1948 LINCOLN
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Lincoln, Series 876H, 12 Cylinder, 125" Wheelbase
Lincoln Continental, Series 876H, 12 Cylinder, 125" Wheelbase
Lincoln, 12 Cylinder Engine:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 73
Base Price: $2,554; Shipping Weight: 4,015 Pounds; Production Total: *
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 76
Base Price: $3,142; Shipping Weight: 4,245 Pounds: Production Total: *
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 77
Base Price: $2,533; Shipping Weight: 3,915; Production Total: *
* The combined production of all body styles was 6,470
Lincoln Continental, 12 Cylinder Engine:
2 Door Continental Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 52
Base Price: $4,746; Shipping Weight: 4,135 Pounds; Production Total: 452
2 Door Continental Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 57;
Base Price: $4,662; Shipping Weight: 4,125 Pounds: Production Total: 847
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: 214 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 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: 24-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 26 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 #5EH-11001
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 #5EH-10000C
Output: 42 Amperes @ 1,700 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 30 Ounces
Regulator #5EH-10505
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.3 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 8 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .014"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 42 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .035"
Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers, Lincoln & Continental:
All Series: 8H-174290
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: BR
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
1948 Lincoln Colors
Black
Regal Blue
Grotto Blue
Dune Beige
Canyon Tan
Sea Gull Gray
Steel Gray Poly
Valley Green Poly
Opal Blue Green
Moss Green
Lincoln Maroon
Pace Car Yellow
1948 Lincoln Historical Data
Model Year Production Total was 7,769
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