Hey, I've been reading as much as possible on here for almost a year now. Thought it was time I gave something back. Saw someones question I thought I could help with, so I guess it was time to join up and post. Just kind of getting into this hobby. Damn my friends, I blame them lol. Looks like its going to be a lifelong addiction. Just what I need another expensive hobby. I'm now the proud owner of a '63 Lincoln Continental. Its going to be a slow restoration, but I'm excited and hope to learn something on the way.
Welcome. How good or bad is the car? These slabsides can get expensive quickly...! First tip: if you're unsure whether the timing set has been replaced, replace it with a set from Cloyes. The original cam gear is nylon/aluminium... it deteriorates causing the teeth to break off and clog the oil pick-up.
The car is in pretty good shape, they're getting hard to find around here. Its probably 95% complete, and about 90% functional, but she runs and drives. I'm aware of the timing gear issue, I have not checked it yet, I'm fairly sure it hasn't been replaced, but I just changed the oil pan gasket and there weren't any gear teeth in there, so maybe. I finally got a couple pictures up, I'll try to add more in the next couple days.
Drew, don't underestimate the evilness of the OG timing set. Here's what happened to a fellow Dutch slabside owner when he was test driving his recently acquired '64. He thought it would be okay. Not so much.
no worries reijer, I'm completely aware of what can happen. I spend a lot of time over at the lincoln forum too. I saw your posts there. I plan on buying parts on the next payday.
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