1974 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Lincoln Continental

Continental Mark IV

Lincoln Continental:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #53A

Base Price: $8,238; Shipping Weight: 5,361 Pounds

Production Total: 29,351

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

Base Price: $8,053; Shipping Weight: 5,366 Pounds

Production Total: 7,318

Lincoln Continental Mark IV:

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

Base Price: $10,194; Shipping Weight: 5,362 Pounds

Production Total: 57,316

1974 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Continental: 127.2"

Continental Mark III: 120.4"

Tire Size:

Continental: 230R X 15"

Continental Mark III: 230R X 15"

Engine Availability by Series:

V-8 460 Cubic Inches 215 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: 215 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 350 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-65 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 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 355 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-65 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Data:

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug Gap: .054"

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

Timing Mark & Location: 14 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM, in Drive with A/C "Off"

Valve Specifications:

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .075"-.125"

Exhaust: .075"-.125"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Installed Height: 1-13/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 252 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: .0022"-.0030"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.040"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4992"-2.500"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0028"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Main Bearing Clearance:

#1: .0004"-.0020"

Others: .0012"-.0028"

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: 18-25 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: 70-90 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities-Continental:

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 20-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 20-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons

Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts*

Transmission Capacity:

Automatic Transmission: 12-1/2 Quarts

Differential Capacity: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Capacities-Mark IV:

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 20-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 20-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 26-1/2 Gallons

Crankcase Capacity: 5 Quarts*

Transmission Capacity:

Automatic Transmission: 12-1/2 Quarts

Differential Capacity: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

Starter #: D4VF-AB:

Brush Spring Tension: 80 Ounces

No Load Test: 90 Amperes, 12 Volts

Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

Model #10300, Red, 55 Ampere:

Current Rating:

55 Amperes

15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees:

2.9 Amperes

12 Volts

Voltage Regulator:

Model #D4TZ-A

Model #10300, Green, 61 Ampere:

Current Rating:

61 Amperes

15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees:

2.9 Amperes

12 Volts

Voltage Regulator:

Model #D4TZ-A

Model #10300, 70 Ampere:

Current Rating:

70 Amperes

15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees:

2.9 Amperes

12 Volts

Voltage Regulator:

Model #D4TZ-A

Model #10300, 90 Ampere:

Current Rating:

90 Amperes

15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees:

2.9 Amperes

12 Volts

Voltage Regulator:

Model #D4TZ-A

Distributor Specifications, 460 Cubic Inch Engine:

Distributor #D4VF-CA:

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 to1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

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

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

Intermediate Advance: 7 to 9 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"

Maximum Advance:

11-1/4 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: + 1-3/4 Degree

Camber:

Left: +3/4 Degrees

Right: +1/4 Degrees

Toe-In: 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18.07 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Carburetor Adjustments:

Note: See 1974 Ford Motor Company Carburetor Data File

Lincoln Continental, Popular Options:

AM-FM Multiplex Radio; AM-FM Multiplex Radio with Stereo Tape System; Cruise Control; Bench Seat with Passenger Recliner; Six Way Twin Comfort Power Seat; Six Way Twin Comfort Power Seat with Passenger Recliner; Tilt Steering Wheel; Power Sun Roof with Steel Panel on Mark IV; Power Glass Sun Roof; Traction-Lok Differential; Space Saver Spare Tire on Mark IV; Leather Interior; Velour Interior; Vinyl Roof on Continental; Luxury Wheel Covers on Continental; Power Vent Windows on Continental 4 Door; Interval Wipers; Anti-Theft Alarm System; Sure-Track Brake System; Quick Defrost Defroster for Mark IV; Right Remote Control Outside Mirror; Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror; Body Side Moldings with Vinyl Insert; Moondust Metallic Paint; Diamond Fire Metallic Paint; Varous Axle Ratios; and Much More.

1974 Lincoln Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1974 Lincoln line in the fall of 1973.

Model Year Production Total was 93,985.

1974 Lincoln Continental Colors & Codes:

1-C Black

1-D Silver Moondust

1-E Light Silver Cloud

2-G Red Moondust

3-A Platinum

3-D Medium Blue

3-G Dark Blue

3-L Silver Blue Moondust

3-P Silver Blue Diamond Flare

4-A Pastel Lime

4-U Lime Gold Moondust

4-Y Green Diamond Flare

5-Q Dark Brown

5-R Bright Gold Bronze

5-S Medium Beige

5-V Buff

5-Z Gold

6-G Yellow Gold Moondust

6-L Medium Gold

6-M Medium DarkGold

6-N Maize Yellow

9-C White Decor

9-D White

51 Ginger Diamond Flare

52 Copper Diamond Flare

54* Unique Gold Diamond Fire

* Mark IV Only

Promotional Models Available:

Plastic: None

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