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    New member from Atlanta 1947 V12

    in V12 Lincolns Only

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    Not the choke. There is a noticeable detent when you pull out the knob(?) where the key inserts. Click. Car will not start until you do. When you press it in, the engine stops.

    The choke is in another place. There are a couple of toggle switches, and don't have a clue. I do not hear noise from an electric fuel pump. Perhaps one of these has to do with overdrive? Does it have overdrive?

     

    I have it blocked in with some other cars and can't drive it until I get it clear.

     

    I wsih I could find an owner's manual. Will just figure it out.

    New member from Atlanta 1947 V12

    in V12 Lincolns Only

    Posted · Edited by Bill Caddyshack (see edit history)

    2 hours ago, 19tom40 said:

    That is a pretty Continental, I am sure that you will be happy to own it.

     

    Google the owner's manual, as there are original ones and reprints available.

     

    As far as I know, there is no shop manual specifically for the Lincoln. Ford did print Service Books that covered the V-12 Engine, Transmissions, Electrical Systems, Fuel System and Rear Axles. Most of the information contained in these books was consolidated in  the Ford Service Manual in 1946. It is very vague in most areas with instructions like "remove the transmission and overdrive unit". This book is available in reprint form Number VB244 from most of the vendors that sell V-8 Ford parts.

     

    Ford also published Service Bulletins, that were a little more detailed in some areas, so I would also get a reprint of them. These are also available from the Ford vendors and other literature dealers.

     Thank you. I love the car!

    Seeing a lot of books that seem would help, but a tad overwhelmed. I have a basic intuitive sense and can 'figure it out' to 'remove the transmission', etc. the question arises as to some basics, like plug gap? Voltage regulator settings? Timing (static setting, or with a timing light)? Is the timing mark on the harmonic dampner? Or on the flywheel? Which is the number one cylinder in a flathead V12? Mysterious to figure these out with no manual. :)

     

    Are there certain quirks? For instance I had pre warning that disassembling a Jaguar transmission inside a wooden box because it would come apart in two directions as springs were released! Knowing this in advance I did not need to hunt around the shop to find the parts <grin> Not asking for Jaguar specifics.

     

    It seems like the information is in several of the books in this link (for my Lincoln) and would appreciate your kind guidance.

     

    I found your book suggestion as

    http://www.macsautoparts.com/early_v8_ford_truck/service-manual-ford-lincoln-and-mercury-soft-bound-book-224-pages-passenger-and-pickup-440799.html

     

    I will order it. But what else should I get?

     

    http://www.macsautoparts.com/early_v8_ford_truck/books-manuals-and-dvd/service-and-shop-manuals.html

     

    Since I have reached my majority in age, I am a firm believer in RTFM "Read The F'ing Manual!" And I do. <grin> Based with a basic understanding and armed with a difference in a box end and crescent wrench, and so forth. Please point me in the right direction so I can make this green beauty hum like she should!

    New member from Atlanta 1947 V12

    in V12 Lincolns Only

    Posted · Edited by Bill Caddyshack (see edit history)

    On 7/4/2016 at 0:48 PM, Waldren said:

    Do you have any history on this Lincoln.  It looks like one that was Henry Fords secretary's car,  The pleated seats were ordered by her at the factory.  I  looked at it in Dearborn when it was all original with a green leather interior{ if it is it.}  Glenn White bought it and restored it.  I lost track of it when Glenn moved from Ohio to Arizonia in the 70's

     

    I have heard this same story as connected to this car. I can find the original owner when Truett bought it and research from them. Any other info? Who is Glen White? How can I find him?

    Henry Ford deceased in 1947 and possibly the car was owned by Ernest G. Liebold, Ford's aide and closest friend.

     

    New member from Atlanta 1947 V12

    in V12 Lincolns Only

    Posted · Edited by Bill Caddyshack (see edit history)

    Just got a 1947 Lincoln Continental. Bought several cars from the Samuel Truett Cathy Car Collection Estate. Found in love with a dark metallic green with white interior. Seems to be in good condition. 

    We had it running at Truett's warehouse, but when we got it home on the trailer. Have been busy with the other cars and haven't had time to do more than charge the battery. I don't know much about Lincolns. 

     

    Where can I get an Owner's Manual and a Shop Manual? Thanks.

     

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    What is this AACA Award on my car? Pictures

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    9 hours ago, A. Ballard 35R said:

     

    According to the list of class 11 award winners, the first 1923 was in 1957, Pottstown, with S. Groy owner. Next 1923 was 1960, Ocean City, John Hay owner. Perhaps one of these is your car.   

     The seller I bought from our car owned it since 1971. He is not sure who was a previous owner, but I am digging. But it is possibly one of these cars.

    What is this AACA Award on my car? Pictures

    in General Discussion

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    I did check with someone at the AACA and they said they thought that all badges had a year number, and the badges began in 1963.

     

    Before that date, they gave out trophies.

     

    I gave the serial number of our hack, and they are checking further. But they think it is "strange" to see our badge with no year number.

     

    They could be mistaken. Would like to know more. I don't think that someone made a fake badge? The badge is very well made.

    1955 Cadillac Eldorado Kelsey Hayes Sabre wheels (4)-driver quality

    in Automobiles and Parts - Buy/Sell

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    The brake drums are larger on 1957 -> and the wheels hit them before tightening down. It is a common misconception that the earlier wheels hit the spindles. I know this for a fact. I measured carefully and even removed some metal from the inner opening of the wheel. Still would not fit.

    I am not sure if the rear drums are the same as the front, minus the spindles, of course, but I suspect they are. This would require shimming the rear wheels and longer studs also.

    New member in Atlanta Georgia - 1958 Cadillac Eureka Flower Car

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Car is running very well. Did add an electric fuel pump, and an Edelbrock 1406 carb with electric choke.

    Gages not working. Think something pulled loose (ribbon cable?) Trying to get the instrument cluster out. Have removed the screws, the speedo cable, the trip OD cable, the transmission indicator, the steering column covers and dropped the steering column a few inches. Trying to pull it out, gently from the right side, but no go. What else should I do? I have heard it should come out easy. Don't want to force it.

    New member in Atlanta Georgia - 1958 Cadillac Eureka Flower Car

    in General Discussion

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    Welcome Bill !

    Awesome flower car ! From Restorer32's excellent description I believe you picked up that car for a fraction of the restoration costs....well bought!

    Cheers,Pat

    We are very excited about getting this car! Sometimes we wake up in the middle of the night and go out in the garage just to be sure it is not a dream.

    Don't know if this works for forum rules, but I do want to credit the resto shop for doing a magnificent job! A "Herculean" effort of love!

    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Penn-Dutch-Restoration-Services-Inc/320085984780587?rf=155242854511133

    I am posting Lilly to their page

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