starting problems
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RE: starting problems
Cool, remember when Trouble-shooting start with basics. Air, Fuel, Spark.
I know when I got into my mustang, I had forgotten about actually "pressing the accelerator" after so many years of FI cars
I know when I got into my mustang, I had forgotten about actually "pressing the accelerator" after so many years of FI cars
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From: FL
RE: starting problems
well, i tried to start it and after some cranking, it sounded like it wanted to start, then back to cranking, then to start, then cranking, then I stopped so i wouldnt kill it. I assume i didnt have enough gas for it get up and running. I'm gonna get a new fuel pump and i'll tell you all how it works out.
EDIT* It's ALIVE!!! thanks guys. I got it running for a few moments then it died but ya, its definatly gas. Thanks again.
EDIT* It's ALIVE!!! thanks guys. I got it running for a few moments then it died but ya, its definatly gas. Thanks again.
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RE: starting problems
Good. Now make sure you have at least a few gallons of gas in the tank, change out the fuel pump, and put on a new gas filter. Depending on your carb, the gas filter is located right where the fuel line goes into the carb. There might also be an inline fuel filter as well, so follow the fuel line from the carb to the pump to see if you find one there too.
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Joined: May 2005
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From: FL
RE: starting problems
good news, guys. it's working now. Got it ot start up and run. However, about 15 seconds into my fun...one of the radiator hoses broke and spilled radiator liquid all over the place. So now I hace that to worry about before this maybe can run too.lol. thanks again.
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Great! Glad to hear you got her running. Now, before you replace the anti-freeze 50-50 mixture, I would recommend an engine flush. But, don't flush the heater core as is recommended by the flush products. Leave your heater off during the flush. The reason, is that those old cores will spring a leak once the acid gets in them and they are a booger to replace. The little bit of old fluid and water in the core won't make that much difference in the flush process anyway. Keep us informed with the progress of bringing that old girl back to life.
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RE: starting problems
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Great! Glad to hear you got her running. Now, before you replace the anti-freeze 50-50 mixture, I would recommend an engine flush. But, don't flush the heater core as is recommended by the flush products. Leave your heater off during the flush. The reason, is that those old cores will spring a leak once the acid gets in them and they are a booger to replace. The little bit of old fluid and water in the core won't make that much difference in the flush process anyway. Keep us informed with the progress of bringing that old girl back to life.
Great! Glad to hear you got her running. Now, before you replace the anti-freeze 50-50 mixture, I would recommend an engine flush. But, don't flush the heater core as is recommended by the flush products. Leave your heater off during the flush. The reason, is that those old cores will spring a leak once the acid gets in them and they are a booger to replace. The little bit of old fluid and water in the core won't make that much difference in the flush process anyway. Keep us informed with the progress of bringing that old girl back to life.
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And replace all your hoses while you're at it! It's a lot cheaper and less embarrassing than getting towed home.
ORIGINAL: Soaring
Great! Glad to hear you got her running. Now, before you replace the anti-freeze 50-50 mixture, I would recommend an engine flush. But, don't flush the heater core as is recommended by the flush products. Leave your heater off during the flush. The reason, is that those old cores will spring a leak once the acid gets in them and they are a booger to replace. The little bit of old fluid and water in the core won't make that much difference in the flush process anyway. Keep us informed with the progress of bringing that old girl back to life.
Great! Glad to hear you got her running. Now, before you replace the anti-freeze 50-50 mixture, I would recommend an engine flush. But, don't flush the heater core as is recommended by the flush products. Leave your heater off during the flush. The reason, is that those old cores will spring a leak once the acid gets in them and they are a booger to replace. The little bit of old fluid and water in the core won't make that much difference in the flush process anyway. Keep us informed with the progress of bringing that old girl back to life.