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by danwhite
Sun Dec 16, 2001 1:59 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Hotter engine...
Replies: 16
Views: 915

Hotter engine...

180 deg. stat 50-50 coolant mix winter and summer. 195 is just too hot for a 60's Lincoln. The recommended stat to be used should be in your shop manuel. Stick to it. As for going without a stat. NO WAY you need one in the system to get the engine warm enough quickly enough to eliminate "long t...
by danwhite
Sun Dec 16, 2001 1:28 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Lincoln-related Discussion
Topic: Best Lincoln Continental tires?
Replies: 5
Views: 528

Best Lincoln Continental tires?

Michelin's are really tough to beat for a good combination of traction and tread life. At this $$$ level of tires most are comparable, but Michelin gets the nod from me due to past experience with the brand. This is not to say there are none better, but if I am going to spend $100.00+ per tire I do ...
by danwhite
Sun Sep 16, 2001 4:22 pm
Forum: Fact or Fiction?
Topic: '58 Lincoln Options
Replies: 36
Views: 4070

'58 Lincoln Options

The push button shift was available in the Edsel line ( it was called "Teletouch")and was available in 58 Edsel Citation which used the same trans. The buttons were located in the steering wheel "center hub" or where the horn button would normally be found. Authough I have never ...
by danwhite
Thu Jul 26, 2001 11:10 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: My car sags!
Replies: 6
Views: 579

My car sags!

The left rear of my 60 Premiere is lower than the right as well it is slight "perhaps an inch or two" and is negligable but noticable if you really look. I attribute it to the fact that the left side of the car is always loaded "with the drivers weight" every time the car moves. ...
by danwhite
Mon Jul 23, 2001 11:26 pm
Forum: Fact or Fiction?
Topic: Cont. 430 same as in 59' tbird??
Replies: 4
Views: 445

Cont. 430 same as in 59' tbird??

All true the 383, 410, 430, and I believe the 462 are all the same engine family and a wide variety of parts will interchange from 58-65/6 as far as the basic engine is concerned. Also Like you I have has great success getting my engine parts from NAPA at a fraction of the cost of the "so calle...
by danwhite
Fri Jul 06, 2001 11:39 pm
Forum: Updating, Modernizing, and Customizing
Topic: a question regarding spindles
Replies: 3
Views: 516

a question regarding spindles

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dan Szwarc: Try calling a Thunderbird shop and/or calling a Lincoln shop (check out our Links page.[/QB]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Or check out the resident Lincoln Dealer Service Mgr. who has access to...