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I recently replaced my original Motorcraft 2150 carb on my Mark V/400 CID V8 with a rebuilt one from a supplier in California who claims to test the carb on an engine before shipping. I believe I have it successfully installed, but it is running (barely) very rich. I am trying to adjust the...

Found an excellent mark V diamond jubilee for sale, all options, good deal 'cept for the fact that the leather dashboard cover is nowhere to be found In its absence is a regular mark V vinyl dash cover, in matching colors at the very least What would the approximate price of one of these dash...

Just got a Lincoln Mark V 1978 with the 460. Having a lot of trouble finding a steering column for it (shift arm broken off). Any recommendations as far as cross compatible, more available columns would be much appreciated. After speaking with someone who specializes in columns apparently...

Hi, I just bought the original radio for my car to replace a junky Walmart radio that the previous owner installed. I found all the colorful wires, but can't figure out where to hook up the blue with red line and solid black wire. If anyone knows, please let me know. I'm very new to radios and...

Hello, I'm in the process of replacing the water pump in my 1978 Mark V - 460 | 7.5 L. The water pump that I purchased does not have a backing. The original water pump has a backing, but it is not removeable. (see pictures) Has anyone had this problem? Also, is there a good place to buy a...

Hi guys, I'm posting on behalf of a friend who owns a '77 Continental Mark V. He's having a lot of trouble with his car, mainly engine clean cut off while driving plus some crank-no-start, and I stepped in to help him out. The car is in almost pristine shape, always garage kept, no rust...

I have a 1979 continental mark five with the basic windows and the both of the windows were stuck when I bought the car one up and one down however I was able to fix the one stuck down because the glass bracket had just broken and I was able to just use 5 minute epoxy to repair it, however when...

Hello, I'm bringing a 79 Mark V back to life. She's got a column shifter. I'm finally ready to crank the engine and it doesn't go. I've got it pinned to the Neutral Safety Switch - but I can't find the damn thing. I looked on the side of the transmission near the kick-down, it doesn't appear to...

I have a very low miles Mark V. 77 with 460 V8. Have purchased a complete set of shop manuals but there doesn't seem to be a vacuum diagram in any of the books. I need a vacuum diagram. Can anyone tell me where to acquire one. ALSO!!! Car runs beautifully at speed but the idle when sitting...