1961 LINCOLN

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Lincoln Continental

Lincoln Continental:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #53A

Base Price: $6,067; Shipping Weight: 4,927 Pounds

Production Total: 22,303

4 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #74A

Base Price: $6,713; Shipping Weight: 5,215 Pounds

Production Total: 2,857

1961 LINCOLN

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 123"

Tire Size:

Sedan: 9.00 X 14"

Convertible: 9.50 X 14"

Engine Availability by Series:

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

Engine Specifications:

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:

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:

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: 1-41/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 70 Lbs @ 1.64"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .0008"-.0018"

Exhaust: .002"-.003"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3712"-.3722"

Exhaust: .3701"-.3709"

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

Piston Clearance: .0011"-.0029"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .015"

Oil: .025"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9750"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.5992"-2.6001"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.002"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.8994"-2.9002"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0024"

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-Continental:

V-8 Engine

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 22 Quarts

With Heater: 25 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 25 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: 21 Gallons

Crankcase Capacity: 6 Quarts*

Transmission Capacity:

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Differential Capacity: 4.8 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #C1VF-11001C

Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 9,500 RPM

Torque Test: 525 Amperes, 4.0 Volts, 14 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: 1.5 to 2.0 Amperes

Regulator

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.6 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .010"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 15.6 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 40 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .035"

Distributor Specifications-Lincoln & Contintental:

Distributor #C1VF-12127A

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Point Opening: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 550 RPM

Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7"

Maximum Advance:

12 Degrees @ 18" 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: 1-1/32"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 7/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

Caster: - 3/4 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +3/8 Degrees

Right: +3/8 Degrees

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

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 17-5/6 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Carter AFB Carburetor Adjustments:

Carburetor Model # ABD-3149S

2 Barrel

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

Fast Idle Speed: 625 RPM with fast idle screw on low step of fast idle cam

Throttle Return Dashpot: 3/32"

Float Level: 5/16"

Float Drop: None

Pump Travel Setting: 17/32"

Choke Unloader Setting: 1/8"

Choke Adjustment: Index

Lincoln Continental, Popular Options:

Air Conditioning with Heater; Electronic Headlight Dimmer; Electric Door Locks; Power Lubricator; FM Radio; Six-Way Power Seat; Speed Control; Tinted Glass; Power Vent Whidows; Remote Trunk Release; Curb Guard; Direct Power Differential.

1961 Lincoln Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1961 Lincoln line was on September 18, 1970..

Model Year Production Total was 25,160.

1961 Lincoln Continental Colors & Codes:

A Presidential Black

B Royal Red

C Turquoise Mist

D Blue Haze

E Saxon Green

F Sunburst Yellow

H Empress Bue

I Green Velvet

K Crystal Green

M Sultana White

N Platinum

P Executive Gray

Q Sheffield Gray

R Columbia Blue

T Honey Beige

U Rose Glow

V Summer Rose

W Regency Turquoise

X Black Cherry

Y Briar Brown

Z Desert Frost

Promotional Models Available:

Plastic: Continental 4 Door Sedan & Continental 4 Door Convertible

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