Guest jraynal Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Question: does anyone know where a good resource is for the 1940 Lincoln V12 flathead engine and gear box?I am going to start my 1940 Lincoln zephyr engine and gear box restoration. The car has been in my family since it was bought new and it has been stored in a garage for the past 40 years. It was parked after some engine troubles that my grandfather couldn't fix. Any help is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peecher Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Try Merv Adkins in California( 909-224-8562) for used Lincoln v12 parts. For new parts try Earle Brown, 724-941-4567 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jraynal Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Peecher, Thank you for yourquick response. Does anyone know if there is a list of common issues and things to "watch" for during disassemblyand reassembly of the V12 and gear box? Any help is appreciated since I am very unfamiliar with these older engines and power trains.-Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelincoln Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Use the search feature of this forum and decide if you want the engine bone stock, or will make improvements inside where no one can see. eg. 8BA Ford lifters, Melling M15 oil pump, cam regrind for adjustable lifters, PCV valve, etc.I just bought a bunch of transmission parts from Van Pelt Sales. He seems to know our stuff well.Abe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 2 thumbs up for Earle Brown. He has the parts and he has the knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry butcher Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 jraynal, Welcome to the hobby of "Zephyrs". A few tips, take many pictures and tag everything you remove. Take no short cuts, do not try and start it before opening it up. Iassume you joined the "Lincoln Zephyr Owners Club". Great club and publication. Ask questions! If you are" hands on" , purchase some books--Motors Repair Manual, Lincolrepair manuals, dig in and get your hands dirty! It is a great feeling when you hear that V12 fire up and come back to life! Good luck! Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom nelson Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I used Egge machine for all my engine rebuild part. They had pistons, rings, bearings and gaskets in stock. I replaced the valves with straight stem valves, one piece guides and new springs.Water pumps, coil and dist went to Skip in Fl. This thing runs like a clock. Good luck with your rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jraynal Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Gentlemen, thanks for the help. This is a good start. I'm sure I will be checking in throughout the build. -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSpringer Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 My '41 sedan was also in the family since new and I finally got it done (if that can ever be claimed) in November. I've learned a lot from this forum, particularly people like Dee Peecher, and from the club magazine. Shoot me an email at daspring42@gmail.com and I'll help you get a copy of the V12 Engine Repair Manual. We look forward to hearing about your progress. Send pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I have about 60 copies of "The Way of the Zephyr" from the early 1970's into the 1980's. I could go through and sort the ones with engine rebuild articles for $6 each. There might be around 15 or so. There is good first hand experience documented there. PM if you are interested.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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