fuel system

1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII
142,256 MILES
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JOE1415
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ok my friend says something about the thing is not sending the fuel to start ther car the location where he says the part is lacted is next to the right back wheel im trying to find out wats its called and if that might not be the prob he says the it sounds weak when we crank it up 2 start the car
Nov 22, 2011 at 2:05 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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thats where the fuel filter is. did he do a fuel pressure test?? does it run??

Roy
Nov 22, 2011 at 2:22 AM
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JOE1415
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No it doesn't run and we didn't do a pressure test
Nov 22, 2011 at 5:42 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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start with a pressure test. if nothing, you need to confirm you have power to the pump.

Roy
Nov 22, 2011 at 12:48 PM
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JOE1415
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Where can I for this cause don't have a fuel pressure Gage
Nov 22, 2011 at 6:38 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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you can get one at a parts store.

Roy
Nov 22, 2011 at 6:39 PM
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CADIEMAN
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check the fuel cut off switch in trunk.it maybe tripped.reset it and see.if no do as ase said.
Nov 22, 2011 at 6:50 PM
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JOE1415
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O how do u reset the switch
Nov 22, 2011 at 7:27 PM
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