Muffler - Lack of Power/Stalls/No Start
83ford17 Article No. 83-10-16NO START/STALLS/LACK OF POWER - COLD - MUFFLER CONDENSATION
FORD 1981-83 ESCORT, 1982-83 EXP
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1981-83 LYNX, 1982-83 LN7
When Escort/Lynx, EXP/LN7 vehicles are driven mostly on short trips during cold weather, water may condense in the muffler, restricting exhaust flow. This condition may result in engine lack of power, stalls, or crank but no start.
To service this condition, use the following procedure:
1. Raise the vehicle on hoist.
Figure 12:
2. Drill a 1/8" (.125"/3.2 mm) hole through the lower part of the front muffler head. The hole location should be 3/8" from bottom edge of muffler (Figure 12).
CAUTION:
The following precautions should be taken when performing the above procedure:
1. Do not use an electric drill (use air-type drill only).
2. Be sure the exhaust system is cool and stand away from the underside of the muffler because water may drain after hole has been drilled.
3. Recommend safety glasses be worn.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP5230A83
TIME: 0.2 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 5230 Code: 55
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See CAUTION note in procedure.