1958 LINCOLN
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Lincoln Capri
Lincoln Premiere
Lincoln Continental Mark III
Lincoln Capri:
4 Door Landau Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57A
Base Price: $4,951; Shipping Weight: 4,810 Pounds;
Production Total: 3,084
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53A
Base Price: $4,951; Shipping Weight: 4,799 Pounds;
Production Total: 1,184
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 63A
Base Price: $4,803; Shipping Weight: 4,735;
Production Total: 2,591
Lincoln Premiere:
4 Door Landau Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57B
Base Price: $5,505; Shipping Weight: 4,798 Pounds;
Production Total: 5,572
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53B
Base Price: $5,505; Shipping Weight: 4,802 Pounds;
Production Total: 1,660
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 63B
Base Price: $5,259; Shipping Weight: 4,734;
Production Total: 3,043
Lincoln Continental Mark III:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #54A
Base Price: $6,012; Shipping Weight: 4,888 Pounds
Production Total: 1,283
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #65A
Base Price: $5,765; Shipping Weight: 4,802 Pounds
Production Total: 2,328
2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #68A
Base Price: $6,223; Shipping Weight: 4,927 Pounds
Production Total: 3,048
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #75A
Base Price: $6,012; Shipping Weight: 4,884 Pounds
Production Total: 4,891
1958 LINCOLN
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 131"
Tire Size:
Sedans: 9.00 X 14"
Optional on Mark III: 9.50 X 14"
Engine Specifications-Lincoln & Continental:
V-8 Engine
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.30" X 3.70"
Engine Displacement: 430 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Taxable Horsepower: 59.17
Horsepower: 375 @ 4,800 RPM
Torque: 490 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,100 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-50 PSI
Tune Up Data, Lincoln, All Series:
V-8 Engine
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug Type: Champion F-11Y, or Equivalent
Spark Plug Gap: .034"
Breaker Point Gap: .015"
Distributor Cam Angle: 26 to 28 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Timing Mark & Location:
6 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 450 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 90 Ft. Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 200 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications-Lincoln, All Series:
V-8 Engine
Opeating Clearance, Running Hot:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Valve Seat Angle:
Intake: 30 Degrees
Exhaust: 45 Degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens 27 Degrees BTDC
Exhaust Valve Closes 27 Degrees ATDC
Minimum Valve Spring Pressure: 250 Lbs @ 1.43"
Cam Lobe Lift:
Intake: .2560"*
Exhaust: .2506"*
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake: .001"-.0024"
Exhaust: .0028"-.0042"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3711"-.3718"
Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"
* Cam Lobe Lift - .2316" on engines using late camshaft, engine has orange dot on front cover.
Pistons, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:
Fitting Pistons:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .015"
Oil: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9752"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.599"-2.600"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0026"
Rod End Play: .005"-.015"
Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.8994"-2.9002"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0029"
Thrust on Center Bearing
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Main Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.
Capacities-Lincoln & Continental:
V-8 Engine
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 23 Quarts
With Heater: 26 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure; 12-15 PSI
Fuel Tank: 23 Gallons
Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts*
Transmission Capacity:
Automatic Transmission: 12 Quarts
Differential Capacity: 4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #2900550
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 #FGV-10000A
Rotation: Clockwise
Generator Output: 40 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension: 32-40 Ounces
Field Current: 1.5 to 1.6 Amperes
Regulator #2900423
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.4 Volts
Voltage Regulator Setting: 15.0 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 40 Amperes
Ground Polarity: Negative
Distributor Specifications-Lincoln & Contintental:
Distributor #FEW-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: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6"
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 20"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees
Distributor #FEW-12127D
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: 1/2 Degree @ 300 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6"
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 20" @
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11-1/2 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: 21/32"
Wheel Alignment Specifications-Lincoln & Continental:
Caster: - 3/4 Degrees
Camber: +3/8 Degrees
Toe-In: 1/8" to 3/16"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 17 Degrees, 20 Minutes
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Kingpin Inclination: 7 Degrees, 26 Minutes @ 3/4 Camber
Holley Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor Model # 4150-C
4 Barrel
Idle Screw, Turns to Open: 1-1/2
Float Setting:
Primary: 11/16"
Secondary: 916"
Primary Fuel Bowl Vent: .067"
Dashpot Setting: .067""
Choke Adjustment: Adjust thermostat housing to mid-position mark.
1958 Lincoln Colors & Codes:
01 Presidential Black
02 Spartan Gray
03 Athenian Gray
04 Arrowhead Blue
05 Seneca Blue
06 Shasta Blue
07 Starmist White
08 Spruce Green
10 Swquoia Green
11 Jade
12 Suede
13 Deauville Yellow
15 Autumn Rose
16 Sunset
18 Matador Red
19 Claret
20 Champagne
23 Platinum
24 Silver
25 Copper
26 Rosemetal
Lincoln & Continental, Popular Options:
Power Windows, Power Vent Windows, 6 Way Power Seat, Automatic Headlamp Dimmer, Air Conditioning, Power Lubricator, Whitewall Tires, Air Suspension, Leather Interios (Standard on Convertibles).
1958 Lincoln Historical Data:
Turbo-Drive Automatic Transmission was standard equipment.
Model Year Production Total was 28,684 including Continentals.
Promotional Models Available:
Plastic: Continental Mark III 4 Door Hardtop
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