MM sitting, getting ready for restart

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My '04 MM has probably not been fired in about a year. Maybe less...but still...close to a year of not running. Since I know this thing fires up w/ a hell of a high idle...I'd like to get some oil primed in the system. Will the MM turn over if I use the emergency shut-off for the fuel pump in the trunk? I'm guessing I'll be able to turn the fuel pump back on w/out issues, correct?

Thanks
 
IIRC, holding the gas pedal to the floor while cranking will disable the fuel. Just let go of the key before you let up on the gas.
 
It will take 30-60 seconds to build pressure by cranking it.

Turn the key and dont think twice about it.
 
Be aware, your fuel on board has lost much of its octane.

No heavy hitting until you get fresh Petrol.....
 
oh yeah...got that. I was going to drain it and use it for the lawn mower if it was still good...I wasn't going to waste it. Just don't want to gum up the works in my lovely baby.
 
Me, I'd pull the fuel pump fuse and crank several times for 3 second intervals. I do this every oil change. It will get the oil going before you light the motor.

Mitch
 
MACFORD88 said:
My Battery Went Dead When I Parked My For 6 Months.make Sure You Have A Good Battery
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Any battery will go dead ( In a Marauder) after 6 months of inactivity.
The best thing to do is purchase a battery tender/ trickle charger to keep the battery charged.
 
Oh...the battery has been long dead. Sucks too...I need to figure out the beltminder disable code again. For my '04, it's not the same as documented, it's the one for the Grand Marquis (along w/ the documented front-end alignment specs also being incorrect).

So pulling the fuse on the fuel pump is the way to go (and not clicking the disable switch in the trunk)? Been awhile since I dug through the manual...I'm guessing it's clearly labeled?

I'm prepping...we're now getting flurries down here in Cent. IL (although Chicago got dumped on last night...so..we're not as bad) but I'm not going to take it out in anything worse than rain. Need to pick up a new battery.

Something else I'm concerned about is it looks like I had a shock leaking (or possibly brake fluid). There was some clearish looking something (although didn't seem overly greasy) puddling a little bit on the floor underneath the car inside of the left rear wheel. Hoping all the air suspension will work alright, etc. I've got an extended warranty and just over 16K so I'm expecting to be taking a visit to the dealer shortly after she gets fired up too.....
 
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You will build pressure instantly by just starting the car.

After sitting this long, the cylinder walls are drier than normal and cranking will not throw oil off the crank onto the cylinder walls.

Just start the car and dont think twice about it!
 
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