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Engine
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Idle Rough
rough idol
1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
104,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
MR.LEGARRETA
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3 POSTS
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.
Jul 28, 2011 at 8:13 AM
RASMATAZ
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75,988 POSTS
Check the sparkplug could be the wrong type and also the gap. Also verify the firing order
Jul 28, 2011 at 8:55 AM
MR.LEGARRETA
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3 POSTS
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?
Jul 28, 2011 at 9:00 AM
RASMATAZ
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75,988 POSTS
Gap at .044-You can try and test the primary and secondary resistances of the coil if its within specs
Jul 28, 2011 at 9:21 AM
MR.LEGARRETA
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Thank You For Your Time
Jul 28, 2011 at 9:30 AM
RIVERMIKERAT
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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.
Sep 17, 2011 at 2:06 PM
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