1960 LINCOLN

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Lincoln

Lincoln Premiere

Lincoln Continental Mark V

Lincoln:

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57A

Base Price: $5,441; Shipping Weight: 5,012 Pounds

Production Total: 4,397

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53A

Base Price: $5,441; Shipping Weight: 5,016 Pounds

Production Total: 1,093

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

Base Price: $5,253; Shipping Weight: 4,929

Production Total: 1,670

Lincoln Premiere:

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57B

Base Price: $5,945; Shipping Weight: 5,068 Pounds

Production Total: 4,200

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 53B

Base Price: $5,945; Shipping Weight: 5,072 Pounds

Production Total: 1,010

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

Base Price: $5,696; Shipping Weight: 4,987

Production Total: 1,364

Lincoln Continental Mark V:

4 Door Executive Limousine, 6 Passenger, Body #23A

Base Price: $10,230; Shipping Weight: 5,495 Pounds

Production Total: 34

4 Door Town Car, 6 Passenger, Body #23B

Base Price: $9,207; Shipping Weight: 5,286 Pounds

Production Total: 136

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #54A

Base Price: $6,854; Shipping Weight: 5,157 Pounds

Production Total: 907

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

Base Price: $6,598; Shipping Weight: 5,070 Pounds

Production Total: 1,461

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #68A

Base Price: $7,056; Shipping Weight: 5,176 Pounds

Production Total: 2,104

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #75A

Base Price: $6,845; Shipping Weight: 5,153 Pounds

Production Total: 6,604

1960 LINCOLN

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 131"

Tire Size: 9.50 X 14"

Engine Availability by Series:

V-8 430 Cubic Inches 315 H.P. Only Engine Available

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: 10.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 59.17

Horsepower: 315 @ 4,100 RPM

Torque: 465 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Tune Up Data, Lincoln, All Series:

V-8 Engine

Spark Plug Type: Champion F-11Y, or Equivalent

Spark Plug Gap: .034"

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26 to 31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Timing Mark & Location:

8 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 465 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 180 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 PSI

Valve Specifications-Lincoln, All Series:

V-8 Engine

Opeating Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: .078"-.218"

Exhaust: .078"-.218"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Installed Height: 1-53/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 70 Lbs @ 1.83"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .001"-.0024"

Exhaust: .0028"-.0042"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"

Pistons, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:

Piston Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .015"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9752"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.599"-2.600"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.8994"-2.9002"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0029"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 125-135 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 2 to 2-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 95-105 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 75-90 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities-Lincoln & Continental:

V-8 Engine

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 23 Quarts

With Heater: 26 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 26 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

(2 in Front Face of Each Block: 142 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 25 Gallons

Crankcase Capacity: 6 Quarts*

Transmission Capacity:

Automatic Transmission: 10-1/2 Quarts

Differential Capacity: 4.8 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #FAY-11001A

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:

40 Ampere Generator

Generator Output: 40 Amperes

Field Ground Location: Internal

Brush Spring Tension: 32-40 Ounces

Field Current: 1.0 to 1.1 Amperes

Regulator

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.4 Volts

Voltage Regulator Setting: 15.0 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 40 Amperes

50 Ampere Generator

Generator Output: 50 Amperes

Field Ground Location: External

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current: 2.0 to 2.5 Amperes

Regulator

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.4 Volts

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.8 Volts (Lower Contacts .3 to .5 Volts Less Than Upper)

Current Regulator Setting: 48 Amperes

Distributor Specifications-Lincoln & Contintental:

Distributor #B9MF-12127B

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Point Opening: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6"

Maximum Advance:

12 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications:

Carrier Type: Integral

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .015"

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment .003"-.008"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment:

New Bearings without seal: 18-20 Inch Pounds

Used Bearings without seal: 8-12 Inch Pounds

New Bearings with seal: 22-24 Inch Pounds

Used Bearings with seal: 12-16 Inch Pounds

Brake Drum Diameter: 11.06"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 31/32"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications-Lincoln & Continental:

Caster: - 3/4 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +3/8 Degrees

Right: +3/8 Degrees

Toe-In: 1/8" to 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 17-1/3 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Carter AFB Carburetor Adjustments:

Carburetor Model # ABD-2965S

2 Barrel

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

Fast Idle Speed: 525 RPM with fast idle screw on low step of fast idle cam

Throttle Return Dashpot: .076"

Float Level: 1/4"

Float Drop: None

Pump Travel Setting: 7/16"

Choke Unloader Setting: 1/8"

Choke Adjustment: 1 Lean

Lincoln & Continental, Popular Options:

Air Conditioning with Heater; Electronic Headlight Dimmer; Electric Door Locks; Power Lubricator; FM Radio; Four-Way Power Seat; Six-Way Power Seat; Power Vent Whidows; Remote Trunk Release; Curb Guard.

1960 Lincoln Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1960 Lincoln line is not available.

Model Year Production Total was 24,820 including Continentals.

1960 Lincoln Colors & Codes:

A Presidential Black

B Marine Blue

C Pale Turquoise

D Sapphire

E Electric Blue

F Blue Crystal

G Tawney Beige

I Pale Turquoise

J Cherokee Red

L Gold Dust

M Polaris White

N Platinum

Q Copper Poly

R Pastel Yellow

S Deerfield Green

T Terra Verde Green

U Metallic Rose Glow

V Twilight Pink

W Killarney Green

X Maple Leaf

Y Spartan Gray

Z Cloud Silver

Promotional Models Available:

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

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