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Body/Appearance/Interior / 1985 Cougar Tail Lights Cracked

December 29, 2021, 09:36:12 PM

My taillights have some (growing) cracks in them, and I was wondering if anyone know where or how to get replacements - or if there is a way to fix the cracks. Thanks!

Engine Tech / Re: Hesitates on Acceleration from Stop - 1985 Cougar 3.8L Carb

June 29, 2020, 09:43:53 AM

Well, a few weeks ago, I decided to bite the bullet and rebuild the whole carburetor, which included replacing the power valve and replacing the normal power valve gasket with a viton gasket. That definitely did the trick. No more hesitation - even after driving over 1,000 kms! Praise God. Thanks to everyone for your suggestions and advice!

P.S. This video talks about the use of a viton gasket - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHHhrKv5mCc

Engine Tech / Re: Hesitates on Acceleration from Stop - 1985 Cougar 3.8L Carb

May 10, 2020, 07:07:33 PM

It is definitely a carb.

Doing some research, people are saying this could be the accelerator pump on the carb or the power valve. I opened up the carb and the accelerator looks good, so I'm thinking it's the power valve. I am planning to rebuild the entire carb and see what that does. Hopefully it works!

Engine Tech / Hesitates on Acceleration from Stop - 1985 Cougar 3.8L Carb

April 20, 2020, 11:55:51 AM

1985 Cougar 3.8L Carb

I just got my "new" Cougar with 73,000 kms. It's in beautiful shape overall. However, when it starts up from cold, it idles rough. Also, when I accelerate from a stop, unless I gun it, it almost always hesitates and seems like it wants to stall.

Any ideas on what could be causing this? I'm new to this forum and would really appreciate your help!

God Bless.
David