Q: Stalling hard to start
I have changed the plugs wires cap and rotor fuel pump is new and working some time when I give it ga's it starts to sputter and wants to stall. The car won't start unless I use starter fluid. 1986 Lincoln Town car
My car has 60000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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