How do you know it should actually take a lot of fuel? If the gas gauge isn't working, its entirely possible the tank isn't as low as you think it is.
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86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers -
well simply because whenever I fill the tank I dont always fill it up. I somehow measure myself....and well it sounds like if the fuel isnt going thru the fuel lines because the other day I stepped on it and it took forever just to react(the motor) or like if its about to just die on me. I guess its just the fear of being left stranded because I didnt have gas in my tank.Comment
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Ever changed the fuel filter? It won't have anything to do with the filling but it can cause the motor to run all manner of weird.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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No i have never ever changed the fuel filter!
What all would I need. Sorry im a little hard to work with on cars.Comment
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well, a filter (obviously), a small screwdriver, and a 5/16" nut driver or socket. Filter is located just forward of the rear tire on the passenger side. Pull the hairpin clip out of the plastic line with the screwdriver. Remove the 2 small screws that hold the cover on. Remove the hairpin on the other line. Fuel filter will come out. Installation is reverse of removal.
Word of caution, do this in the morning before starting the car otherwise you'll get sprayed with high pressure fuel. Fun stuff.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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I will go out in the morning and buy me a new filter and I will get started on it tomorrow hopefully it doesnt rainOriginally posted by gadget73 View Post
Hopefully it makes my baby run better.Comment
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Just make sure the fuel system is not pressurized. If you don't have time to wait, wrap a rag around the plastic line end and turn your face away before pulling it off so it doesn't spray you in the eye.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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my Grand Marq is always pressurized and never loses the damn pressure... anytime i crack open the gas cap it hisses at me. if you drive the car and need to bleed off the line pressure... there is a vlve on engine fuel rail to press on to release the line pressure.
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OUCHOriginally posted by gadget73 View Post
well Im sure to do that
Fuel filter will be bought as soon as I get out of schoolComment
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Your vapor return system is not working then. The fuel system pressure won't pressurize the tank, it only holds pressure between the fuel pump and the pressure regulator. The filter happens to be right in the middle of that route. The return line and the tank itself are not pressurized. If the vapor setup isn't working though, it won't pull the fumes out of the tank, so it will hold pressure under the cap.Originally posted by 87_crown_vic View Post
Another way to de-pressurize the system thats a bit safer than messing with the pressure test port is to unplug or smack the inertia switch in the trunk while the engine is running. This will cut power to the fuel pump and the engine will die when the pressure falls off. Simply reset or re-connect the switch when the filter swap is done.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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the fuel tank on my car being pressurized isnt first car i have had this issue. my first CV i had was real bad with pressure also. there was one time i cracked the cap open when i got to werk and it hissed for 5 minutes it seemed. my tan Grand Marq is almost as bad sometimes, and hisses real bad when i crack open the gas cap. it isnt a typical hiss like opening a can of soda, but a hiss tha it is depressurizing and letting out LOTS of built pressure. guess you can say that i know my seals on the gas tank are good if it has the pressure in it. i think i will be taking a look at the vapor canister to make sure the lines to or from it arent blocked. i have come across before where there was stuff blocking/restricting the lines of the charcoal canister. i always thought it was normal for all the pressure my gas tank has. Addicted to 86-87 PanthersComment
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Mine does the same thing. Whenever I open the gas cap it hisses a whole bunch. The emptier the tank is when I open the cap, the more it hisses. What's up?91 Mercury CP, Lopo 302, AOD, 3.08LSD. 3g upgrade, Moog wagon coils up front, cc819s in the back. KYB GR-2 police shocks. Energy suspension control arm bushings. Smog deleted.Originally posted by gadget73
93 F-150 XLT, 302, ZF 5-spd from 1-ton, 4wd.
Daily--07 Civic Coupe. Bone stock with 25k miles
Wife--14 Subaru Outback. 6-speed.
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Guys ive been so busy and not a chance to get on
but I bought my fuel filter and my air filter so hopefully I will be able to install them myself, well atleast the air filter. I couldnt find how to replace the fuel filter on my 86 marquis.
Hopefully that will make my car better lolzComment
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Might want to pick up a shop manual for it, it'll help with stuff like this. Even a basic Haynes or Chilton covers maintenence type stuff.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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well my godfather will probably help me out on this one.
He knows way more about cars!!
but Ill have to wait till saturday.
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