1953 LINCOLN

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Lincoln Cosmopolitan, Series 8H

Lincoln Capri, Series 8H

Lincoln Cosmopolitan, Series 8H:

2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 60C

Base Price: $3,322; Shipping Weight: 4,155; Production Total: 6,562

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 73A

Base Price: $3,226; Shipping Weight: 4,135 Pounds; Production Total: 7,560

Lincoln Capri, Series 8H:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 60A

Base Price: $3,549; Shipping Weight: 4,165; Production Total: 12,916

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 73B

Base Price: $3,453; Shipping Weight: 4,150 Pounds; Production Total: 11,352

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 76A

Base Price: $3,699; Shipping Weight: 4,310 Pounds: Production Total: 2,372

1953 LINCOLN

Engine Specifications-Lincoln & Lincoln Cosmopolitan:

V-8 Engine

Wheelbase: 123"

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 3.8" X 3.5"

Engine Displacement: 317.5 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.0:1

Taxable Horsepower: 46.21

Horsepower: 205 @ 4,200 RPM

Torque: 305 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,300 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

Carburetor: Holley 2100, 4 Barrell

Tire Size: 8.00 x 15 inches; Convertible: 8.20 x 15 inches

Tune Up Data, Lincoln. All Series

V-8 Engine

Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, or Equivalent

Spark Plug Gap: .030"

Breaker Point Gap: .014"-.016"

Firing Order: 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2

Timing Mark & Location:

3 Degree Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 450 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 80-90 Ft. Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 135 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications-Lincoln, All Series

V-8 Engine

Opeating Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Clearance, For Timing:

Intake: Zero

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens 18 Degrees BTDC

Exhaust Valve Closes 20 Degrees ATDC

Minimum Valve Spring Pressure (New Spring): 70 Lbs @ 1.8"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .001"-.002

Exhaust: .002"-.003"

Piston & Ring Data, Lincoln, All Series

V-8 Engine

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons With Scale

Shim Thickness to use: .002"

Pull on Scale: 6 to 12 Lbs.

Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring:

Top Ring: .0015"-.003"

Second Ring: .001"-.0025"

Oil Control Ring: .010"

Clerance in Groove:

Compression Ring: .0015"-.002"

Oil Ring: .0015"-.003"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9120"-.9123"

Engine Bearing Data-Lincoln, All Series

V-8 Engine

Connecting Rod Journal Diameter: 2.482"-2.490"

Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance: .0004"-.002"

Connecting Rod End Play: .006"-.014"

Connecting Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Ft Lbs

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.635"-2.6243"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026" .

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 120-130 Ft Lbs

Capacities-Lincoln, All Series

V-8 Engine

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 22-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 24 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts

Transmission Capacity:

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Differential Capacity: 4 Pints

Starting Motor Specifications

Part #FAC-11001B

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 #FAB-10002A

Generator Output: 42 Amperes @ 1,700 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 30 Ounces

Regulator #FAD-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: 38 Amperes

Loadamatic Distributor Specifications

Part #FAB-12125B

Cam Angle: 28 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: 3 to 4 Degrees @ .38" Vacuum

Advance @ 1,000 RPM: 9-1/2 to 10-1/2 Degrees @ 1.8" Vacuum

Advance @ 1,500 RPM: 12-1/4 to 13-1/4 Degrees @ 3.05" Vacuum

Advance @ 2,000 RPM: 14-1/4 to 15-1/4 Degrees @ 4.85" 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:

Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 PSI

Brake Specifications-Lincoln, All Series

Length of Lining per Wheel: 23"

Width of Lining:

Front: 2-1/4"

Rear: 2"

Thickness of Lining: .212"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .010"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 15-16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications-Lincoln, All Series

Caster: - 3/4 Degrees

Camber: +3/8 Degrees

Toe-In: 3/32" to 5/32"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 23 to 24 Degrees

Kingpin Inclination: 7 Degrees @ 3/4 Camber

Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers, Lincoln:

All Series: 53-5001H

Popular Options:

Radio, Heater, Spotlight, Power Steering, Tinted Windows, Power Windows, 4 Way Power Front Seat.

1953 Lincoln Colors

Regent Black

Crown Blue Poly

Majestic Maroon Poly

Kingsbury Gray

Embassy Brown Poly

Castle Tan

Colonial Blue

Esquire Green Gray Poly

Oxford Gray Poly

Palace Green Poly

Royal Red

Cavalier Yellow

1953 Lincoln Historical Data

Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission was standard equipment.

Model Year Production Total was 40,762.

Promotional Models Available:

Metal: Lincoln 4 Door Sedan

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