Brad
Sierra Vista Arizona
1954 Lincoln Capri

 

Remove the filter so you can get to it easily.

Most likely, FORD offered a SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (bent crows-foot) to get at it while in the chassis. 
If there was one, it will be shown in the WSM.

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There was available a 2PIN TAB to attach to the 6V sender to convert it for this particular application.

It may have been installed years ago when the supposedly correct sending switch was not available.

As for the condenser, is there any stamped identification on the bottom of the cylinder?

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Thanks Mike, it was nice meeting you two too.
And now I can turn the oil pump and hopefully see oil up in the rockers. Without any more leaks. That'll be a big relief knowing that part of the rebuild was done right. Then in the bay it'll go.
It'll be a long journey from there, paint, interior, all the accessories. Rewiring, converting to 12v, power windows, seats. Changing out the treacle brakes for a two line p brake mc.
Basically the front suspension and 4 wheels brakes rebuilt, tank and fuel line redone, are all I've gotten done besides getting the engine and tranny rebuilt.
The pic is for those that haven't seen it yet.

Brad
Sierra Vista Arizona
1954 Lincoln Capri

If the filing was just to get it started, the threads that seal it are probably fine. Tapered pipe threads, tight, but don’t over do it. Better to tighten it a bit later than Armstrong it and strip something.

I’m glad you’re getting close.

For the rest of the site, my wife and I had the pleasure of having lunch with Brad and his wife, and being invited to see the Lincoln. There’s some work to be done, but it’s all pretty much complete and a heavily optioned car. It’ll be a jewel when it’s done.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

I looked at the threads and they just needed a little filing. It went right into the block. Golden. It's gonna be a pain trying to get a wrench on it with the filter and oil pump right there.

Brad
Sierra Vista Arizona
1954 Lincoln Capri

Gauge

Brad
Sierra Vista Arizona
1954 Lincoln Capri

You have a 1954 LINC - 317CI.

Does it have an oil pressure gauge or lamp?

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Trying to retap a nipple that short can be a challenge, and I don’t know if they make a thread “chaser” for those.

Yes, if it’s a gauge, likely it’s pretty special. If you can’t find one, try the instrument repair guys. Also, I don’t know what Lincoln used, but Ford used the King Seeley gauges. I’ve had some luck looking on the Jeep Willy’s sites for info on those. Maybe one of the Lincoln guys will chime in.

I see you guys are at least in the low 90’s, when Tucson cools off I’ll come back.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

So would another sensor work on my car, if it's designed for a gauge, since that's what's in my car? If the threads are the tight size? Oh, BTW, Hi Mike
And will a regular tap and die work on npt? That's what I used to try to fix the threads.

Brad
Sierra Vista Arizona
1954 Lincoln Capri