Engine wont turn

Asked by Dannydolo Apr 26, 2017 at 05:58 PM about the 1989 Lincoln Town Car

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I replaced fuel pump fuel filter..new plugs
and wires and roter cap...it would start after
sitting for a day or two before i replaced
pump and filter..now it wont start at all..any
suggestions?

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Try spraying some starting fluid into the throttle body to see if it starts. If it does then your not getting fuel. Fuel pump may not be running, you should be able to hear it when you turn the key to the on position, prime up and turn back off.

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