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89 f350 start problem

   
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Old 10-24-2011, 08:08 AM
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89 f350 start problem
a friend of mine has a 89 f350 with a 460 and it wont start when cranking it with the key.but if the key is on pull it 3 feet and its running what would cause this?
 
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Old 10-24-2011, 01:28 PM
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i guess we're all stumped lol
 
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Old 10-24-2011, 02:38 PM
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A few possibilities.
Bad/low battery.
Loose/dirty battery wire terminals.
Loose battery to engine ground wire.
Burnt/corroded/bad battery wires.
Bad starter motor.
 
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Old 10-24-2011, 02:56 PM
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turns over fine just wont start.unless you pull or push it.
 
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Another possibility is a bad ignition switch (bolted to steering column under the dash).
 
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