@@carljames9700 hello Carl, glad you’ve been tuned into my channel for so long. greatly appreciate it! definitely try the sensor replacement, it’s reasonably affordable and quick work. let us know how it turned out.

@@ronnieperez8519 absolutely Ronnie, an amazing ride cruising around town and especially on the highway. in most cases you drove the 302, as the 351 was only available year 1980. many of the panther platform Lincoln’s can still be found today for a fair price. the 302 remained available in the Town Car until 1990.

@@gregt8638 Ford is gonna have to do something about that. clearly there is still a market for sedans.

11 miles are exclusively for the Tail, but the roads leading up to this area are pretty awesome too. Check your tire pressure and go4it!

@@xrmerkur Absolutely, thanks for the info!

early morning weekday is probably best. be safe and enjoy the experience! the merch shop opens at 9:AM and the other amenities starting 11:AM and 1:PM

@@VinceLatte hello Vince, thanks for the question. i will take a look tomorrow during daylight hours and report back to you.

@@xrmerkur Meanwhile, checked out engine bay again. The hose in the lid nipple closest to the passenger side is currently connected to a vacuum tree near the fire wall. The nipple on the lid closest to the driver side is not connected. I looked behind the air filter assembly and noticed a similar size nipple facing the firewall and was not connected. That disconnected nipple is next to a nipple which connects to the larger hose along the cool air intake path. I think the vacant nipple on the bottom of the filter assembly (facing the firewall) should be connected to one of the two nipples on the top of the lid. That’s my guess. Still unsure which lid nipple side each hose should be connected. I’m here in Phoenix and will await your reply tomorrow morning.

@@VinceLatte Vince, you’re not gonna believe how simple it is. the short hose goes right back into the lower back of the air cleaner pan.

@@xrmerkur : Got reply last night from FB group member n told me where it should go. Thx.

@@MajorPain-f1b did you have a favorite Town Car year of this generation, or any of the three?

@@arabicelvis even at 45MPH it will eventually shift through all the gears. but highway speeds it best suited for overdrive.

@@xrmerkur I'm alright I recently took my car to a transmission shop 40 year old original fluid thinking maybe the trans had gone out because it has a tough time shifting after 45 they found no shavings in the pan and said it shifted fine so I change the trans fluid and change the filter I can feel it shift twice has a hard time shifting after 45 original original trans kudos to being ford tuff strong 💪

the crankshaft sensor is near the harmonic balancer over to the front passenger side. it has a U-Shaped clamp holding it down. remove the single bolt that’s holding the sensor in place and wiggle the sensor upwards by the wires to remove it. you may have to spray with WD-40 if it’s stuck.

@@xrmerkur I knew it I'll have to get some kind small mallet to knock it lose

@@UnionPacific1997 just remember a bad sensor will either not run or stall shortly after starting. if you’re driving around you probably have a different problem, or additional problems. when my sensor went bad i couldn’t even leave my driveway. remember to look at my long-form video for more details.

@@xrmerkur oh it's pretty bad I have it stall multiple times and as soon I go more than 100 feet it dies

@@xrmerkur but I also think my CFI or IAC valve needs to be rebuilt

hello Cathy, thanks for watching and commenting on my video. i admired the Merkur pre-ownership, during my ownership and post-ownership. At this point in my life i victoriously fulfill my love for the Merkur through all the people keeping them on the road. if i ever secure some disposable income; aka win the lottery, i will buy a Mint Condition XR4Ti.

i will look out for your car at 2026 AutoRama. in the meantime where can i see pix of the progress?

I can't figure out how to post on here. If you an email addy I can try and send you some pics.

Freddy, i too agree the 7th generation Fox-Platform was very stylish. However the 8th generation Continental was exploration where no Lincoln has gone before. Engineering and front-drive trans-axle made the 1988-1994 Continental roomy. It was the strongest selling version from years prior and no Continental sold more since. Do you have any other favorite Lincoln?

@@xrmerkur yes I do I like the mark 6 I have owned many Lincoln’s over the years

@@freddyhoyt1849 certainly the Mark VI is a personal favorite of mine too : )

@@xrmerkur I also like the 1982 through 87 Lincoln continental

sounds like as soon as the engine is under load the RPM’s drop below idle. you’ve got new spark plugs too?

@@xrmerkur yes and a new alternator and new distributor cap, the only thing not replaced is the injectors and I don't know where to look to see if there's a clog. My only thought is maybe unbolt the whole system take it apart and clean it real good then put it back on and try but I'm no mechanic and I'm afraid to fuck something up. And I do not have the know how or time to do an engine swap

@@UnionPacific1997 i totally understand your apprehension about taking things apart, especially if these components haven’t been touched in 43 years. i once had a problem i kept throwing parts at it for nearly a year, turns out it was an inexpensive crank position sensor. In your case will the car stay on if you slightly press and hold the accelerator pedal while braking when you go into gear? just as a test?

@@xrmerkur not sure it will literally idle for minutes no issue then as soon as I start moving it it's unpredictable. It's as if fuel is being sent to the engine and then not distributed properly because it has a new pump and the fuel lines should be brand new but I'd have to double check. This is why I love 70s Lincoln's because there mechanically simpler with the 460. The 302 has been so damn fussy and I don't know what to do

@@UnionPacific1997 reach out to Jake from Marks of Distinction, he should have an answer for you. @MarksofDistinction Marks of Distinction www.youtube.com/@MarksofDistinction

totally agree! with a big V8 shoehorned for front-drive traction. don’t see many of these nowadays. what’s your favorite Lincoln today?

they were super popular in its day. spacious and smooth. Lincoln improved so much more the 9th generation. what are your favorite luxury cars today?

