Mine had similar high idle numbers, but my idle numbers were way up. DId they shut your car off, and start the test immediately after restarting it ?
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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 -
I don't know, I don't believe that they had shut it off during the sniffer test. The autolamps where on the whole time and I didn't see the lights dim, which would indicate the engine was off/was trying to be cranked. Did you have the same O2 readings?Originally posted by gadget73 View PostComment
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I dont remember, I just recall the idle HC number was in the 170 range and the high idle test was like 15 or something.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 had pulled it in, and left it running, they didn't shut it off for the duration of the sniffer test.Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
They are supposed to, to perform the test right, start the engine, and allow it to settle down, then perform the test.Comment
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Well, thought I'd update for you.
The cars suspension is all done up. Except for the rear control arm bushings which will be done when the rear end swap is done. The car handles much better in turns, and bumps are like non existant lol. Car is aligned as well, everything in spec. Everything seemed to work out. Ran into a snag with the lower control arm bushings though.
For 1986, MOOG lists a part number that's different for the lower control arm bushings. They don't fit, too big. 1987 and up share the same part number, and that's what worked in my control arms.
Front shocks, springs, upper and lower control arm bushings and ball joints were all replaced. Steering linkage is still nice and tight as it was when I installed the stuff about 2 years ago.
Also serviced the trans. Got a new filter, pan gasket, and fluid. Fluid was dark. Drained the converter, put fresh Mercon V in there. Trans seems about the same if not better. The engine also got it's second oil change since it's been in the car. The mileage on the motor is about 7,000 miles since it was installed back in August.
On the note of the rear swap, I found a '92 Crown Vic with a K code axle. So rear disc brakes and Trak-Lok are in the car's future. Just gotta get the rear.
This will be slightly more down the road, but when I get all the stuff needed, included the wheels and tires, she'll get Big brakes. And also, ABS. I'm harvesting a harness for that.
Lots of fun, it's gonna be a lot of stuff to take care of.Comment
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Did you get to do this work inside someplace? It's cold out.~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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I did the suspension in school. It was warm in the shop. Also aligned it in there. I'm gonna get the rear maybe next week.
Also did the trans service in the shop. I think the AOD is happy with the new fluid.Last edited by 86VickyLX; 12-23-2010, 01:54 PM.Comment
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john does vicky have a tripminder if so i will throw in something else if it doesn't then i will throw in the tripminder. let know mang. if you got one in her i will keep the tripminder for another member.
1982 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Bill Blass Designer Series 2-Door(Larisa)-Mods: HO Roller 302, GT40P Heads, Explorer Intakes, HO ECM(D9S), Autodimming w/compass and outside temp rearview mirror, Daniel Stern Lighting Mod, Dual Exhaust, 90's GM C/K Series Retractable Hood Light, Red Digital Dash Display, 92-94 White Leather Town Car Signature Cupholder Armrests, HPP Wheels, Police PS Cooler, Police Trans Cooler. More to come!!!!
1998 Ford Explorer Limited 5.0 AWD(Fiona)-Mods: Lincoln Navigator THX Audio System, Ford Explorer Sport Instrument Cluster.Comment
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Yes Vicky has the tripminder, I installed it myself a couple years back.Originally posted by MattsGrandMarquis View Post
Btw, shipping is to area code 08108...Comment
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ok then i will throw in some seat motors.
1982 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Bill Blass Designer Series 2-Door(Larisa)-Mods: HO Roller 302, GT40P Heads, Explorer Intakes, HO ECM(D9S), Autodimming w/compass and outside temp rearview mirror, Daniel Stern Lighting Mod, Dual Exhaust, 90's GM C/K Series Retractable Hood Light, Red Digital Dash Display, 92-94 White Leather Town Car Signature Cupholder Armrests, HPP Wheels, Police PS Cooler, Police Trans Cooler. More to come!!!!
1998 Ford Explorer Limited 5.0 AWD(Fiona)-Mods: Lincoln Navigator THX Audio System, Ford Explorer Sport Instrument Cluster.Comment
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Well some updates I guess. I'm planning on a new exhaust setup. The header thread posted by Zoomie, will probably be the headers I pick, The BBK 1515. They will work and clear with 90* plug boots (which I already have) and with a modded spark plug socket for cylinder 7, I will be golden. I have a Mark VII catted H pipe. But the Cats are ancient, and I'm thinking about making a pipe with my cats (since they are still working properly).
Hey here are some new pics of Vicky as she is right now here at Skippyville
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You gotta spruce her up a little buddy. When she getting painted?
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When I finish the shit that will potentially scratch her new paint job/ replace the b pillar on the passengers side and the quarter panel on the passengers side.Originally posted by 81_TC View PostComment
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What is wrong with the b pillar and quarter panel?
Those are pretty substantial pieces to be replacing! Maybe its not the entire quarter panel? I know you did some auto body stuff at school, so I am presuming it covered panel replacement.**2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
**2006 MGM,"Ultimate": 4.6/ 2.73/ Dark Tint, Magnaflows, 19s, 115K Daily Driver
**2012 Harley Davidson Wide Glide (FXDWG):103/ Cobra Speedsters/ Cosmetics, 9K Poseur HD Rider
**1976 Ford F-150 4WD: 360, 4 spd, 3.50s, factory A/C, 4" lift, Bilsteins, US Indy Mags, 35s Truck DutiesComment
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I did some extracurricular body classes. I suck at welding, and the B pillar on the passenger side has rot right where the rear door hinges bolt to. And in some spots it's holey.Originally posted by P72Ford View Post
Got some lovely rot on the bottom of the quarter panel on the passenger side. I believe that's a normal place for rust to form?Comment
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