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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-17-2021, 10:34 AM
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Posted By rotorwrench
Re: 1956 lincoln premiere

The front band 1 15/16" width (possibly with offset or centered lugs) is medium case only but was used in various applications from 1955 thru 1966 so it includes Cruise-O-Matics. The rear band 1 5/8"...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-15-2021, 11:14 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 14,043
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: 1956 lincoln premiere

Pull the pan and have a look. That will tell you if there has been a failure. Burned smell and dark fluid is not a good sign.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-14-2021, 11:43 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 14,043
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: 1956 lincoln premiere

Bands are out there but they don't often give problems. The transmission is a medium case version of the Ford-O-Matic/Merc-O-Matic and they all use the same rear band in that time frame. They can be...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-10-2021, 02:32 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 14,043
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: 1956 lincoln premiere

It could be a leak on the rear band servo or some other mechanical reason on the low reverse set up. Adjustments and pressure checks should be done per the Turbo Drive instructions but band tools are...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-25-2021, 09:11 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 14,043
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: 1956 lincoln premiere

The 1957 change was Lincolns's last hurrah for sharp tail fins on a rounded car but added the distinctive dual vertical mount headlights. It certainly got busier lines and trim. Most of the Ford and...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-24-2021, 11:57 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 14,043
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: 1956 lincoln premiere

The 368* Lincoln Y-block with a 4V were 285 horse power engines but likely were a bit heavier that the 312 little brother since they are a big block. Mileage for the Continental Mark II was tested at...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-22-2021, 07:52 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 14,043
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: 1956 lincoln premiere

With the old transmissions you sort of have to take what ever is available. I've heard of folks having stack up problems with clutch plates due to different thickness. This can lead to confusion so...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-22-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 14,043
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: 1956 lincoln premiere

The Medium case Ford-O-Matics came out for heavier duty use beginning in the 1955 model year. Initially, they were used behind the 341 powered Lincoln cars but were geared up for use behind the Ford...
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