1993 lincoln towncar

[lincolneer99]

put air springs in car leftside spring will inflate but right will not also where is the compressor located

[junk yard doggie]

Check that air line on the air bag that won't inflate. Could be pinched broken or loose. The compressor is located in the left front corner (drivers side) under the air box.

Mike

[lincolneer99]

replaced air springs on rear of 93' lincoln now compressor doesn't work check fuse it was blown replaced it still wont work do i have to replace compressor is there a wayto check it ?

[Towncar]

Originally Posted by lincolneer99

replaced air springs on rear of 93' lincoln now compressor doesn't work check fuse it was blown replaced it still wont work do i have to replace compressor is there a wayto check it ?

All this is all very subjective..
For example, if the rear springs were leaking for awhile and you allowed the compressor to work overtime trying to keep up with the leaks, then Yes.. there's a good chance the compressor fried.

The compressor's are not built to run continuously, which is why we need to be aware of leaks and compressor run times.

Check that fuse again, if it keeps blowing that motor is most likely shorted. Bench testing will reveal more.

Since your system is now leak-proof, you can install a manual fill valve to get you through the time it takes to correct the compressor issue.

Here's a quick process for an Emergency Fill Valve.

[lincolneer99]

tried compressor while in car and it got really warm its time to buy new one right? i think its fried can it be rebuilt by a doityourselfer

[Towncar]

Originally Posted by lincolneer99

tried compressor while in car and it got really warm its time to buy new one right? i think its fried can it be rebuilt by a doityourselfer

I've never had one apart, and honestly <knocking on simulated wood> I've not had to replace one yet either.

I'm told the new design ones from Arnott Industries.com are said to be of superior quality than those from Ford. AmericanAirSuspension.com also has parts.

As for the DIY, you never know... For myself, I'd have it apart in minutes looking for a way to get it working..
If it's a piston / sleeve design ( Sorry, I don't know ) you might be able to fix something.. reed design can't be too hard to fix either.

I just don't know. Maybe some WWW searches will turn up some rebuild information.

[junk yard doggie]

The piston will get corroded and seize. I've taken a few apart, cleaned it up in side and got them to work. I have also taken some apart and they are so bad inside that there is nothing you can do. A lot of places that you buy these from they want a core, so some one is rebuilding them. It's woth a shot to see if you can get yours working again. Let me know if you need a pump I've got one good used one. E mail me if interested [email protected]

Mike

[lincolneer99]

I recently placed a 81' chevy small block in a 88' olds cutlass . engine ran good had to take out distributor to make engine mount adjustment. Now after replacing distributor, engine runs but is making popping sounds out of exhaust. Have taken out distributor several times but withsame results . What am doing wrong? Any help will be appreciated thanks

[junk yard doggie]

The timing is off. Did you set it with a timing light? Set it at 10 degrees and see if it still pops. Not a Lincoln, but the small block Chevy is one of my favorites. I did a similar project about 15 years ago. Put a 305 form a trashed 79 Firebird into a 83 Cutlass Supreme. The V6 in the Olds was worn out, the V8 made quite an improvement.

[lincolneer99]

I trying to reset timing with slight better results still pops but not quite as bad do you think the timing chain should be replaced? thank you

[Kitt1993]

Might be your vaccume advance, when mine wen tout on my Caprice, it made a popping sound like the timing was off... Because it was when you think about it.......

B

[lincolneer99]

I need the general rule when it comes to setting timing on the smallblock chevy

[junk yard doggie]

As far as the chain and sprocket goes, depends on the mileage. High mileage = worn chain and sprocket. Got an S10 with 250 k that has slipped a tooth on the sprocket. It's siting here waiting on the gear set. one of thousands of other personal projects.

When your setting your timing plug off the vac. advance if the distributer has one. Since the motor is running I think it's safe to say that you are not 180 degrees out. I don't usually use my timing light, just set it by ear. I rotate the distributor and lock it down where it sounds best.

[junk yard doggie]

What kind of carb is on this motor ? Hopefully not the 2 bbl Rochester E2SE with the mixture control solenoid on the top.