@@xrmerkur None they've become too expensive to repair and complex. Additionally I hate the big consoles and bucket seats. I advocate classic mechanical.

@@rudygrissom5871 maybe the 1990 Town Car with the 302 is the last of hands on ownership.

many improvements were indeed made to the following 9th generation Continental. for starters the intech V8 and a much more durable transmission. however, this video featuring the original front drive 8th gen was a huge sales success. not many examples remain today. i do really appreciate you watching and sharing your opinion. what’s your favorite all time Lincoln?

i’ve yet to adjust timing on my 351w V8. once i have an opportunity to review the specs on this, i’ll send you the details.

Congratulations Lisa on your commitment to preserve Continental Heritage / Legacy / History. 1975 is a great year, hope your garage door can still close 😂. But on a serious note, you’re headed in the right direction regarding transmission service. I’m certain more will be uncovered during this procedure about the harsh reverse engagement. Have a look at the motor mounts and transmission mounts. Also inspected the driveshaft for any slack. Also be sure the rear differential fluid is good too. Most importantly have a trustworthy mechanic help guide you to not throw parts at the car. It will take some time to learn the behavior of your 49 year young vehicle. please keep me/us posted on your findings. I will do some research as well of common issues that might be plague the 1975 model. Much Success!

thanks for sharing your story and the family tradition of Continental ownership. i’m glad you would stay loyal to the brand even with the experience your granddad had with the car. i really appreciate you watching the video and contributing to the conversation. all these years later history has shown; the 3.8L V6 was notorious for head gaskets issues. also Ramon, what do you think about the 10th generation Continental?

even in that short time Merkur made a lasting impression on you. these cars were awesome, but unfortunately under appreciated. thank you so much for watching! i sure hope you had better luck with all your other vehicles to this point.

always something with these old classics. this repair put me through the paces. i show and tell the whole story in my latest long form video. hope you will check it out! PS. much success with repairing your continental too.

@@xrmerkur I’ll check it out ! My mark VI’s have been good.. I don’t have that electronic fuel injection. I have a carburetor’s I really need to fix the gas gauge on my coupe.. it’s never worked.. put 20k miles on it with no gas gauge .lol

@@462ANIMAL i too have the 351 Carburetor version. the official name is: Electronically Controlled Motorcraft Variable-Venturi 2-barrel carburetor. Yes, and my fuel gauge has a mind of its own too.

@@xrmerkur more then likely the fuel sending unit is bad. My 82 sedan everything works as it should.. ice cold A/C usually have to recharge it every 10 yrs . Still got the same spark plug wires.. I will keep them till they get chewed by squirrels or mice. Lol I need to do transmission services on both cars.. the fluid is over 20 yrs old .. they both shudder in reverse when hot backing up a hill .

@@462ANIMAL sometime these old cars don't want to be messed with. it's like opening a can of worms dealing with deferred maintenance. you'll notice in the Full Video i demonstrated New Old-Stock plugs vs. Modern Spark Plugs; they thread differently. well, whatever you decide to tackle just be safe!

black sure is beautiful on any car, but would be majestic on a long luxury automobile.

@@xrmerkur In my country we still have 80s and 90s cars but this lincoln are rare to find we still have the first generation mitsubishi lancer and another classic cars the most American cars we have are old 70 and 80s and 90s Buick and chevrolet And ford

@@xrmerkur I'm looking to buy a 1983 mazda 929

​@@franklinb8347my father had a number of 929S back then he leased.

thanks Frank! not too many of these old Lincoln’s around anymore.

i appreciate that. yes, persistence paid off. the experience was educational.

That’s great advice @not-himx5593. I will try that too just for better maintenance. Comments like yours is what makes the internet so brilliant. I will have a follow up video so please stand by!

Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad to read you’re back in business. Funny how two very different vehicles can have similar problems. What I didn’t mention was I also replaced all my spark plugs. Please stay tuned for my follow up video. Thanks for watching!

thanks Greg! but it’s more like 45 Days, haha 😂 Winter gave us a break so i took it out of the garage and gave it a quick clean this weekend. so much appreciate you watching and commenting with a compliment.

Those long hoods with an ornament give a majestic feeling. Can’t think of a modern car today with this experience anymore. Really appreciate you watching and reminiscing in the comments. Have a terrific week!

once the second phase of my warranty expires anything is possible. also when it’s time to replace my tires, new wheels might be in the cards.

hello Johnson! i appreciate you so much for watching and providing a comment. more videos to come, so i hope you’ll join again.

There no way you could possibly top this. No way.

Bob i totally agree. also i could’ve been a bit better at verbalizing the description. thanks for clarifying and stating the visual more accurately.

I couldn’t be more relieved that everything turned out good as new. Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment. Looking forward to your next Red or Blue 5oh video.

definitely good advice. going forward i’m reading all the reviews. really appreciate your feedback @joeyh7817

no doubt about it! they even had to replace my center pony cap they broke too. hey John, thanks so much for your comment. many more videos to come. please check them out 🙂

hello John, i believe you’re right on the money. my carburetor is a bit stubborn. you too have a 351 Windsor?

almost sweet as pop up headlights.

thanks for the recommendation Alex. all these 80’s cars a choking from emissions. please keep watching, more videos to come!

you’re totally correct @DaywordRacing i made this video as demonstration locating all the fluid points. thanks for watching and providing valuable feedback.

the Panther Platform goes back a long ways. are you into the crown vic? what did you think about this carburetor vs. the switch to fuel injection.

I really appreciate the compliment. Thanks for watching, there will be more videos!

I do my best to keep it clean. Thanks for watching, there will be more videos!

the Mustang warranty is in two parts; bumper to bumper for like 3-years, and limited power train thereafter.

will you some day keep a 2-door Mark VI in your collection?