1968 LINCOLN

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Lincoln Continental

Lincoln Continental:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #82

Base Price: $5,970; Shipping Weight: 4,978 Pounds

Production Total: 29,719

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #81

Base Price: $5,736; Shipping Weight: 4,883 Pounds

Production Total: 9,415

1968 LINCOLN

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 126"

Tire Size: 9.15 X 15"

Engine Availability by Series:

V-8 462 Cubic Inches 340 H.P. Standard Engine

V-8 460 Cubic Inches 365 H.P. Optional Engine

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

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.3600" X 3.850"

Engine Displacement: 460 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 10.5:1

Taxable Horsepower: 60.83

Horsepower: 365 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 500 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 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: 550 RPM, in Drive

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 180 PSI (Minimum)

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

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BRF-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: 550 RPM, in Drive

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 190 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 PSI

Valve Specifications:

V-8 Engine, 462 Cubic Inch:

Opeating Clearance:

Intake: .083"-.183"

Exhaust: .083"-.183"

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"-.0025"

Exhaust: .001"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3710"-.3717"

Exhaust: .3708"-.3715"

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch:

Opeating Clearance:

Intake: .075"-.175"

Exhaust: .075"-.175"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Installed Height: 1-13/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 80 Lbs @ 1.810"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .0010"-.0027"

Exhaust: .0010"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3416"-.3423"

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"-2.9003"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0024"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0022"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.040"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4992"-2.500"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

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: 135-134 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.

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 130-140 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 28-33 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft: 65-75 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:

Without Heater: 22-1/2 Qaurts

With Heater: 23 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 23 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 185 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 25-1/2 Gallons

Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts*

Transmission Capacity:

Automatic Transmission: 13-1/2 Quarts

Differential Capacity: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 22 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 22 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 185 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 25-1/2 Gallons

Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts*

Transmission Capacity:

Automatic Transmission: 13-1/2 Quarts

Differential Capacity: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

Starter #: C8VF-11001-A

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts & 11,000 RPM

Torque Test: 700 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, 15-1/2 Ft Lbs of Torque

Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

55 Ampere Alternator:

Make: Autolite

Current Rating:

55 Amperes

15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees:

2.8 to 3.3 Amperes

12 Volts

Voltage Regulator:

Make: Autolite

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5 to 15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.0 to 4.2 Volts

Distributor Specifications, 462 Cubic Inch Engine:

Distributor #C8VF-F:

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Point Opening: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degrees @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"

Maximum Advance:

12 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Distributor Specifications, 460 Cubic Inch Engine:

Distributor #C8VF-G:

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Point Opening: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degrees @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"

Maximum Advance:

12 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Rear Axle Specifications:

Carrier Type: Removable

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Adjustment .008"-.012"

Nominal Pinion Locating Shim: .015"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Adjustment:

New Bearing With Seal: 15-35 Inch Pounds

New Bearing Without Seal: 12-1/2 to 32-1/2 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

Adjustment: .008"-.012" *

Pinion Nut Torque: 200 Ft. Lbs.

* Add Shim Thickness to Tooth Side of Ring Gear.

Brake Specifications:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11.09"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc Brakes: 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

Carburetor Adjustments:

Note: See 1968 Ford Motor Company Carburetor Data File

Lincoln Continental, Popular Options:

Manual Air Conditioning; Air Conditioning with Automatic Temperature Control Vinyl Roof; Electronic Headlight Dimmer; Speed Actuated Electric Door Locks; AM Radio with Power Antenna; AM-FM Signal Seeking Radio with Power Antenna; Stereosonic Tape System; Six-Way Power Seat; Individually Adjusted Front Seats; Speed Control; Spare Tire Cover; Tinted Glass; Power Vent Windows; Tilt Steering Wheel; Remote Trunk Release; Door Edge Guards; Automatic Ride Level Control; Leather Trim; Moveable Steering Wheel; Curb Guard; Direct Power Differential; Emission Controlled Exhaust System.

1968 Lincoln Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1968 Lincoln line on September 22, 1967.

Model Year Production Total was 39,134.

1968 Lincoln Continental Colors & Codes:

A Black Satin

B Royal Burgundy

E Antique Beige

F Powder Blue

G Belmont Green

H Cameo Green

I Aspen Green

J Mediterranean

L Foxcroft Silver

M Arctic White

N Platinum

P Champagne

Q Huron Blue

R Grenoble Green

S Ascot Gray

T Cranberry

U Teal

V Daulton Blue

W Mikado Yellow

X Admiralty Blue

Y Chancery Gold

Z Elton Gray

6 Desert Sand

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