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Tiny
MR.LEGARRETA
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  • 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 104,000 MILES
Changed the spark plugs, wires and distributor cap and rotor, on my 85 towncar, now the car runs worse then it did with the old rusty parts.
Thursday, July 28th, 2011 AT 3:13 PM

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Tiny
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Check the sparkplug could be the wrong type and also the gap. Also verify the firing order
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011 AT 3:55 PM
Tiny
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Did that, I'm getting two different gap sizes, .044 and.050 which one is correct? Otherwise I'm think it could be the ignition coil?
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011 AT 4:00 PM
Tiny
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Gap at.044-You can try and test the primary and secondary resistances of the coil if its within specs
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011 AT 4:21 PM
Tiny
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Thank You For Your Time
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011 AT 4:30 PM
Tiny
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Did our suggestions help you remedy the problem with your TownCar, Mr. LeGarreta? Make sure the timing is properly set, also.
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Saturday, September 17th, 2011 AT 9:06 PM

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