1946 LINCOLN

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Lincoln, Series 66H, 12 Cylinder, 125" Wheelbase

Lincoln Continental, Series 66H, 12 Cylinder, 125" Wheelbase

Lincoln, 12 Cylinder Engine:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 73

Base Price: $2,337; Shipping Weight: 3,980 Pounds; Production Total: *

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 76

Base Price: $2,883; Shipping Weight: 4,210 Pounds: Production Total: *

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 77

Base Price: $2,318; Shipping Weight: 3,880; Production Total: *

* The combined production of all body styles was 16,645

Lincoln Continental, 12 Cylinder Engine:

2 Door Continental Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 52

Base Price: $4,474; Shipping Weight: 4,090 Pounds; Production Total: 201

2 Door Continental Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 57;

Base Price: $4,392; Shipping Weight: 4,100 Pounds: Production Total: 265

Engine Specifications-Lincoln & Continental:

L-Head, V-12 Engine

Bore & Stroke: 2-7/8" X 3-3/4"

Engine Displacement: 292.0 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 7.20:1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.75

Horsepower: 120 @ 3,500 RPM

Torque: 235 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30 PSI

Tune Up Data, Lincoln & Continental:

L-Head, V-12 Engine

Spark Plug Type: Champion H10, H-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug Gap: .028"

Breaker Point Gap: .015"

Firing Order: 1-4-9-8-5-2-11-10-3-6-7-12

Timing Mark & Location:

There are No Timing Marks on the Flywheel

Spark is advanced or retarded by adjusting vacuum brake set screw on distributor housing.

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Cylinder Head Tension:

Aluminum Head: 40 Ft Lbs

Cast Iron Head: 50 Ft. Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 125 PSI

Piston & Ring Data, Lincoln & Continental:

V-12 Engine

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons with Scale:

Shim Thickness to Use: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 4 - 8 Pounds

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"

Wristpin Diameter: .750"

Valve Specifications-Lincoln & Continental

L-Head, V-12 Engine

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Tappet Clearance, For Timing: Zero

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens 10.5 Degrees BTDC

Exhaust Valve Closes 8.0 Degrees ATDC

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

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .0015"-.0035

Exhaust: .0015"-.0035"

Engine Bearing Data-Lincoln & Continental:

V-12 Engine

Connecting Rod Journal Diameter: 2.250"

Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0025"

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

Connecting Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Ft Lbs

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.400"-2.4005"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"

Main Bolt Tension: 60-70 Ft Lbs

Capacities-Lincoln & Continental:

V-12 Engine

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 24 Quarts

With Heater: 25-1/2 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 19-1/2 Gallons

Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts

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

Differential Capacity: 4 Pints

Tire Size: 7.00 X 15 Inches

Vacuum Brake Distributor Specifications:

Direction of Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Part #16H-12127

Cam Angle: 27 Degrees (Total Dwell, both breakers)

Breaker Point Gap: .014" to .016"

Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Tension: 20 to 24 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts 1 Degree BTDC

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM

Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #7RA-1001

Brush Spring Tension: 48-56 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 6 Volts @ 3,000 RPM

Torque Test: 700 Amperes, 3.5 Volts, 16 Ft Lbs of Torque

Generator & Regulator Specifications:

Generator #21A-10000

Output: 30 Amperes @ 1,700 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 30 Ounces

Regulator #8A-10505

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.3 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 8 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .017"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .035"

Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers, Lincoln & Continental: All Series: H-136255

Brake Specifications-Lincoln & Continental:

Length of Lining per Wheel: 26"

Width of Lining: 1-3/4"

Thickness of Lining: .212"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .010"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/16"

Wheel Alignment Specifications-Lincoln & Continental:

Caster: +4 Degrees

Camber: +1/2 Degrees

Toe In: 3/32"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 22-1/2 to 23-1/2 Degrees

Kingpin Inclination: 4-1/8 to 5-1/8 Degrees

Holley Carburetor Adjustments:

Float Level: 1.322" to 1.353"

Idle Screw: Screw in to seat then back off 1 Turn

Pump Stroke: Hot Weather: Shortest Stroke

Normal Conditions: Center Hole

Cold Weather: Longest Stroke

Automatic Choke Adjustment: At Index

Fuel Pump Data:

Pump Model: R

Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI

Dash Gauge Manufacturer:

Gasoline: King-Seeley

Temperature: King-Seeley

Oil Pressure: King-Seeley

Ammeter: King-Seeley

Popular Lincoln & Continental Options

Radio, Heater, White Sidewall Tires, Overdrive, Custom Interior

1946 Lincoln Colors

Black

Lincoln Maroon

Sheldon Green Poly

Skyling Blue Poly

Surf Green Poly

Willow Green

Marine Blue

Wing Gray

1946 Lincoln Historical Data

Model Year Production Total was 17,011

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