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1981 Ford Thunderbird

Hello, I'm trying to fix a 1981 Ford Thunderbird, it stopped running shortly after purchasing it, I was told to replace the carburetor, after replacing, it won't run it just cranks, there's a rattling coming from the starter solonied, so I bought a new one and installed it how the original was, but now it won't start or crank anymore, wondering if I did something wrong or need to fix something specific first

Car specifications

1981 Ford Thunderbird

8 Cylinders 4.2L 255CID

12 volt battery

I attached some photos to help give context, I'm not too sure if they're the most helpful.

I'm also working mainly by myself to fix this so I don't really have a clue what I'm doing, I bought a manual and a repair/maintenance book

I'm open to any and all feedback

u/sir_seasle — 11 days ago

1981 Ford Thunderbird

Hello, I'm trying to fix a 1981 Ford Thunderbird, it stopped running shortly after purchasing it, I was told to replace the carburetor, after replacing, it won't run it just cranks, there's a rattling coming from the starter solonied, so I bought a new one and installed it how the original was, but now it won't do start or crank anymore, wondering if I did something wrong or need to fix something specific first

Car specifications

1981 Ford Thunderbird

8 Cylinders 4.2L 255CID

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u/sir_seasle — 27 days ago

Need help with project car

Hello, I'm trying to fix a 1981 Ford Thunderbird, it stopped running shortly after purchasing it, I was told to replace the carburetor, after replacing, it won't run it just cranks, there's a rattling coming from the starter solonied, so I bought a new one and installed it how the original was, but now it won't do start or crank anymore, wondering if I did something wrong or need to fix something specific first

Car specifications

1981 Ford Thunderbird

8 Cylinders 4.2L 255CID

reddit.com
u/sir_seasle — 27 days ago