1957 LINCOLN
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Lincoln Capri
Lincoln Premiere
Lincoln Continental Mark II
Lincoln Capri:
4 Door Landau Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57A
Base Price: $4,794; Shipping Weight: 4,538 Pounds;
Production Total: 1,451
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58A
Base Price: $4,794; Shipping Weight: 4,349 Pounds;
Production Total: 1,476
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 60A
Base Price: $4,649; Shipping Weight: 4,373;
Production Total: 2,973
Lincoln Premiere:
4 Door Landau Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57B
Base Price: $5,294; Shipping Weight: 4,538 Pounds;
Production Total: 11,223
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58B
Base Price: $5,294; Shipping Weight: 4,527 Pounds;
Production Total: 5,139
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 60B
Base Price: $5,149; Shipping Weight: 4,451;
Production Total: 15,185
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B
Base Price: $5,381; Shipping Weight: 4,676 Pounds:
Production Total: 3,676
Lincoln Continental Mark II:
2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #60A
Base Price: $9,695; Shipping Weight: 4,797 Pounds
Production Total: 444
2 Door Convertible, 4 Passenger, Body #76A
Base Price: $10,000; Shipping Weight: N/A
Production Total: 2
1957 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: 10.0:1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 300 @ 4,800 RPM
Torque: 415 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 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: 150 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: 183 Lbs @ 1.38"
Cam Lobe Lift:
Intake: .256"
Exhaust: .256"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake: .001"-.004"
Exhaust: .0023"-.0037"
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: 22 Quarts
With Heater: 25.2 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure; 12-15 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons
Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts*
Transmission Capacity:
Automatic Transmission: 11.3 Quarts
Differential Capacity: 4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
Capacities-Continental:
V-8 Engine
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 22 Quarts
With Heater: 25.4 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure; 12-15 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons
Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts*
Transmission Capacity:
Automatic Transmission: 11.3 Quarts
Differential Capacity: 4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #FAR-11001A
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces
No Load Test: 85 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 4,500 RPM
Torque Test: 550 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, 15-1/2 Ft Lbs of Torque
Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator #FGP-10000B
Rotation: Clockwise
Generator Output: 40 Amperes @ 2,390 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 26-34 Ounces
Field Current: 1.5 to 1.6 Amperes
Regulator #FEL-10505
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.4 Volts
Voltage Regulator Setting: 15.0 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes
Ground Polarity: Negative
Distributor Specifications-Lincoln & Contintental:
Distributor #FEL-12127A
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees
Point Opening: .015"
Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 300 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 20" @
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8 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
Carter WCFB Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor Model # 2404A
4 Barrel
Idle Screw, Turns to Open: 1-2 to 1-1/2
Float Setting:
Primary: 1/16"
Secondary: 3/16"
Float Drop:
Primary: 9/16"
Secondary: 11/16"
Fast Idle: .030"
Unloader: 1/8"
Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/8"
Dashpot Setting: 1/16"
Choke Adjustment: 1 Rich
1957 Lincoln Colors & Codes:
01 Presidential Black
03 Gainsborough Blue
04 Seascape Blue
05 Horizon Blue
06 Starmist White
07 Ivy Green
09 Willow Green (Blue)
10 Sand
11 Desert Buff
12 Huntsman Red
13 Sturn Gold
14 Taos Turquoise
15 Dubonnet
16 Cinnamon
17 Bermuda Coral
18 Flamingo
21 Oxford Gray
22 Vermont Green
29 Dubonnet
1957 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
19 Light Blue Poly
20 Light Green Poly
21 Tan Poly
22 Silver Poly
Lincoln, Popular Options:
Town & Country Radio, Power Antenna, Heater, Dual Control Heater, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Tinted Windows, Power Windows, Power Vent Windows, 6 Way Power Front Seat, Power Door Locks, Automatic Headlight Dimmer, Spot Light, Push Button Lubrication, Whitewall Tires, Padded Dash, Padded Visors, Directed Power Differential.
1957 Lincoln Historical Data:
Turbo-Drive Automatic Transmission was standard equipment.
Model Year Production Total was 41,123, not including Continentals.
Continental, Popular Options:
The only available option was Air Conditioning.
1957 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 446.
Promotional Models Available:
Plastic: Continental Mark II 2 Door Hardtop
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