1959 LINCOLN

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Lincoln Capri

Lincoln Premiere

Lincoln Continental Mark IV

Lincoln Capri:

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57A

Base Price: $5,090; Shipping Weight: 5,000 Pounds;

Production Total: 4,417

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53A

Base Price: $5,090; Shipping Weight: 5,030 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,312

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 63A

Base Price: $4,902; Shipping Weight: 4,925;

Production Total: 2,200

Lincoln Premiere:

4 Door Landau Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57B

Base Price: $5,594; Shipping Weight: 5,015 Pounds;

Production Total: 4,606

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53B

Base Price: $5,594; Shipping Weight: 5,030 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,282

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 63B

Base Price: $5,347; Shipping Weight: 4,920;

Production Total: 1,963

Lincoln Continental Mark IV:

Executive Limousine, 6 Passenger, Body #23A

Base Price: $10,230; Shipping Weight: 5,450 Pounds

Production Total: 49

Formal Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #23B

Base Price: $9,208; Shipping Weight: 5,450 Pounds

Production Total: 78

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #54A

Base Price: $6,845; Shipping Weight: 5,155 Pounds

Production Total: 955

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #65A

Base Price: $6,598; Shipping Weight: 5,050 Pounds

Production Total: 1,703

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #68A

Base Price: $7,056; Shipping Weight: 5,175 Pounds

Production Total: 2,195

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #75A

Base Price: $6,845; Shipping Weight: 5,155 Pounds

Production Total: 6,146

1959 LINCOLN

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 131"

Tire Size:

Sedans: 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: 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: 22 Gallons

Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts*

Transmission Capacity:

Automatic Transmission: 11-1/2 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-12127E

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 Degree @ 400 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: 18"

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

Carter AFB Carburetor Adjustments:

Carburetor Model # 2853S

4 Barrel

Idle Screw, Turns to Open: 1-1/2

Float Level: 3/16"

Float Drop: 11/16"

Pump Stroke: 17/32"

Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .030"

Dashpot Setting: 1/8" (With Throttle Closed)

Choke Adjustment: Index

Holley Carburetor Adjustments:

Carburetor Model: 4160

4 Barrel

Idle Screw Adjustment: 1-1/4 Turns

Fast Idle Adjustment: Turn fast idle screw in until it touches the fast idle cam, then back off screw 1/4 turn

Throttle Return Dashpot: .075"

Float Level: Fuel level should be even with the threads at the bottom of the sight plug hole. To adjust, loosen lock screw and turn adjusting nut as required to raise or lower the fuel level.

Float Bowl Vent Valve: .060"

Choke setting: 1 Rich

Pump Stroke:

Summer: #1 Hole

Winter: #2 Hole

1959 Lincoln Colors & Codes:

01 Presidential Black

07 Glacier White

15 Linden Green

16 Palm Green

17 Peacock Green

27 Crystal Blue

28 Pearl Blue

29 Midnight Blue

40 Claret

45 Bolero Red

50 Warwick Gray

55 Silver

60 Tawn

66 Sunstone

75 Deauville Yellow

80 Platinum

81 Copper (Early Production)

82 Copper (Later Production)

83 Cameo Rose

88 Aquamarine

92 Burnished Gold

97 Sapphire

Lincoln & Continental, Popular Options:

Travel Tuner Radio, FM Tuner Radio, Remote Trunk Release, Electronic Headlight Dimmer, Power Vent Windows, Power Windows, Air Condigioning, Tinted Glass, Leather Upholstery, 6 Way Power Seats, Power Chassis Lubricator, Power Differential.

1959 Lincoln Historical Data:

Turbo-Drive Automatic Transmission was standard equipment.

Model Year Production Total was 26,906 including Continentals.

Promotional Models Available:

Plastic: Continental Mark IV 2 Door Hardtop & Continental Mark IV Convertible

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