1942 LINCOLN

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Lincoln-Zephyr, Series 26H, 12 Cylinder, 125" Wheelbase

Lincoln Continental, Series 26H, 12 Cylinder, 125" Wheelbase

Lincoln Custom, Series 268H, 12 Cylinder, 138" Wheelbase

Engine Specifications-Lincoln Zephyr, Continental & Custom

V-12 Engine

Bore & Stroke:2-15/16" X 3-3/4"

Engine Displacement: 305.0 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 7.20:1

Taxable Horsepower: 41.40

Horsepower: 130 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 220 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Carburetor: Holley Downdraft, 2 Barrell

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.22:1

Tire Size: 7.00 X 15 inches,

Inflation Pressure, 26 Front & Rear, Zephyr & Continental

27 Front & 33 Rear, Custom

Lincoln Zephyr with 12 Cylinder Engine

2 Door Coupe Sedan, 3 Passenger, Model 72A

Base Price: $1,748; Shipping Weight: 3,790 Pounds; Production Total: *

2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Model 72B

Base Price: $ NA; Shipping Weight: 3,790 Pounds; Production Total: *

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 73

Base Price: $1,801; Shipping Weight: 3,980 Pounds; Production Total: 4,418

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 76

Base Price: $2,274; Shipping Weight: 4,190 Pounds: Production Total: 191

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 77-A

Base Price: $1,801; Shipping Weight: 3,810; Production Total: 253

* The combined production of Models 72A & 72B was 1,236

Lincoln Continental, with 12 Cylinder Engine

2 Door Continental Cabriolet, 5 Passenger, Model 56

Base Price: $3,174; Shipping Weight: 4,020 Pounds; Production Total: 136

2 Door Continental Coupe, 5 Passenger, Model 57;

Base Price: $3,174; Shipping Weight: 4,060 Pounds: Production Total: 200

Lincoln Custom, with 12 Cylinder Engine

4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger, Model 31

Base Price: $3,117; Shipping Weight: 4,380 Pounds; Production Total: 47

4 Door Limousine, 7 Passenger, Model 32

Base Price: $3,248; Shipping Weight: 4,400 Pounds; Production Total: 66

Tune Up Data, Lincoln. All Series

V-12 Engine

Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, 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

Spark should occur 2 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Tappet Clearance, Hot:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Cylinder Head Tension:

Aluminum Head: 40 Ft Lbs

Cast Iron Head: 50 Ft. Lbs

Valve Specifications-Lincoln, All Series

V-12 Engine

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Tappet Clearance, For Timing:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens 10.42 Degrees BTDC

Exhaust Valve Closes 8.08 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, All Series

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: .011"

Clearance Between Ring & Groove

Compression Ring: .0015"-.002"

Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0015"

Engine Bearing Data-Lincoln, All Series

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, All Series

V-12 Engine

Cooling System: 27 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 19-1/2 Gallons

Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts

Grade of Oil: +32 Degrees F: 30

+10 Degrees F: 20W

-10 Degrees F: 10W

Transmission Capacity: 2-3/4 Pints, With Overdrive, 3-3/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer: 90; Winter: 80

Differential Capacity: 4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer: 140; Winter: 90

Wheel Alignment Specifications-Lincoln, All Series

Caster: +4 Degrees

Camber: +1/2 Degrees

Toe In: 1/16"

Kingpin Inclination: 4-1/4 Degrees

Rear Axle Specifications-Lincoln, All Series

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .2"-.004"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: None

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Nut

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

Brake Specifications-Lincoln, All Series

Lining Material: Primary Shoe-Molded

Secondary Shoe-Woven

Length of Lining per Wheel: 25.9"

Width of Lining: 1-3/4"

Thickness of Lining: 7/32"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

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

Ford Generator Specifications

Part #21A-10000

Watts: 220

Maximum Rate: 30 Amperes @ 1,060 RPM

Number of Brushes: 2

Field Resistance @ 70 Degrees: 2.88 Ohms @ 140 Degrees: 3.34 Ohms

Armature Resistance @ 70 Degrees: 0.16 Ohms, @ 140 Degrees: 0.18 Ohms

Ford Regulator Specifications

Part #01A-10505C

Type: Voltage & Current

Cut in Voltage:

Minimum: 6.1 Volts

Maximum: 6.3 Volts

Voltage Regulation @ 70 Degrees:

Minimum: 7.0 Volts

Maximum: 7.2 Volts

Amperage Regulation @ 70 Degrees:

Minimum: 30 Amperes

Maximum: 33 Amperes

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

Ford Carburetor-Zephyr

Fuel Level: 5/8" Below top of Bowl

No other information available.

Fuel Pump Data

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

Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers, Lincoln: All Series: H-129691

Popular Lincoln Zephyr & Continental Options

Leather Upholstery, Fitted Luggage, Radio, Heater, Columbia 2 Speed Rear Axle, Wind Wings, Whitewall Tires, Custom Interior, Bumper Guards, Borg-Warner Overdrive, Liquimatic Transmission

1942 Lincoln Colors

Black Darian Blue Poly Chetwyn Beige

Andover Green Bristol Blue Victoria Coach Maroon Suwanee Green Sheldon Gray Poly

1942 Lincoln Historical Data

Model Year Production Total was 6,547

The 1942 Lincoln was introduced on September 30, 1941

1942 Model Year Production ended January 31, 1942

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