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1979 Lincoln Continental Repair Question


Topics covered: Exhaust, Carburetor, Coolant.
Mileage: 101,168 miles.

Asked on April 21, 2012

I have a 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe with the 400c.i(6.6L) motor in it. It likes to bog down and almost stall when given throttle from a dead stop. I replaced the acclerator pump on the carburator, put a new cap and rotor with new plugs and wires

400c.i(6.6L)
101,168
Parked in barn for 4 years
Runs ok, idles great
Exhaust ends behind door
New Cap, Rotor, Plugs, Wires, Oil Change, Coolant Flush, Accelerator Pump
Avatar Asked by Jakeb708

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Replied on April 21, 2012

Check the ignition timing, carburetor accelerator and power valve and exhaust system for restriction

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on April 21, 2012

Im 16 so could you explain how to do the following. Thanks.

Tiny Response from Jakeb708
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Replied on April 21, 2012

Say what? Check the fuel filter if its clogged-up

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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