1976 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Lincoln Continental

Continental Mark IV

Lincoln Continental:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #53B

Base Price: $9,293; Shipping Weight: 5,083 Pounds

Production Total: 43,983

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #60B

Base Price: $9,142; Shipping Weight: 5,035 Pounds

Production Total: 24,663

Lincoln Continental Mark IV:

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

Base Price: $11,060; Shipping Weight: 5,051 Pounds

Production Total: 56,110

1976 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Continental: 127.2"

Continental Mark III: 120.4"

Tire Size:

Continental: KR78 X 15"

Continental Mark III: KR78 X 15"

Engine Availability by Series:

V-8 460 Cubic Inches 202 H.P. Only 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: 202 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 352 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Data:

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch, Continental, 49 State Cars:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug Gap: .044"

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

Timing Mark & Location: 8 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 650 RPM, in Drive

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM, on high step of fast idle cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6.7-8.7 PSI

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch, Continental, California Cars:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug Gap: .044"

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

Timing Mark & Location: 14 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 650 RPM, in Drive

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM, on high step of fast idle cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6.7-8.7 PSI

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch, Mark IV:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite ARF-52

Spark Plug Gap: .044"

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

Timing Mark & Location: 10 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 650 RPM, in Drive

Fast Idle Speed: 1,350 RPM, on high step of fast idle cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 6.7-8.7 PSI

Valve Specifications:

V-8 Engine, 460 Cubic Inch:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .100"-.150"

Exhaust: .100"-.150"

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"-.0028"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9994"-3.0002"

Main Bearing Clearance:

#1: .0004"-.0020"

Others: .0009"-.0026"

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: 22-32 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: 19-3/4 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 191 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 24-1/4 Gallons (With Auxiliary Tank: 32-1/4 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: 19.8 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 16 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 #: D6AF-AA:

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts

Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

Model #10300, Green, 61 Ampere:

Current Rating:

61 Amperes

Voltage Regulator:

Model #D4TF-AA

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degres: 2.5-4.0 Volts

Model #10300, 70 Ampere:

Current Rating:

70 Amperes

Voltage Regulator:

Model #D4TF-AA

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degres: 2.5-4.0 Volts

Model #10300, 90 Ampere:

Current Rating:

90 Amperes

Voltage Regulator:

Model #D4TF-AA

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degres: 2.5-4.0 Volts

Distributor Specifications, 460 Cubic Inch Engine:

Distributor #D4VE-CA:

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: -3/4 to +1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: -1-1/4 to +1/2 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"

Maximum Advance: 11-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Distributor #D5VE-CA:

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: -1 to +1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 1/2 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 700 RPM

Full Advance: 6-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"

Maximum Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Distributor #D6VE-CA:

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 to 2-1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 Degrees @ 700 RPM

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"

Maximum Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Distributor #D6VE-BA:

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: -1 to 2-3/4 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 700 RPM

Full Advance: 11-3/4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"

Maximum Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Distributor #D6VE-CA:

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: -1/2 to +3 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6 to 9-1/2 Degrees @ 700 RPM

Full Advance: 10-1/4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"

Maximum Advance: 13-1/4 Degrees @ 15" 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 Drum Brakes: 1"

4 Wheel Disc Grakes: 2.6"

Master Cylinder Bore:

With Rear Drum Brakes: 1"

With 4 Wheel Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"

Brake Specifications, Mark IV*:

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc Brakes: 3.100"

Rear: 2.6"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"

* Has 4 Wheel Disc Brakes

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Continental:

Caster: + 2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1/2 Degrees

Right: +1/4 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: + 2 Degree

Camber:

Left: +3/4 Degrees

Right: +1/4 Degrees

Toe-In: 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18.09 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Carburetor Adjustments:

Note: See 1976 Ford Motor Company Carburetor Data File

Lincoln Continental, Popular Options:

Town Car & Town Coupe Package on Continental; AM-FM Multiplex Radio; AM-FM Multiplex Radio with 8 Track Stereo Tape System; AM-FM Multiplex Radio with Quadrasonic 8 Track Stereo Tape System; Cruise Control; Six Way Twin Comfort Power Seat; Six Way Twin Comfort Power Seat with Passenger Recliner; Six Way Twin Comfort Power Seat with Passenger Recliner & Lumbar Support; Tilt Steering Wheel; Power Sun Roof ; Power Glass Sun Roof; Coach Lamps; Traction-Lok Differential; Space Saver; Leather Interior; Velour Interior; Vinyl Roof on Continental; Luxury Wheel Covers; Forged Aluminum Wheels; Power Vent Windows on Continental 4 Door; Interval Wipers; Anti-Theft Alarm System; Fuel EconomyLight; Four Note Horn; Sure-Track Brake System; Electric Rear Defroster; Right Remote Control Outside Mirror; Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors; Glove Box Vanity Mirror; Four Wheel Disc Brakes (Standard on Mark IV); Luggage Compartment Carpeting; Interior Name;plate with Gold Accent; Body Side Moldings with Vinyl Insert; Moondust Metallic Paint; Diamond Fire Metallic Paint; Varous Axle Ratios; and Much More.

1976 Lincoln Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1976 Lincoln line was on October 3, 1975.

Model Year Production Total was 124,756.

1976 Lincoln Continental Colors & Codes:

1-C Black

1-J Silver Diamond Fire

1-L Black Diamond Flare

1-N Dove Gray

2-G Red Moondust

2-M Dark Red

2-P Medium Taupe Diamond

2-S Dark Red

2-T* Rose Crystal

2-U* Lipstick Red

3-G Dark Blue

3-P Blue Diamond Flare

3-S Light Blue

5-Q Dark Brown

6-G Yellow Gold Moondust

6-P Cream

6-U Tan

6-Y Bright Yellow Gold Diamond Fire

7-A Light Jade

7-B* Light Jade Crystal

7-F Medium Jade Starfire

8-A* Light Apricot Crystal

9-D White

45* Aqua Blue Diamond Fire

46 Dark Jade

51 Ginger Bronze Diamond Fire

54+ Unique Gold Diamond Fire

59 Medium Chestnut Diamond Fire

* Mark IV Only

+ Continental Only

Promotional Models Available:

Plastic: None

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