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Iain M.

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    47 Continental Rear Bumper

    in Lincoln & Zephyr

    Posted

    Does anyone happen to have a straight rear bumper for a 47 Continental available?? I don't need the overriders, just the main bumper. Condition of the chrome not too important.

    I'm in Canada, but have a place in California - could pick up or arrange shipping.

    Thanks in advance.

    Iain

    Merv Adkins

    in Lincoln & Zephyr

    Posted

    Have been trying to get hold of Merv for several weeks, no answer - have left messages. Anyone know if he's away??

    My 47 LC got rear ended & I'm looking for a rear bumper & splash pan, have had no luck with Boos Herrel or Alan Whelihan.

    Thanks

    Iain

    "Sorting out" my 47 Continental

    in Lincoln & Zephyr

    Posted

    Thanks Dee. The distributor was done by Jake Flemming and I haven't touched it. My thinking was that since the engine runs so well otherwise, that the bucking while coasting must be an adjustment issue of some kind. I'm no mechanic, but the only things I could think of that could be adjusted are the carb & the vacuum brake. The carb is the one I got from you, and works well - so could it be the idle speed?

    Also, I do have a spare distributor, also rebuild by Jake, that I could put on if you think that may be the problem.

    Thanks for the help. Iain

    "Sorting out" my 47 Continental

    in Lincoln & Zephyr

    Posted

    Am getting my 47 Continental ready for it's debut run down to Washington State next week for the Sea Tac HCCA Red Carpet Tour. The engine runs smooth and strong - except when I come off the throttle, to go down a hill for example, then it starts to buck. It has been suggested to me that the idle might be a bit too high, so will try & slow it down a bit. I don't have a good undertanding of the vacuum brake on the distributor - could that be a factor??

    Any thoughts & ideas appreciated. Thanks

    Iain in Campbell River BC

    Continental Quarter windows

    in Lincoln & Zephyr

    Posted

    Anybody have any experience replacing the rear quarter windows on a 47 LC?? Have been working on this for days & not getting very far. Unfortunately, I wasn't the one who took them out, so am having to re-invent the wheel. There must be a proper sequence & a few tricks to doing it, would appreciate any help.

    Thanks, Iain

    Intake manifold

    in Lincoln & Zephyr

    Posted

    Here's another (probably stupid) question - recently got an NOS intake manifold for my 47 LC from a forum member & it has 4 bolt holes for the carb as opposed to the 3 on the old one. My engine guy tells me he can build an adapter plate with no problem, but I'm wondering why the difference??

    Iain

    Speedometer Lubing

    in Lincoln & Zephyr

    Posted

    With my 47 LC disassembled, have been cleaning various parts. Have cleaned the glass & housing of the speedometer & it looks great - should I take it apart further & lubricate the insides?? It seems to me that the drive is a little stiff to turn. If so, any tricks to taking it apart - and what should I lube it with??

    TIA Iain in Campbell River

    Engine woes

    in Lincoln & Zephyr

    Posted

    Thanks Doug. I think I've located what I need so far - Alan Whelihan has .040 bearings , and a gentleman from the forum has an NOS intake manifold he's willing to part with. Still waiting for the full shopping list from my engine guy. Will call if he finds something else. Iain.

    Engine woes

    in Lincoln & Zephyr

    Posted

    The engine's out of my 47 LC now & several ugly problems have been discovered. Apparently who ever did the engine 30 or so years ago put 7 pistons in backwards, resulting in severe scoring of the cylinder walls. 4 cylinders already have sleeves in them. They also didn't torque down the intake manifold properly & it is cracked in five places. The crankshaft is also in need of machining, but has already been turned down 20 thou.

    So I need to find bearings that are 40 over, or another crankshaft -plus a new intake manifold.

    Anybody know of someone who might have these??

    Any help appreciated. Iain in Campbell River

    Lincoln Maroon

    in Lincoln & Zephyr

    Posted

    It'll be a driver & we're going with the base/clear, but I would like it to be reasonably close to an original colour. A couple of years ago I got my 40 Packard repainted - the guys that did it were to match the existing Packard Blue and they didn't come close. It looks good, but still bothers me - so I want this one to be right. That said, I think I will end up having to go pick a modern colour that I like. They've got it all apart now, so I have a month or so to decide.

    Thanks

    Iain

    Lincoln Maroon

    in Lincoln & Zephyr

    Posted

    My 47 LC is going in for body & paint work today - I've decided to change the colour to Lincoln Maroon (from dark blue). Does anyone have any info I can pass on to them so they can get the colour right??

    TIA, Iain in Campbell River

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