1956 LINCOLN
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Lincoln Capri
Lincoln Premiere
Lincoln Continental Mark II
Lincoln Capri:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 60E
Base Price: $4,119; Shipping Weight: 4,305;
Production Total: 4,355
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73A
Base Price: $4,212; Shipping Weight: 4,315 Pounds;
Production Total: 4,436
Lincoln Premiere:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 60B
Base Price: $4,601; Shipping Weight: 4,357;
Production Total: 19,619
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73B
Base Price: $4,601; Shipping Weight: 4,347 Pounds;
Production Total: 19,465
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B
Base Price: $4,747; Shipping Weight: 4,452 Pounds:
Production Total: 2,447
Lincoln Continental Mark II:
2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #60A
Base Price: $9,966; Shipping Weight: 4,825 Pounds
Production Total: 2,550
1956 LINCOLN
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 126"
Tire Size:
Sedans: 8.00 X 15"
Convertibles & Cars with Air Conditioning: 8.20 X 15"
Engine Specifications-Lincoln & Continental:
V-8 Engine
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.00" X 3.66"
Engine Displacement: 368 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 285 @ 4,600 RPM
Torque: 402 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Tune Up Data, Lincoln, All Series:
V-8 Engine
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug Type: Champion F-14Y, or Equivalent
Spark Plug Gap: .034"
Breaker Point Gap: .015"
Distributor Cam Angle: 26 to 28 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Timing Mark & Location:
5 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 450 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 90 Ft. Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 140 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 31 Degrees ATDC
Minimum Valve Spring Pressure: 165 Lbs @ 1.38"
Cam Lobe Lift:
Intake: .256"
Exhaust: .256"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake: .001"-.004"
Exhaust: .002"-.005"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3415"-.3425"
Exhaust: .3403"-.3410"
Pistons, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:
Fitting Pistons:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6-12
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .013"
Oil: .010"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9122"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.248"-2.249"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003"
Rod End Play: .006"-.017"
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:
V-8 Engine
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 23 Quarts
With Heater: 25.2 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure; 12-15 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons
Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts*
Transmission Capacity:
Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts
Differential Capacity: 4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
Capacities-Continental:
V-8 Engine
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 23 Quarts
With Heater: 25.4 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure; 12-15 PSI
Fuel Tank: 25 Gallons
Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts*
Transmission Capacity:
Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts
Differential Capacity: 4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #B6A-11002A
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces
No Load Test: 120 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 4,800 RPM
Torque Test: 550 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, 15-1/2 Ft Lbs of Torque
Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator #B6A-10002A
Rotation: Clockwise
Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,500 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 26-34 Ounces
Field Current: 1.5 to 1.6 Amperes
Regulator #B6A-10505A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.4 Volts
Voltage Regulator Setting: 15.0 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes
Distributor Specifications-Lincoln:
Distributor #FDU-12127B
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees
Point Opening: .015"
Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: .46" & 600 RPM
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 1.88" @ 2,000 RPM
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12-3/4 to 14 Degrees
Distributor Specifications-Continental:
Distributor #FER-12127A
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees
Point Opening: .015"
Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: .46" & 600 RPM
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 1.88" @ 2,000 RPM
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12-3/4 to 14 Degrees
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: 1-3/32"
Rear: 15-16"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Manual Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: .656"
Wheel Alignment Specifications-Lincoln:
Caster: - 3/4 Degrees
Camber: +3/8 Degrees
Toe-In: 1/8" to 3/16"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 25 Degrees, 48 Minutes
Kingpin Inclination: 7 Degrees @ 3/4 Camber
Wheel Alignment Specifications-Continental:
Caster: + 1 Degree
Camber: +3/4 Degrees
Toe-In: 3/32" to 5/32"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 25 Degrees, 48 Minutes
Kingpin Inclination: 7 Degrees @ 3/4 Camber
Holley Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor Model # 4000
4 Barrel
Idle Screw, Turns to Open: 1-1/4
Float Setting, Closed: 1/4"
Dashpot Setting: .045"-.064"
Choke Adjustment: Line mark on choke cover with long mark on choke housing.
1956 Lincoln Colors & Codes:
01 Presidential Black
02 Admiralty Blue
06 Centurion Gray
07 Balmoral Gray
09 Fairmont Blue
10 Shenandoah Green
11 Briar Grown
12 Wisteria
13 Summit Green
16 Amethyst
18A Summit Green
19 Sunburst Yellow
21A Huntsman Red
23 Starmist White
25 Desert Buff
27 Island Coral
28 Taos Turquoise
29 Dubonnet
30 Champlain Blue
1956 Continental Colors & Codes:
01 Black
02 Deep Blue
04 Light Blue
05 Deep Green
07 Light Green
08 Deep Bronze
10 Beige
11 Deep Gray
13 Deep Red
14 White
15 Medium Blue
16 Medium Green
17 Medium Bronze
18 Medium Gray
Lincoln, Popular Options:
Radio, Heater, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Tinted Windows, Power Windows, 4 Way Power Front Seat, Automatic Headlight Dimmer, Push Button Lubrication, Whitewall Tires.
1956 Lincoln Historical Data:
Turbo-Drive Automatic Transmission was standard equipment.
Model Year Production Total was 50,322, not including Continentals.
Continental, Popular Options:
The only available option was Air Conditioning.
1956 Continental Historical Data:
Turbo-Drive Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Radio, Heater, Whitewall Tires, and Power Seat were standard equipment.
Model Year Continental Production Total was 2,550.
Promotional Models Available:
Plastic: Continental Mark II 2 Door Hardtop
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