1966 LINCOLN

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Lincoln Continental

Lincoln Continental:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #82

Base Price: $5,750; Shipping Weight: 5,085 Pounds

Production Total: 35,809

4 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #86

Base Price: $6,383; Shipping Weight: 5,480 Pounds

Production Total: 3,180

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #89

Base Price: $5,485; Shipping Weight: 4,985 Pounds

Production Total: 15,766

1966 LINCOLN

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 126"

Tire Size: 9.15 X 15"

Engine Availability by Series:

V-8 462 Cubic Inches 340 H.P. Only Engine Available

Engine Specifications:

V-8 Engine, 462 Cubic Inch:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.380" X 3.830"

Engine Displacement: 462 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 10.25:1

Taxable Horsepower: 61.39

Horsepower: 340 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 485 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Data:

V-8 Engine, 462 Cubic Inch:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BTF-42

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: 10 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, 462 Cubic Inch:

Opeating Clearance:

Intake: .050"-.150"

Exhaust: .050"-.150"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Installed Height: 1-5/8"

Valve Spring Pressure: 70 Lbs @ 1.65"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .0008"-.0018"

Exhaust: .002"-.003"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3712"-.3722"

Exhaust: .3701"-.3709"

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

V-8 Engine, 462 Cubic Inch:

Piston Clearance: .0015"-.0021"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

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:

V-8 Engine, 462 Cubic Inch:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 125-135 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 20-25 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 15-21 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 2-1/2 to 4 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40-45 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, 462 Cubic Inch:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 22-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 22-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 185 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 25 Gallons

Crankcase Capacity: 6 Quarts*

Transmission Capacity:

Automatic Transmission: 13 Quarts

Differential Capacity: 5-1/2 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, 15-1/2 Ft Lbs of Torque

Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

60 Ampere Alternator:

Make: Autolite

Current Rating:

60 Amperes

15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees:

2.8 to 3.3 Amperes

12 Volts

Voltage Regulator:

Make: Autolite

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 14.1 to 14.9 Volts

Contact Gap: .017"-.022"

Armature Air Gap: .049"-.056"

Field Relay:

Armature Air Gap: .010"-.018"

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts

Distributor Specifications-Conventional Ignition System:

Distributor #C6VF-12127A:

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Point Opening: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6"

Maximum Advance:

9 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Distributor Specifications-Transistorized Ignition System:

Distributor #C6VF-12127B:

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Point Opening: .020"

Cam Angle: 22-24 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6"

Maximum Advance:

9 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications:

Carrier Type: Removable

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method & Adjustment: Threaded Adjusters, 2-1/2 to 3 Notches Tight

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment .008"-.012"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Spacer

Adjustment:

Without seal: 12-1/2 to 32-1/2 Inch Pounds

With seal: 15 to 35 Inch Pounds

Brake Drum Diameter: 11.03"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1.938"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

Caster: - 1-1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1/2 Degrees

Right: +1/2 Degrees

Toe-In: 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 17-3/4 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Carter AFB Carburetor Adjustments:

4 Barrel

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

Fast Idle Speed: 1,600 RPM, with fast idle screw resting on kickdown step on cam.

Throttle Return Dashpot: 5/16"

Float Level:

Primary: 3/16"

Secondary: 3/16"

Float Drop:

Primary: 23/32"

Secondary: 23/32"

Pump Travel Setting: 17/32"

Choke Unloader Setting: 3/32"

Choke Adjustment: 1 Rich

Lincoln Continental, Popular Options:

Air Conditioning with Heater; Vinyl Roof; Electronic Headlight Dimmer; Emergency Flasher; Electric Door Locks; AM-FM Radio; Electric Antenna; Six-Way Power Seat; Individually Adjusted Front Seats; Speed Control; Tinted Glass; Power Vent Windows; Remote Trunk Release; Door Edge Guards; Leather Trim; Moveable Steering Wheel; Curb Guard; Direct Power Differential; Closed Crankcase Emission Reduction System.

1966 Lincoln Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1966 Lincoln line on October 1, 1965.

Model Year Production Total was 54,755.

1966 Lincoln Continental Colors & Codes:

A Black Satin

B Chesterfield Beige

E Madison Gray

F Powder Blue

G Sapphire Blue

H Teakwood

K Pitcairn Blue

L Venetian Yellow

M Arctic White

N Platinum

O Rose Mist

P Sandalwood

Q Huron Blue

R Spanish Moss

S Charcoal Frost

T Cranberry

U Teal

V Russet

X Royal Maroon

Z Florentine Gold

2 Empress Turquoise

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