no spark 77 f150 351

rayberg · #1 (**permalink**) 12-26-2007, 07:06 PM

checking for spark the coil wire only arcs when you stop cranking the starter,any thoughts??? thanks

BIGKEN · #2 (**permalink**) 12-26-2007, 07:17 PM

Hey ray...welcome to FTE...

...you might try posting in the thread titled "1973-1979 F100 and Larger F Series". You will have a larger audience with the special knowledge viewing your post.

While you're around here...why not check out the NE Threads and sign up for the Chapter...no cost or obligation. We're a bunch of guys and gals who get together on a monthly basis for some shenanigans. Hope to meet you soon!!!

Ken

sglaine · #3 (**permalink**) 12-27-2007, 05:40 PM

Hello rayberg I would like to welcome you to FTE and the New England Chapter and BIGKEN is correct on what he said..What part of Maine are you from?

7283-F250 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-29-2007, 10:10 PM

Welcome.

ask in the Fseries forum or the specific motor forum.

Off the top of my head I would first think dirty or bad/cracked cap and/or rotor.