[Type of rear bearing grease ; differential lube 1941 v12]

Thanks Tom - That's the stuff!

[Type of rear bearing grease ; differential lube 1941 v12]

I am in the process of checking the brakes and wheel bearing on my 41 Continental

and need to know the following:

 

1) There is a special grease used for the rear wheel bearings  ???

2) What lube is used for the differential ; I believe I used a synthetic but can't find my notes. ??

 

Any help is appreciated , and hope to see you at the Gilmore in August. I have registered

and reserved a room for Fri and Sat nites.

Mike Lynch

[Lincoln Homecoming]

Any NEW news about the Lincoln meet in August at the Gilmore ??

[Oil for Lincoln v12 Detergent or non detergent]

I have used Shell Rotella 15W40 in my 1941 Lincoln for some 10 + years with no problems. I  do change it once a year.

Last year I had to drop the oil pan to correct another problem and found NO SLUDGE. Great Stuff and relatively cheap if you

buy it by the case. (5qt bottles).  I drive mine at least  3 days a week .  SURE DO MISS THE MEETS

[Looking for the correct fabric for my 1941 Continental Coupe]

Victor - I reupholstered my 41 Cabriolet and found an exact match from Hirsch. Mine is blue leather/Blue Bedford Cord..

 I will find my samples and send pictures.

 

Mike Lynch

[auto leather]

  After looking at many leather suppliers , I myself chose Keleen leather for my 41 Continental . Gorgeous stuff ; and I paid

$950 per hide.  This is a SUPER deal for anyone that needs it.

[Generator Help 1941 V12]

 

 

 

 

Thanks Jeff ; I will try that.  I just seems odd that the old  generator worked fine , but the correct one does not.

And - by the way our 41 was at the 50th meet with LOTS of blankets on the upholstery , you could put your finger

through the cloth fabric because it was so worn. NO more all day shows in the sun .

[Generator Help 1941 V12]

 After 30+ years of use I have decided to replace my  "industrial-sized" generator with the correct one, as it is getting a little noisy.

After mounting the new one  , it is not charging.  I took it in and had it bench tested - all OK.  Is it a problem with the regulator?

And YES , I did polarize it upon installation (both times)

[FINALLY finished upholstery on '41 Continental]

Too late for The Gilmore ; but still time enough for plenty of late summer rides.

[Brake Fluid or?]

If it like the top on my car , I think that you are expected to pull it the rest of the way down.

[Brake Fluid or?]

PLEASE show us a picture of your car !

[Help with V-12 Water pump brass baffles]

I also removed the baffles after installing Skip's pumps. No problems , it runs cool all the time. But I no longer do 4th of July

parades   (90 degrees at 4 MPH  is not wise). I also do not have thermostats.  

(by "cool" it is still at 1/2 on the temp gauge).

 I must confess that my new block is a 1942  bored .60 over  (almost could take V8 pistons).

[oil pan]

I was told that this  metal "clip' is there to rattle around and keep the hole open for oil to drain.

[v12 Engine Stand.?]

COMPLETELY   different engine  , different angle on the block

[v12 Engine Stand.?]

Gerry - I rebuilt my V12 in 2012 , using an attachment that was sold by George Trickett (deceased).

As shown in the pictures it would fit virtually any engine stand . This could be built by any good welder.

I sold mine to Colin Spong  who then took it back to England with him.

Mike Lynch

[Looking for correct fabric for my 41 Cabriolet]

Thanks to All who replied . I have since found an exact match in color and fabric from Bill Hirsch Automotive.  Hoping it will be done for the 2019 driving season.

[Looking for correct fabric for my 41 Cabriolet]

The whipcord actually is blue but appears grey due to extreme sun fading. I'll remove a seat cushion and take a picture of the unexposed fabric.

[Looking for correct fabric for my 41 Cabriolet]

Thanks Tom - I found the original production card - It IS blue leather and blue whipcord.

[Looking for correct fabric for my 41 Cabriolet]

Thank you Ryan . I will look into that lead  . I was truly looking for more responses  as a LOT of newly restored 41's are appearing at shows.

[Looking for correct fabric for my 41 Cabriolet]

After 77 years  of fun and sun ,  my  cabriolet seats are now in sad shape. This winter I am having the seat cushions redone ; 

hopefully in the original blue leather and broadcloth. Anyone know of a source for this?

Attached picture is from the early 90's

[August in Michigan (pics from huge Lincoln Meet)]

Great pictures Jeff.  We left Sunday morning at  4:30 AM  to catch the car ferry and save 5hours of driving. It was a VERY cold and VERY foggy drive to Ludington.

 Thanks for the pictures; I'm still learning to use my tablet to take pictures and so far have had poor results. The V-12 performed flawlessly over the 1100+mile trip.

[zephyrs of summer]

Jeff - I used a torque wrench  that I    borrowed from  a retired  helicopter mechanic    4' long .

he is going to sell it to me as soon as he gets back up here. IT IS A DANDY

 This is the same guy who did my valves when I had to buy a new block.

 

 

 

 

[zephyrs of summer]

VERY nice Jeff - I unfortunately have been forced into re-employment for health care costs. 

However We will NOT miss  GILMORE .  Again we will drive the '41  300 miles to the meet.

JUST today fixed the dreaded "click-click" of rear hubs by retorquing  to 250 ft. lbs.

CAN'T  wait !!  This winter  total re-upholstery as the interior is shredding. 

[1938 Zephyr coupe, trim and middle console]

WOW Zephyr Dave beautiful car - I've always wanted a '39 coupe !

[Optimist Plus some]

WOW Jeff , was that your car as found?  Amazing