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Here is the one currently mounted which had a dry paper element installed: This is the one I have been advised is the correct oil type filter, but it is nearly 7 inches tall and will not fit under the hood: Any ideas? Oh yeah, the whole car:

The heads on my Dad's '41 Connie are iron. I presume these are off a Zephyr? Not a problem except for originality and compression, but the air cleaner assembly is shorter than the oil bath version that is supposed to be on the car and may be off a truck or something similar. The oil bath filter won't fit between the carb and the underside of the hood because of a rise in the intake plenum on the manifold. Was the Zephyr intake manifold taller than the Continental? If so, I presume a shorter Continental manifold will be required in order to fit the oil bath filter? I'll post a picture of my manifold in an hour or so.

Update. Put both new/rebuilt water pumps in and did a complete heat cycle. Drove her around a bit, came back to shop to see the right pump leaking from around the shaft. Got another pump (from a different source, this time) air freighted in over night and by the time I got to the shop with the newest pump, the left pump we put in yesterday was also leaking from around the shaft. Double Someone is trying to tell us something. I hate to quit, but this is taking too long and we have to get back to our real lives. Plus, I can't afford to keep FedEx in business this way. Car will go west to Colorado aboard a trailer, me and the kids will fly. Probably the smart move, in the end. Best not to break down in the Toolies. When I get the car to my shop in Colorado I'll start the process of going through her piece by piece, getting familiar with her workings and driving locally. Long road trips may happen, but I suspect, in the company of other like-minded old car folks where support is available, if needed. PS: the pumps both failed under atmospheric pressure. Radiator cap was not pressurized.

I have no idea how the fuel tank was restored, but an electric pump is going on today for insurance against vapor lock and potential mechanical pump failure. I had not thought about a filter. Good idea.

Update. Water pumps from V8 flathead Fords don't fit V12 Lincolns. OK, now I know. So, correct pumps coming tomorrow (Tues) along with a fuel pump (just in case) and will go into car on Tues/Wed depending on when the pumps arrive. Earliest departure now tentatively set for Thurs. Good news is, this car will have lots of new stuff on her that will eliminate all kinds of questions in case she breaks down in the Toolies. Wish I could find that LZOC membership list.....

Well, the local water pumps we thought might fit our V12 are for a V8, so no can do. If anyone knows where we can lay our hands on two pumps by tomorrow (tues), the road trip will continue. If not, it's time to give up the ghost and put her on a trailer. Have left messages at Boos and Hommel. Waiting. Pumps are coming. Onward!!

AAA card was my first purchase for this car!

Gonna put a new fuel pump on before I go. I'll look for a local coil as well. Trying to get going this Wed (I am 2 weeks and 2 days late, already) so won't have time to get one from Skip.

Just saw your post and got serious deja vu. I had same exact issues. Tried everything and even found out that some repo cables are not copper! So, I fabricated my own out of 0 ga from a welders supply. Still didn't help. Pulled plugs and car spun fine. plugs in, very slow. NOS starter. New battery. Turned out to be binding between the starter and the flywhee when starter bolted tight. Shimmed it to make room and poof! Works. Something else to consider if problem comes back.

OK, so the Connie is starting reliably, now. Then, water pump left side started leaking from the shaft. Since I didn't restore her, I have to assume everything else is likely needing attention, also. A fuel pump comes to mind, so I'll get one and put it on, too before embarking on the 1800 mile trip with my kids. So far, this is what I've done, or had done to prepare: 1. right rear wheel bearing and seal replaced due to leaking 2. OD solonoid replaced and OD tested and in working order 3. front spring center mount rubber replaced 4. radiator core replaced and tanks re-welded and now are sound 5. new hoses and belt 6. five new tires 7. NOS starter 8. new battery 9. new 0 ga copper wire from battery to relay to starter and cut-off switch installed 10 new ground strap 11 all new fluids 12 two new water pumps 13 new fuel pump 14 wheel alignment 15 outside rear mirror installed 16 correct oil bath air filter installed 17 repaired fuel gauge 18 repaired gear in windshield wiper mechanism 19 ???? what else should I anticipate replacing now rather than on the road without having to pull the engine? I know, I should pull the engine, but that's one chance I'll take. However, if there is anything else that is relatively easy to fit that could fail, let me know, please. Thanks, S

