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Did the Seafoam thing

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Posted by: 90lincoln

Well I put a whole can down the air intake, let it sit for about fave minutes. It was a little dificult starting and when it did the smoke bellowed like I read. I took it out for a ride, and when I would step on it the valves pinged an awful lot. I continued to keep it floored until the pinging went away.
I also filled the gas tank about half way and added a bottle of Gumout Injector cleaner. This was all done before I drove my mother to Bakersfield about 60 miles away. I didn't really notice any diference in the performance of the car, but then the car ran great before I added this stuff. Just bad gas miliage. I'll check out the plugs today and see how they look.
I also bought a fuel filter yesterday. I would like to put it on, but I read you have to shut off the pressure. How is this done.
What are the steps for replacing the fuel filter.

Posted by: 1986_MarkVII

You'll find the fuel filter under the car on either side near the gas tank.

Use floor jack to lift the car, put secure jack stands to stablize.

Inpect the hose fittings at both ends of the filter to see if they're clean. If more than a light coasting of dust is present, clean the fittings before proceeding.

Relieve fuel system of pressure.

You should find a metal bracket with the filter held in place with either push connect fittings, or, hairpin fittings.

Remove the clips. Use only your hands to remove the hairpin clips.

Grasp fuel hoses and pull them straight off the filter. There will be some minor fuel spillage. Use an oil spill pan that you normally use for oil changes.

Replace filter with new one. Besure you have attached the unit properly and securely, or you could cause a fire.

Posted by: Awesund

SeaFoam.. . you mean Meerschaum?
Bah! . to hell with relieving pressure.

A little gas leakage isn't gonna kill ya... it's only gasoline.
Have a towel covering the disconnect area. And be sure that you don't have a lit cigarette in your mouth or your face and eyes right next to the disconnect source. lol. For f*ck's sake... they make a bigger deal out of this than it's worth. However, this is assuming you have common sense.

Okay, seriously though, It's easiest just to make sure the car sets overnight. The pressure will have mostly dropped off and you'll only experience a slight leakage. No worries. I've done pressure relief on hot engines...you just need to know what gas can and cannot do.

If you prefer a safer way, unscrew the schrader valve cap from the fuel injector rail on a cold engine and relieve the pressure there, first. Again, have a towel on the valve... most likely you'll not have much to come out.

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Posted by: 1986_MarkVII

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Originally Posted by Awesund

SeaFoam.. . you mean Meerschaum?
Bah! . to hell with relieving pressure. A little gas leakage isn't gonna kill ya... it's only gasoline.....

Michael,

Play nice!

Even if in Florida, that kind of disregard for safety or the environment may be an acceptable cavalier attitude, you should not be dismissing or demeaning basic safety rules, especially for someone who has never performed the function.

Posted by: skymasteres

By the suspension switch in the trunk is the inertial switch for the fuel pump. I just strarted the car up and slammed the metal plate that the switch is mounted to. When the engine dies your fuel pressure is relieved.

Posted by: Awesund

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Originally Posted by 1986_MarkVII

Michael,

Play nice!

Yeah, you're right... sorry about that. Sometimes I forget...

Posted by: 1986_MarkVII

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Originally Posted by Awesund

Yeah, you're right... sorry about that. Sometimes I forget...

You're a good man, Mike, I already like you.

So, what do you know about replacing the motor mounts and transmissions mounts on a Mark VII?

Any dos or don'ts I should consider?

I've never done it, before, so my uncle is coming over to assist.

For instance, jack stands or ramps? If stands, how many?

Posted by: Awesund

It's not hard to do that.

Be sure to buy a Haynes manual from a local auto parts store, it'll tell you quite a bit.

Standard bolt on, bolt off type of deal... you have to slightly jack up the engine by the oil pan Use a thick flat peice of wood between the jack and the pan. A 2x4 will work but be sure it's long enough to slightly extend the pan. I place mine diagonally so that it lays accross the corners, for strength.

And I think the tranny is even easier.

Why? are your tranny mounts all soaked and gummy?

Posted by: 1986_MarkVII

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Originally Posted by Awesund

It's not hard to do that.

Be sure to buy a Haynes manual from a local auto parts store, it'll tell you quite a bit.

Standard bolt on, bolt off type of deal... you have to slightly jack up the engine by the oil pan Use a thick flat peice of wood between the jack and the pan. A 2x4 will work but be sure it's long enough to slightly extend the pan. I place mine diagonally so that it lays accross the corners, for strength.

And I think the tranny is even easier.

Why? are your tranny mounts all soaked and gummy?

Repair shop said the mounts are sagging from being gummy or something. The engine is resting on a sway bar or something. Told me not to drive until I fix problem.

A long list of other problems that include grime and oil all over engine area from valve cover gaskets failing. Also #6 spark plug not firing, rear transmission seal going bad. Rotor, cap, blah, blah, needs replacing.

The cheapest bid I received for all the work is $975. No can do.

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1986 Lincoln Mark VII
Bill Blass
5.0 L engine
Female in the House

Posted by: DaddyMc

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Originally Posted by skymasteres

By the suspension switch in the trunk is the inertial switch for the fuel pump. I just strarted the car up and slammed the metal plate that the switch is mounted to. When the engine dies your fuel pressure is relieved.

Now this guy is thinking! I like your style...I didn't even think of that!

Posted by: ND4SPDLSC

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Originally Posted by skymasteres

The other method that doesn't involve a hammer is to disconnect the fuel pump relay. I think it is in the driver's rear quarter panel, but it's been a while.