door Town Limousine, 6 Passenger, Model 737
Base Price: $1,550; Shipping Weight: 3,474 Pounds; Production Total: 130
4 Door Convertible Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 740
Base Price: $1,790; Shipping Weight: 3,724 Pounds; Production Total: 461
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 760-B
Base Price: $1,650; Shipping Weight: 3,489 Pounds: Production Total: 600
Tune Up Data, Lincoln Zephyr
V-12 Engine
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-9 (Long Reach), H-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug Gap: .028"
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, Hot:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Cylinder Head Tension:
Aluminum Head: 40 Ft Lbs
Cast Iron Head: 50 Ft. Lbs
Valve Specifications-Lincoln Zephyr
V-12 Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Tappet Clearance, For Timing:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
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: 30 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: 3-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer: 90; Winter: 80
Differential Capacity: 4 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: .2"-.004"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: None
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Nut
Axle Shaft End Play: .000"-.015"
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Popular Lincoln Zephyr Options
Leather Upholstery, Fitted Luggage, Radio, Heater, Columbia 2 Speed Rear Axle
1938 Lincoln Zephyr Historical Data
Model Year Production Total was 19,751
Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers, Lincoln Zephyr: H-45530
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"
1938 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: 4.58:1
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 403
Base Price: $5,900; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 5
4 Door Sedan, 2 Window, 5 Passenger, Model 404-A
Base Price: $4,900; Shipping Weight: 5,527 Pounds; Production Total: 9
4 Door Sedan, 3 Window, 5 Passenger, Model 404-B
Base Price: $4,900; Shipping Weight: 5,532 Pounds; Production Total: 49
2 Door Willoughby Coupe, 5 Passenger, Model 406
Base Price: $5,900; Shipping Weight: 5,427 Pounds; Production Total: 4
4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger, Model 407-A
Base Price: $5,100; Shipping Weight: 5,672 Pounds: Production Total: 78
4 Door Limousine, 7 Passenger, Model 407-B
Base Price: $5,200; Shipping Weight: 5,762 Pounds: Production Total: 91
2 Door Brunn Convertible Victoria, 5 Passenger, Model 408
Base Price: $5,900; Shipping Weight: 5,322 Pounds: Production Total: 8
4 Door Brunn Sm-Clp. Cabriolet, 5 Passenger, Model 409-A
Base Price: $7,000; Shipping Weight: 5,716 Pounds; Production Total: 6
4 Door Brunn Non. Clp. Cabriolet, 5 Passenger, Model 409-B
Base Price: $6,900; Shipping Weight: 5,696 Pounds; Production Total: 5
2 Door LeBaron Convertible Roadster, 2/4 Passenger, Model 410
Base Price: $5,300; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 8
4 Door Brunn Brougham, 5 Passenger, Model 411
Base Price: $7,000; Shipping Weight: 5,806 Pounds; Production Total: 13
2 Door LeBaron Coupe, 2 Passenger, Model 412
Base Price: $5,300; Shipping Weight: 5,227 Pounds; Production Total: 12
4 Door LeBaron Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model 413-A
Base Price: $5,800; Shipping Weight: 5,462 Pounds; Production Total: 15
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: TDC 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
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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-9001
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: .002"-.004"
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"
Ford Generator Specifications (3 Brush)
Part #1A-10000B
Watts: 182
Maximum Rate: 26 Amperes @ 1,250 RPM
Number of Brushes: 3
Field Resistance @ 70 Degrees: 1.44 Ohms @ 140 Degrees: 1.75 Ohms
Armature Resistance @ 70 Degrees: 0.19 Ohms, @ 140 Degrees: 0.23 Ohms
Ford Generator Specifications (2 Brush)
Part #1A-10000B
Watts: 196
Maximum Rate: 28 Amperes @ 1,250 RPM
Number of Brushes: 2
Field Resistance @ 70 Degrees: 2.70 Ohms @ 140 Degrees: 3.30 Ohms
Armature Resistance @ 70 Degrees: 0.18 Ohms, @ 140 Degrees: 0.20 Ohms
Ford Regulator Specifications
Part #B10505
Type: Cutout
Cut in Voltage:
Minimum: 6.1 Volts
Maximum: 6.3 Volts
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
Ford Starting Motor
Part #18-11002
Normal Engine Cranking Speed: 100 RPM
Maximum Torque: 14 Ft. Lbs @ 550 Amperes
Teeth in Pinion: 10
Teeth in Ring Gear: 112
Amperage Idle: 45-60 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension: 20-22 Ounces
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-18411
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, Cigar Lighter, Dual Sidemounts, Sidemount Covers
1938 Lincoln Series 300, Model Historical Data
Total Lincoln Series 300, Model K Production for 1938 was 416
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