1971 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

1971 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Lincoln Continental

Continental Mark III

Lincoln Continental:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #53A

Base Price: $7,419; Shipping Weight: 5,072 Pounds

Production Total: 27,346

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

Base Price: $7,172; Shipping Weight: 5,032 Pounds

Production Total: 8,205

Lincoln Continental Mark III:

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

Base Price: $8,421; Shipping Weight: 5,003 Pounds

Production Total: 27,091

1971 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Continental: 127"

Continental Mark III: 117.2"

Tire Size: 225 X 15"

Engine Availability by Series:

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

Engine Specifications:

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: 10.2:1

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, 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: 5 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Drive with A/C "Off"

Air to Fuel Ratio: 14.1:1

Idle CO: 0.9%

Valve Specifications:

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .105"-.155"

Exhaust: .105"-.155"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Installed Height: 1-13/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 229 Lbs @ 1.33"

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, 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, 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 Stud: 65-75 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 5 to 6 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, 460 Cubic Inch:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 188 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 23 Gallons

Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts*

Transmission Capacity:

Automatic Transmission: 13 Quarts

Differential Capacity: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Capacities-Mark III:

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 188 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 23 Gallons

Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts*

Transmission Capacity:

Automatic Transmission: 12-3/4 Quarts

Differential Capacity: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

Starter #: DOVF-A:

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts & 10,000 RPM

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

Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

Model #D0AZ-F:

Current Rating:

55 Amperes

15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees:

2.8 to 3.3 Amperes

12 Volts

Voltage Regulator:

Model #C35Z-B

Distributor Specifications, 460 Cubic Inch Engine:

Distributor #D1VF-AA:

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 to1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 3/4 to 2-3/4 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8-1/4 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"

Maximum Advance:

8-1/2 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 Collapsible Spacer & Seal: 8-14 Inch Pounds

New Bearing With Solid Spacer & Seal: 13-33 Inch Pounds

Used Bearings & Collapsible Spacer: 20-30 Inch Lbs

Used Bearing With Solid Spacer & Seal: 13-33 Inch Lbs.

Differential Bearing Preload:

Adjustment:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .005"-.008"

Pinion Nut Torque: 200 Ft. Lbs.

Brake Specifications, Lincoln Continental & Continental Mark III:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11.030"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc Brakes: 2.755"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Continental:

Caster: + 1-1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1/2 Degrees

Right: +1/2 Degrees

Toe-In: 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18.70 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Continental Mark III:

Caster: + 1 Degree

Camber:

Left: +1/2 Degrees

Right: +1/2 Degrees

Toe-In: 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 19.28 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Carburetor Adjustments:

Note: See 1971 Ford Motor Company Carburetor Data File

Lincoln Continental, Popular Options:

Manual Air Conditioning; Air Conditioning with Automatic Temperature Control Vinyl Roof; Automatic Headlight Dimmer; Speed Actuated Electric Door Locks; AM Radio with Power Antenna; AM Radio with Stereosonic Tape System & Power Antenna; AM Signal Seeking Radio with Power Antenna; Six-Way Power Seat; Individually Adjusted Front Seats; Speed Control; Rear Window Defogger; Spare Tire Cover; Tinted Glass; Power Vent Windows; Tilt Steering Wheel; Remote Trunk Release; Door Edge Guards; Automatic Ride Level Control; Sun Roof in Mark III; Cross Country Ride Package; Intermittent Wipers; Leather Trim; Traction-Lok Differential; and Much More.

1971 Lincoln Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1971 Lincoln line on September 19, 1970.

Model Year Production Total was 62,642.

1971 Lincoln Continental Colors & Codes:

A Black

B Maroon

F Bright Aqua

G Dark Green

H Light Green

J-9 Anniversary Gold

K Dark Gray

L Light Gray

M White

N Pastel Blue

O Light Yellow Gold

Q Medium Blue

R Dark Brown

S Gray Gold

T Red

V Light Pewter

W Yellow

X Dark Blue

Y Deep Blue

2 Tan

5 Medium Brown

6 Bright Blue

7 Maroon

39 Ginger Bronze

C-9 Red Mondust

D-9 Blue Moondust

E-9 Ivory Bronze Moondust

Promotional Models Available:

Plastic: None