1979 Lincoln Mark V

JAMEYARMSTRONG

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1979 LINCOLN MARK V
6.6L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
80,000 MILES

I was recently given a 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V. The engine turns over but will only start when I pour gas in the carb. It was barn kept and hasn't been started in 15 years.I have ordered new fuel pump and fuel filter. Is there anything else I should consider checking?Any help would be appreciated

Saturday, October 11th, 2014 AT 9:04 AM

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CJ MEDEVAC II

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REBUILDING THE CARBURETOR

IT'S INNARDS HAVE PROBABLY DRY ROTTED

THE ACCELERATOR PUMP (PLUNGER) MAY ALREADY BE SUFFERING THIS FATE, AS IT PROBABLY IS NOT SQUIRTING STREAMS OF FUEL TO START IT UP

I SUGGEST A COOLANT FLUSHING

A FULL TUNE UP AND CHANGING OF ALL THE FLUIDS (LIKE THE DIFFERENTIAL, BRAKE FLUID, ETC ETC) MAY ELIMINATE OTHER "HAUNTINGS"

AND LOOK AT THE BRAKE PARTS GOOD - WHEEL CYLINDERS/ OTHER PARTS MIGHT SEIZE UP DURING THAT LONG OF SITTING

THE MEDIC

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