Sounds like it's time for a top end tune up (plugs/wires/cap/rotor) and a fuel filter just to eliminate that and better diagnose the issue. easy way to test wires is to spray (with a spray bottle set on mist) water on the engine at night while it's running. lights off, hood light disconnected... watch for sparks. If you see little lightning bolts along the wires... they need replacing.
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Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
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Since we're on the issue, single platinum tipped plugs are the way to go right?Comment
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I'd use what the car calls for OEM. But that's just me.....
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The build sheet doesn't specify spark plug type...Comment
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Not the Build Sheet but the sticker under the hood or look up the OEM specs.
"Hope and dignity are two things NO ONE can take away from you - you have to relinquish them on your own" Miamibob
"NEVER trade your passion for glory"!! Sal "the Bard" (Dear Old Dad!)
"Cars are for driving - PERIOD! I DON'T TEXT, TWEET OR TWERK!!!!"Comment
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the old 302/351 liked copper plugs. The newer PI mod motors seem to like the plats... the older mod motors were fine with either.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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I'll use both then. The left side head can have platinum, the right copper.Comment
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just go with copper. the plats may run too hot for your engine.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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I think that's what's in there now, honestly.
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you might run a smaller gap though. If it says to gap to 50... try 44 (or 34 for that matter).
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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44 gap platinum plugs then.Comment
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Use basic copper Motorcraft plugs. Fancy ones won't help, and may make it worse.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
Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it worksComment
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Otay.Comment
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Well.
The car is back. Again.
The distributor has been replaced, and Canadian Tire insisted I retain the original one for their inspection so I had to pay the friggin' core charge.
The choke was apparently fixed and the car runs fine now.
The ultimate test will be to fire it up tomorrow and see for myself. I'll video record it even.Comment
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Huzzah! My car has been repaired properly!Comment
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