Got starter to spin the motor, now. Turns out the flywheel and starter gear binding was dragging down starter and battery. Shimmed it. Works. However, now one of the water pumps is leaking past the shaft. Will replace both pumps tomorrow. Maybe depart for Colorado on Wed after driving her around locally on Mon and Tues to see if anything else needs repairs. This may be more adventure than I was looking for. A good lesson for my kids... Now, where would my Dad have put that LZOC membership directory???

Hmm. I thought I was. Old timers. I get the magazine.

That's what I had and it shorted out. I used them for years in a total loss vintage race car with much happiness. Now, I'm told they don't work as well for this purpose. I dunno. I'm not sure I ever received a membership directory. Can I get one online?

Well, cables were 0 ga, fabricated from copper from welding shop. Problem was the one we purchased for the connection yo starter from relay. It was 0 ga but NOT copper. Buyer beware, i guess. Cranks great, now with real copoer all the way from batt to starter.

Yeah. I think that was me. Got 0 ga cable for negative side (about the size of Rosie Greer's thumb) and wide braided strap for pos. Should be good there. I really think it's the ground from the starter button or the starter, itself. At least, I hope that's it. Simple first, then go complicated. I've learned that the hard way over and over again.

Still stuck. Can't get her to crank fast enough to fire. Thought it was starter; replaced it with NOS (old brushes pretty worn). Then thought battery; replaced with new (old one wouldn't hold charge). Shop working on her now thinks starter motor is binding with flywheel causing too much friction and won't turn Came to this conclusion when starter was loosened and ran easily. But, now, won't turn her over. When she starts she runs VERY smoothly like she should. Turns over very easily by hand. I'm skeptical about binding and will suggest by-passing starter relay and dash button to see if it's a grounding issue with the button or relay.

Anybody know where to find what color combinations were available for the '41 Continentals? Benson Ford?

Can someone lead me to a source where I can find out what equipment came on our Lincoln and maybe what the original colors were? Thanks, S Nevermind. I should have read down one or two posts.

The trip from NC to Denver, CO was delayed a week due to a repair required in the lower radiator tank. Repair is done and test driving is scheduled for today and tomorrow to shake anythin else loose that might strand us. In previous posts I described the car my father restored over the past 20 years and my looking after her from now on. I decided to drive her the 1800 or so miles back to Colorado instead of sujecting her to the indignity of a trailer journey. Many repairs later (NOS starter, outside mirror, windshied wiper gear, new rear bearing and seal, alignment, new distributor bushings andother inerds, air cleaner top, fluids all round, five tires, battery, overdrive solonoid, new radiator core, hoses, and belt) and she should be ready for a little drive. My 8 and 10 year old sons are coming to help push, if need be. Driving only roads that were available in 1941 whenever possible so we come in contact with more folks along the way. Maybe they'll put down they're iPods/Pads/phones long enough to notice. Probably. We start on Sunday 6-9 if things work. Scott Shuler

Thanks. I would appreciate that.

I missed the auction. Do you still have the mirror?

John, Thanks for the info. I was about to fabricate one out of sheet metal, and my skills in this area are primitive, at best. Hopefully, the Akin repro is the one I need. The trip will be memorable, regardless the outcome. Hopefully, we won't need any towtruck assistance.

I joined a few years ago when I was helping my dad restore his Connie. I am rejoining because this summer the car will become mine. He is giving it to me and after making it roadworthy, again, I will be driving it with my two boys from North Carolina to Colorado the first week in June this year. I will look up the repro air filter lid when I get my first TWOZ issue. Thanks.

TWOZ?

Here are pics of the 'lid' to the air filter housing from the top and bottom. Most of the center was rusted away, and I might just have to fabricate one if I can't find a reasonable cost replacement.