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Re: no start

Reply #30 –
tried several diffrent positions, and various timing checks for tdc with no avail. Looks like I bett pump up the tires and put the hood back on if I am do tow it down the street to the shop.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

Re: no start

Reply #31 –
One last thing... Your catalytic converters may be plugged.. Very common no start problem on these cars.. Just pull the EGR valve(will let it breathe enough to start), and retime it before you drag it off to a mechanic..
 

Re: no start

Reply #32 –
well I got my car to start yesterday. It was sputtering and the timing was way off, but I am happy. I also fixed my fuel problem with the other 86.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com