1954 LINCOLN
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Lincoln Cosmopolitan
Lincoln Capri
Lincoln Cosmopolitan:
2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 60C
Base Price: $3,625; Shipping Weight: 4,155;
Production Total: 2,994
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 73A
Base Price: $3,522; Shipping Weight: 4,135 Pounds;
Production Total: 4,447
Lincoln Capri:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 60A
Base Price: $3,869; Shipping Weight: 4,250;
Production Total: 14,003
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 73B
Base Price: $3,711; Shipping Weight: 4,245 Pounds;
Production Total: 13,598
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 76A
Base Price: $4,031; Shipping Weight: 4,310 Pounds:
Production Total: 1,951
1954 LINCOLN
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 123"
Tire Size:
Sedans: 8.00 X 15"
Convertibles: 8.20 X 15"
Engine Specifications-Lincoln & Lincoln Cosmopolitan:
V-8 Engine
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
Tune Up Data, Lincoln, All Series:
V-8 Engine
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, or Equivalent
Spark Plug Gap: .035"
Breaker Point Gap: .015"
Distributor Cam Angle: 26 to 28 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Timing Mark & Location:
3 Degree Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 425 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 90 Ft. Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 125 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications-Lincoln, All Series:
V-8 Engine
Opeating Clearance, Running Hot:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens 18 Degrees BTDC
Exhaust Valve Closes 20 Degrees ATDC
Minimum Valve Spring Pressure: 140 Lbs @ 1.47"
Cam Lobe Lift @ Zero Lash:
Intake: .354"
Exhaust: .354"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake: .001"-.002
Exhaust: .002"-.003"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3415"-.3425"
Exhaust: .3405"-.3415"
Pistons, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:
Fitting Pistons:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6-12
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil: .010"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9122"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.248"-2.249"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"
Rod End Play: .006"-.014"
Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.6235"-2.6243"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"
Thrust on Center Bearing
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Main Bolt Torque: 125 Ft. Lbs.
Capacities-Lincoln, All Series:
V-8 Engine
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 22-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 24 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure; 12-15 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons
Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts*
Transmission Capacity:
Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts
Differential Capacity: 4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
Distributor Specifications:
Distributor #FAF-12127B
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees
Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: .51" @ 500 RPM
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 2.65" @ 2,000 RPM
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 15" to 15-1/2"
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #FAC-11002G
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 6 Volts, @ 5,000-6,000 RPM
Torque Test: 700 Amperes, 3.5 Volts, 14 Ft Lbs of Torque
Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator #FBB-10002A
Rotation: Clockwise
Generator Output: 50 Amperes @ 1,850 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 26-34 Ounces
Field Current: 2.5 to 2.8 Amperes
Regulator #FAJ-10505A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.3 Volts
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.6 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 50 Amperes
Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.008"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: None
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 Degrees
Kingpin Inclination: 7 Degrees @ 3/4 Camber
Holley Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor Model # 2140
4 Barrel
Idle Screw, Turns to Open: 1-1/4
Float Setting, Closed: 1/4"
Choke Adjustment: Line mark on choke cover with long mark on choke housing.
1954 Lincoln Colors & Codes:
01 Regent Black
02 Ambassador Blue
04 Majestic Maroon
05 Wellington Gray
07 Cadet Gray
08 Colony Tan
09 Columbia Blue
11 Embassy Brown
11A Viceroy Brown
13 Cantebury Green
14 Empire Green
16 Palace Green
19 Premier Yellow Green
20 Royal Red
21 Regal Red
23 Ermine White
Popular Options:
Radio, Heater, Spotlight, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Tinted Windows, Power Windows, 4 Way Power Front Seat.
1954 Lincoln Historical Data:
Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission was standard equipment.
Model Year Production Total was 36,993.
Promotional Models Available:
Metal: Lincoln 2 Door Hardtop
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