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Nov 9, 2006, 8:06 PM
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1987 Mercury Sable
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This car has been sitting for over 4 years without being run. Since the car only has 38k miles and use to run okay, I'd like to try to get it to run again. Since the gas in it is probably bad by now what is the best way to get it up and running? Can I just put in a new battery and try and crank her up or will the 'bad' gas cause additional issues? Any advice is greatly appreciated
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iloverice&muscle
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Nov 9, 2006, 9:12 PM
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Re: 1987 Mercury Sable
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Well dusting off a previously well running vehicle requires a few steps but nothing too bad.Yes change the fuel for sure,I wouldn't recommend any fuel that's sat for more than a year without treatment.You can drain it with a siphon kit (@ auto prts store)wich can require patience in both siphoning and draining,or if it's equipped with anti siphon screen (I'm not sure about your model) then unclamp the gas fillthroat from the tank end and drain (use extreme caution with spark,metal contact spark and storage material) and remember use brass tools around the fuel tank (doesn't spark).Don't forget you might need charging system parts replaced due to excessive corrosion i.e. battery,alternator,sylenoid and/or starter motor.If a proper contact cleaning doesn't work first.Any more questions about refreshing your vehicle feel free to post here and I'll help.
Thanks,Jim
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Tom Greenleaf
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Nov 9, 2006, 10:31 PM
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Re: 1987 Mercury Sable
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As Jim said you will need a new battery and more. If this car was outdoors the brakes will be in trouble from rust. SeaFoam is a great, strong gas treatment for any remaining fuel and would help. A new fuel filter is a must too.
Expect a few crazy problems but you can get thru it, T
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steve01832
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Nov 10, 2006, 3:52 AM
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Another tip, before you fire it up you may want to unplug the ignition module electrical connector (on the distributor) and crank it over a couple of times for no more than 15 seconds each. Then reconnect the plug and fire it up. This will build oil pressure so the engine isn't running dry. Only unplug this connector, if you unplug the coil the injectors will pulse and you could flood the engine.
Steve
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iloverice&muscle
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Nov 10, 2006, 4:04 AM
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Oh yes indeed that cheap little fuel filter is a big help for the fuel delivery & pressure regulation.
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gottago
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Nov 12, 2006, 8:13 AM
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Re: 1987 Mercury Sable
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Hey folks... Thanks for the replies and advice. I am now thinking of selling it for parts rather than attempting to fixup. I am not so mechanically inclined to take on a project like this. Given your rplies, I feel a little better equipped to at least look at the various alternatives.
Thanks again...
gottago...
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ilovericeandmuscle
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Nov 17, 2006, 4:52 AM
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Re: 1987 Mercury Sable
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Just a suggestion, a car with mileage that low is worth more than parts.You could easily sell it for $1000.Given its described condition.
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