1949 LINCOLN
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Lincoln, Series 9EL
Lincoln Cosmopolitan, Series 9EH
Lincoln, Series 9EL:
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 72
Base Price: $2,527; Shipping Weight: 3,959; Production Total: *
4 Door Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 74
Base Price: $2,575; Shipping Weight: 4,009 Pounds; Production Total: *
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 76
Base Price: $3,116; Shipping Weight: 4,224 Pounds: Production Total: *
* The combined production of all body types: 38,384
Lincoln Cosmopolitan, Series 9EH:
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 72
Base Price: $3,186; Shipping Weight: 4,194; Production Total: 7,685
4 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 73
Base Price: $3,238; Shipping Weight: 4,274 Pounds; Production Total: 7,302
4 Door Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 74
Base Price: $3,238; Shipping Weight: 4,259 Pounds; Production Total: 18,906
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 76
Base Price: $3,948; Shipping Weight: 4,419 Pounds: Production Total: 1,230
1949 LINCOLN
Engine Specifications-Lincoln & Lincoln Cosmopolitan:
V-8 Engine
Wheelbase:
Lincoln Series: 121"
Lincoln Cosmopolitan Series: 125"
Engine Type: L-Head, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 4-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 336.7 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.0:1
Taxable Horsepower: 39.20
Horsepower: 152 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 265 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI
Carburetor: Holley, 2 Barrell
Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available
Tire Size: 8.20 X 15 inches,
Inflation Pressure, 24 Front & Rear
Tune Up Data, Lincoln. All Series
V-8 Engine
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, H-11,or Equivalent
Spark Plug Gap: .030"
Breaker Point Gap: .015"-.018"
Firing Order: 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Cam Angle: 26-30 Degrees
Timing Mark & Location:
Timing Mark on Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 400 RPM
Tappet Clearance, Hot:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Cylinder Head Tension:
Nuts: 50-55 Ft Lbs
Cap Screws: 65-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 110 PSI
Valve Specifications-Lincoln, All Series
V-8 Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Tappet Clearance, For Timing:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens 14 Degrees BTDC
Exhaust Valve Closes 16 Degrees ATDC
Valve Seat Angle:
Intake: 45 Degrees
Exhaust: 45 Degrees
Minimum Valve Spring Pressure (New Spring): 62 Lbs @ 1-11/16"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake: .0015"-.003
Exhaust: .0022"-.0037"
Piston & Ring Data, Lincoln, All Series
V-8 Engine
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land: .022"
Top of Skirt. 001"-.002"
Pull on Scale: 4 to 8 Lbs.
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .008"
Oil Control Ring: .008"
Engine Bearing Data-Lincoln, All Series
V-8 Engine
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter: 2.400"
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003"
Connecting Rod End Play: .006"-.014"
Connecting Rod Bolt Tension: 52-60 Ft Lbs
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.874"
Main Bearing Clearance: .FREE -.0025"
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Main Bolt Tension: 120-130 Ft Lbs
Capacities-Lincoln, All Series
V-8 Engine
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 34-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 36 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 19-1/2 Gallons
Crankcase Capacity: 6 Quarts
Grade of Oil: +32 Degrees F: 20
+10 Degrees F: 10W
-10 Degrees F: 10W
Transmission Capacity: 3-1/2 Pints, With Overdrive, 3-3/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer: 90; Winter: 80
Differential Capacity: 4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer: 90EP; Winter: 90EP
Starting Motor Specifications
Part #7EH-11001
Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 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 #8EL-10002B
Generator 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"
Loadamatic Distributor Specifications
Part #OEL-12127
Cam Angle: 27 Degrees
Breaker Point Gap: .014" to .016"
Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds
Vacuum Advance Data:
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Advance @ 500 RPM: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 2.0" Vacuum
Advance @ 1,000 RPM: 5 to 6 Degrees @ 2.0" Vacuum
Advance @ 2,000 RPM: 9-3/4 to 10-3/4 Degrees @ 5.8" Vacuum
Holley Carburetor Adjustments
Idle Mixture: Turn each screw clockwise to lean the mixture and counter-clockwise to enrich the mixture. Begin by turning each screw in until it seats, them back it out 1 turn.
Idle Speed: Turn the stop screw in to increase speed & out to decrease speed, using a tachometer, if available.
Choke Setting: " Index" Mark
Float Level: 1/2" from top of carburetor bowl.
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Type: BR
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Wheel Alignment Specifications-Lincoln, All Series
Caster: Zero
Camber: +3/8 Degrees
Toe-In: 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 22-1/2 to 23-1/2 Degrees
Kingpin Inclination: 5 Degrees
Rear Axle Specifications-Lincoln, All Series
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.004"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .003"-.006" I
Brake Specifications-Lincoln, All Series
Lining Material: Molded
Length of Lining per Wheel: 25.9"
Width of Lining:
Front: 2-1/4"
Rear: 2"
Thickness of Lining: .21"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .010"
Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 15-16"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Dash Gauge Manufacturer
Gasoline: King-Seeley
Temperature: King-Seeley
Oil Pressure: King-Seeley
Ammeter: King-Seeley
Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers, Lincoln:
Series 9EL 9EL-1
Series 9EH 9EH-1
Popular Options:
Radio, Heater, Parking Brake Signal, Vacuum Antenna, Power Windows, White Sidewall Tires, Overdrive, Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission.
1949 Lincoln Colors
Color PPG Code #
Black 9000
Biscay Blue Poly-Lincoln 10474
Biscay Blue Poly-Cosmopolitan 10491
Alberta Blue-Cosmopolitan 10479
Alberta Blue-Lincoln 10480
Teal Blue-Cosmopolitan 10481
Haiti Beige-Cosmopolitan 20463
Haiti Beige-Lincoln 20446
Lima Tan Poly-Lincoln 20470
Lima Tan Poly-Cosmopolitan 20471
Temple Gray-Cosmopolitan 30465
Dakota Gray-Cosmopolitan 30522
Dakota Gray-Lincoln 30478
Mogul Green Gray-Cosmopolitan 30483
Blue Steel Gray Poly-Cosmopolitan 30537
Hampton Green Gray Poly-Lincoln 30472
Adalia Green-Cosmopolitan 40587
Baniff Green Poly-Lincoln 40531
Baniff Green Poly-Cosmopolitan 40595
Berwick Green Poly-Lincoln 40546
Lido Green Poly-Lincoln 40398
Lido Green Poly-Cosmopolitan 40570
Calcutta Green-Cosmopolitan 40532
Royal Maroon Bronze Poly-Lincoln 50126
Royal Maroon Bronze Poly-Cosmopolitan 50131
Tampico Red Poly-Lincoln 70245
Pirate Red-Cosmopolitan 70224
Lincoln Ivory-Cosmopolitan 80360
Calabash Yellow-Cosmopolitan 80345
Calabash Yellow-Lincoln 80363
Two-Tones
Lima Tan Poly Upper & Haiti Beige Lower-Lincoln & Cosmopolitan
Adalia Green Upper & Mogul Green Gray Lower-Cosmopolitan
Temple Gray Upper & Dakota Gray Lower-Cosmopolitan
Baniff Green Poly Upper & Berwick Green Poly Lower-Lincoln
1949 Lincoln Historical Data
Model Year Production Total was 73,507
Promotional Models Available:
Metal: Lincoln Sedan
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