Will a 70's LUXURY Lincoln RUN & DRIVE Home?

Today we bring an abandoned Lincoln Continental Mark 3 back to life!

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[kevinfox]

Thanks for the lesson on dieseling, Kevin. Parents had an 85 Dodge Caravan from 87 to 98, it was in the fleet, between them and my first wife. That little 2.2 started dieseling in 89. Had that damn electronic carburator. 210k on it when we traded it in toward an 89 Dakota Shelby.

Dad and I found the solution in the back 40 parking lot, on a 73 Pinto. The motorcraft 2 barrel from the 2, 3 Lima I4. Pulled it and took it to my gearhead mentor, my uncle. Classic car modder, who taught me how to supervise up anything from a dozer to a classic lead sled.

Picked up a carb rebuild kit, dad and I sat down, and learned from the master. Used the Holley on his 25th anniversary Mustang GT to show us how to properly set idle. Gave us our homework, and dad and I set it up.

Ran perfect when the ex and I traded it in 98. Current wife picked up a low mile base 87 Dakota in 03. Had the same issue. Buddy had a used Motorcraft 2 bbl on a 2.3 sitting in his shed.

Passed the knowledge to my wife and daughter that weekend. They did the rebuild, and we used the carb on the 73 F 100 shop truck to reach them how to set idle.

It now loves with her and her family. Did a 318 swap, mold build, and 5 speed swap on it when she was 15. Became hers at 16. Son in law's also a gearhead, upgraded brakes and suspension, and repainted it as an anniversary gift. Added a tone matched Raptor bed liner, and new tool box last year.

Their shop truck.

Thanks for taking the time to pass that lesson along, Kevin. And for bringing back a couple family bonding memories.

[kameronrudolph]

Kevin .I am a 3rd generation professional mechanic. And your explanation of dieseling and the caus and how to fix it .are the absolute best I have ever heard . Thanks so much for your easy explanation of things. And good to see Mook in a revival.

[tekvax]

That was really thoughtful Kevin! You could tell by the look on his face, he wasn't expecting you to give him the car!! Proper job team! Excellent content as ALWAYS!

[sntpint]

My dad
, who passed away 14 years ago would have been addicted to this channel. I watch with his spirit and hope you continue to do these for a long time time. Keep up the good work! Fellow Iowan!

[izaiahmiruka]

A Kevin and Mook revival!!! Maybe we will get a video from Mook’s channel soon… Burnt Nova update?🤔🤞🏾

[chriscarlson]

As a Cadillac owner / fan, I approve this. I don’t care if it’s a Caddy, Lincoln, Imperial, Olds or Buick, those old land yachts are the kings of the road still today.

[RemiBolducJr]

Look at the passion in the eyes of this man. I love how much you love teaching us new things about cars! Love your work Keven! 19:07

[cybermunk]

Angus look when Kev "hands" him the keys. Priceless.

[codybenson]

Man I'm seriously loving all this boat content. All my life everyone's gave me shit for loving land yaughts but how can you say no to 10 feet of hood a truck you could have a twin mattress in and take a nap if you needed to in and the entire front an back seat couches. There's nothing not to love about these old cars thanks for making this for everyone to watch man

[markmckeachnie]

What is it about Mook is always makes me smile, her sense of humour kills me lol

[RA-wlvt]

I grew up with malaise era cars and I love them. Those big boats deserve to be saved and driven. Most young people will never know how smooth of a ride you can get with a rear wheel drive, full frame car. My favorite car growing up was my mom's 1970 Caprice 4dr sport sedan (hardtop).

[EJohnDanton]

RE the Dieseling. Preach it, Kevin! 👍 I'm 59 and I forget that stuff like this is a lost art. Learnt this the hard way with a 74 Malibu that was only 9 years old at the time.

[nrl]

27:00 Another plus for the 70's land yachts: Cruising through the wide open country and hitting a vicious cross wind. You will never know it.

[kdubcreations]

Kevin, I love you save these overlooked classics. They deserve the chance to live on. Too many times up here in Canada they are just left to rot then scrapped. Keep saving those land yacht's!!

[bit]

Angus deserves more than a 71 LC. He is such a great part of the channel.

[lolo-bewr]

I just want to give a second and say that I so much appreciate your channel. It's never changed always had good fun whilst being informative. Thanks kevin and Angus and Mook for all you guys do.

[ericbilney]

Bought a 1966 Lincoln Continental in the early 90's. Had a 462, with 68K original miles. Super quiet car that floated down the road at 90 mph! Heard nothing but a quiet whoosh. Of course it weighed in at 5, 100 lbs of suicide 4 door heaven!

[reggie]

Heck yeah! The Mark III and the Mark V are my favorite Lincoln Continentals made. Stunning vehicles. The 64' Thunderbird forever has my heart though.

[ProjectFairmont]

I picked up a ‘77 Lincoln MKV back in ‘18. It is a very clean Midwestern car OE from Iowa. I put a warmed up 521 BBF with TFS heads, had the C6 rebuilt and added a limited slip diff and kept the 2.50 gears. An absolute pleasure to drive, very comfortable with Bilstein shocks. It can roast the tires for a city block on the primaries as I had to use a single plane Torker II intake in order to close the hood with the OE air cleaner. An honest car with a blue chip old school Ford driveline.

It appears you have a nice find. 20 years ago I would have laughed if someone suggested a 70s boat, but not now ❤

[digital]

Excellent! Just refreshed my page looking for something to watch, and y'all answered the call!