1950 LINCOLN
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Lincoln, Series 0EL
Lincoln Cosmopolitan, Series 0EH
Lincoln, Series 0EL:
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # L-72
Base Price: $2,529; Shipping Weight: 4,090; Production Total: *
2 Door Lido Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # L-72C
Base Price: $2,721; Shipping Weight: 4,145; Production Total: *
4 Door Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model L-74
Base Price: $2,576; Shipping Weight: 4,115 Pounds; Production Total: 11,741
* The combined coupeproduction: 5,748
Lincoln Cosmopolitan, Series 0EH:
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # H-72
Base Price: $3,187; Shipping Weight: 4,375; Production Total: 1,315
2 Door Capri Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # H-72C
Base Price: $3,406; Shipping Weight: 4,385; Production Total: 509
4 Door Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model H-74
Base Price: $3,240; Shipping Weight: 4,410 Pounds; Production Total: 8,332
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model H-76
Base Price: $3,950; Shipping Weight: 4,640 Pounds: Production Total: 536
1950 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, Model 885-FFC, 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
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 110 PSI
Tappet Clearance, Hot:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Cylinder Head Tension:
Nuts: 50-55 Ft Lbs
Cap Screws: 65-70 Ft Lbs
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 #8EL-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 @ .5" 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 0EL 50-5001L
Series 0EH 50-5001H
Popular Options:
Radio, Heater, Parking Brake Signal, Vacuum Antenna, Power Windows (Standard on Cosmopolitan), White Sidewall Tires, Overdrive, Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission.
1950 Lincoln Colors
Code Color PPG Code #
Black 9000
110 Hati Beige 20544
111 Admiral Blue 10588
112 Cosmopolitan Maroon Poly 50162
113 Newport Gray 30657
114 Nassau Beige Poly 20590
114X Nassau Beige Poly 20668
115 Mallard Green Poly 40742
115X Mallard Green Poly 40887
116 Arrowhead Gray Poly 30656
116X Arrowhead Gray Poly 30722
117 Danube Blue Poly 10589
117X Danube Blue Poly 10661
118 Palomar Green Poly 40741
118X Palomar Green Poly 40886
119 Carlsbad Tan 20589
120 Chantilly Green 40735
Two-Tones
123 Newport Gray Upper & Danube Blue Lower
124 Danube Blue Upper & Newport Gray Lower
125 Newport Gray Upper & Arrowhead Gray Poly Lower
126 Arrowhead Gray Poly Upper & Newport Gray Lower
127 Carlsbad Tan Upper & Nassau Beige Poly Lower
128 Nassau Beige Poly Upper & Carlsbad Tan Lower
1950 Lincoln Historical Data
Model Year Production Total was 28,181.
Promotional Models Available:
Metal: Lincoln Cosmopolitan 4 Door Sedan
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