1972 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Lincoln Continental
Continental Mark IV
Lincoln Continental:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #53A
Base Price: $7,302; Shipping Weight: 4,958 Pounds
Production Total: 35,561
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #65A
Base Price: $7,068; Shipping Weight: 4,906 Pounds
Production Total: 10,408
Lincoln Continental Mark IV:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #65A
Base Price: $8,640; Shipping Weight: 4,792 Pounds
Production Total: 48,591
1972 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Continental: 127"
Continental Mark III: 120.4"
Tire Size: 225 X 15"
Engine Availability by Series:
V-8 460 Cubic Inches 212 H.P. Continental Engine
V-8 460 Cubic Inches 224 H.P. Mark IV Engine
Engine Specifications:
V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch, Continental:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.3600" X 3.850"
Engine Displacement: 460 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Taxable Horsepower: 60.83
Horsepower: 212 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 342 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch, Mark IV:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.3600" X 3.850"
Engine Displacement: 460 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Taxable Horsepower: 60.83
Horsepower: 224 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 357 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Tune Up Data:
V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch (49 State):
Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42
Spark Plug Gap: .034"
Breaker Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 26 to 30 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: 625 RPM, in Drive with A/C "Off"
Idle CO: 0.3%
V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch (California):
Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42
Spark Plug Gap: .034"
Breaker Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 26 to 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Timing Mark & Location: 6 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 625 RPM, in Drive with A/C "Off"
Idle CO: 0.3%
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: 22 Gallons
Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts*
Transmission Capacity:
Automatic Transmission: 13 Quarts
Differential Capacity: 5 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
Capacities-Mark IV:
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: 22-1/2 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 #: D2VF-AA:
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 #D2VF-AA:
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5-1/2 to 7-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7 to 9 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 10-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"
Maximum Advance:
11-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Distributor #D2VF-BA:
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1 to 3 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7-1/2 to 10 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"
Maximum Advance:
12 Degrees @ 20" 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 Bearing With Collapsible Spacer & Seal: 20-30 Ft. Lbs.
Used Bearing With Solid Spacer & Seal: 13-33 Inch Pounds
Differential Bearing Preload:
Adjustment:
With New Bearings: .008"-.012"
With Used Bearings: .005"-.008"
Pinion Nut Torque:
With Collapsible Spacer: 170 Ft. Lbs.
With Solid Spacer: 200 Ft. Lbs.
Brake Specifications, Lincoln Continental:
Brake Drum Diameter: 11.030"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front Disc Brakes: 3.100"
Rear: .938"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Brake Specifications, Mark IV:
Brake Drum Diameter: 11.030"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front Disc Brakes: 3.100"
Rear: 1.00"
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 IV:
Caster: + 1 Degree
Camber:
Left: +3/4 Degrees
Right: +3/4 Degrees
Toe-In: 3/16"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 17.74 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Carburetor Adjustments:
Note: See 1972 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; Six-Way Power Seat; Individually Adjusted Front Seats; Speed Control; Rear Window Defogger; Spare Tire Cover; Cornering Lamps on Mark IV; Tinted Glass; Tilt Steering Wheel; Remote Trunk Release; Door Edge Guards; Automatic Ride Level Control; Front Bumper Guards; Opera Windows on Mark IV: Leather Trim; Traction-Lok Differential; and Much More.
1972 Lincoln Historical Data:
Introduction date for the 1972 Lincoln line on September 24, 1971.
Model Year Production Total was 94,560.
1972 Lincoln Continental Colors & Codes:
1-A Light Gray
1-C Black
1-D Silver Moondust
2-G Red Moondust
2-J Maroon
3-B Light Blue
3-C Blue Moondust
3-D Medium Blue
3-H Dark Blue
4-A Pastel Lime
4-B Bright Green Gold
4-D Ivy Moondust
4-G Light Ivy Moondust
4-P Medium Green
4-Q Dark Green
4-U Lime Gold Moondust
5-C Ginger Moondust
5-D Light Ginger Moondust
5-F Dark Brown
5-G Copper Moondust
6-B Light Yellow Gold
6-D Yellow
6-G Gold Moondust
6-J Gray Gold
9-A White
Promotional Models Available:
Plastic: None
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