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    3/25/2014 6:59 PM  #1

    cwougar
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    1969 cougar hard starting

    Hi I am new here and new to classic Fords/Mercurys.  I have a 1969 cougar 351 2barrel auto PS, that is bone stock.  I sat for awhile and when I tried to start it would start with alot of black sooty smoke.  It would not stay idling unless I held gas down, then it would stall.  Smells like  raw gas,  I did notice some gas coming out of the gaskets at the intake. Any tips would be appreciated, and happy to be here.

     

    3/25/2014 7:12 PM  #2

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    Re: 1969 cougar hard starting

    Gaskets and rubber parts in carbs don't like sitting around for too long. Might need a rebuild kit.

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    3/25/2014 7:16 PM  #3

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    Re: 1969 cougar hard starting

    Ok thanks for the reply,  It sat for a long time

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    3/25/2014 7:21 PM  #4

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    Re: 1969 cougar hard starting

    Check for stuck float in the Carb.

     

    3/25/2014 7:27 PM  #5

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    Re: 1969 cougar hard starting

    Welcome to the FYIFORD FORUM. Glad you found us.

    That carb is real easy to rebuild, but there are no short-cuts to one that has been sitting more than a couple of years.  The inside will be crudded up.  Gtt a couple of cans of spray carb cleaner and diassemble it and rebuild it with a new carb kit.  Most likely , the needle and seat are totally rotted.

    The alcohol in gasoline really messes them up.  Use a fuel stabilizer if you park it more than a week at a time.

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    3/25/2014 7:31 PM  #6

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    Re: 1969 cougar hard starting

    sounds like the carb needs some love........as in rebuild....float is probably hanging lower than Grandpa's Depends......



















     

     

    3/25/2014 7:36 PM  #7

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    Re: 1969 cougar hard starting

    Will get a carb rebuild kit and get to work,  this is a great site here.  Thank You everyone.

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