1979 Lincoln Mark V

Asked by Joe Nov 13, 2014 at 11:27 PM about the 1979 Lincoln Continental

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car has been sitting for 5 weeks and yesterday i went to start it. The car turns over
and the gas is getting to the engine. Last summer i did a complete tune up with a new
starter, solenoid, and plugs and wires. I also had the cap and rotor replaced. What could
be the issue?

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hello i changs everything there is to changs on my 79 lincoln mark v and still no spark do anybody know what else i can do or look at, anybody have any i deal thanks

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WE HAVE A 1960 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MARK 5 AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR A ELECTRONIC IGNITION AND BACK REAR WINDOW REGULATOR FOR IT. CAN ANYONE HELP POINT ME IN A DIRECTION TO FIND THESE PARTS?

Keep in mind boys you gotta know exactly where to point that ignition light on your test light. I had a great test light at one time it was top of the line.

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78 mark V, good spark, new carb and plugs, car with run for a few seconds and then die blowing smoke out the carb, I drove it 300+ miles home and then it just stopped working, any ideas on what’s wrong?

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