1973 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Lincoln Continental

Continental Mark IV

Lincoln Continental:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #53A

Base Price: $7,474; Shipping Weight: 5,049 Pounds

Production Total: 45,288

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

Base Price: $7,230; Shipping Weight: 5,016 Pounds

Production Total: 13,348

Lincoln Continental Mark IV:

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

Base Price: $8,984; Shipping Weight: 4,908 Pounds

Production Total: 69,437

1973 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Continental: 127"

Continental Mark III: 120.4"

Tire Size: 230R X 15"

Engine Availability by Series:

V-8 460 Cubic Inches 208 H.P. Continental Engine

V-8 460 Cubic Inches 220 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: 8.0:1

Taxable Horsepower: 60.83

Horsepower: 208 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 338 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-70 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: 8.0:1

Taxable Horsepower: 60.83

Horsepower: 220 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 360 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-70 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Data:

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-42

Spark Plug Gap: .034"

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 24 to 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Timing Mark & Location: 14 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

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

Idle CO:

49 State: 0.4%

California: 0.2%

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: 169 Lbs @ 1.39"

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 #10300, 61 Ampere:

Current Rating:

61 Amperes

15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees:

2.9 Amperes

12 Volts

Voltage Regulator:

Model #D3TZ-A

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5 to 15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts

Model #10300, 70 Ampere:

Current Rating:

70 Amperes

15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees:

2.9 Amperes

12 Volts

Voltage Regulator:

Model #D3TZ-A

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5 to 15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts

Model #10300, 90 Ampere:

Current Rating:

90 Amperes

15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees:

2.9 Amperes

12 Volts

Voltage Regulator:

Model #D3TZ-A

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5 to 15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 to 4.0 Volts

Distributor Specifications, 460 Cubic Inch Engine:

Distributor #D3VF-AA:

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 3 to 5 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

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

Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"

Maximum Advance:

11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Distributor #D3VF-AA:

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 to1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 0 to 1-1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

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

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

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"

Maximum Advance:

11 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: 17-27 Inch Pounds

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

Used Bearing With Collapsible Spacer & Seal: 8-14 Inch Pounds

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: 18.16 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Continental Mark IV:

Caster: + 1-1/2 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 1973 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 Stereosonic Tape System & Power Antenna; Town Car Package; Six-Way Power Seat; Individually Adjusted Front Seats; Speed Control; Sun Roof; 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; Interval Wipers; Opera Windows on Mark IV: Leather Trim; Traction-Lok Differential; and Much More.

1973 Lincoln Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1973 Lincoln line in the fall of 1972.

Model Year Production Total was 128,073.

1973 Lincoln Continental Colors & Codes:

1-A Light Gray

1-C Black

1-D Silver Moondust

2-G Red Moondust

2-J Maroon

3-A Pastel Blue

3-D Medium Blue

3-G Dark Blue

3-L Silver Blue Moondust

4-D Ivy Moondust

4-G Light Ivy Moondust

4-P Medium Green

4-Q Dark Green

4-S Light Green

4-U Bright Lime Gold Moondust

4-Y Green Diamond

5-D Light Ginger Moondust

5-F Dark Brown

5-K Ginger Moondust

5-L Tan

5-P Dark Copper Moondust

5-Q Dark Brown

5-R Gold

5-S Medium Beige

6-B Light Yellow Gold

6-D Yellow

6-G Gold Moondust

6-L Medium Gold

9-A White Decor

9-C White

52 Copper Diamond Flare

Promotional Models Available:

Plastic: None

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