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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 07:42 AM
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1987 F-150 4X4 I-6 4 speed granny short box.i went to the woods to scout new area. everything fine. on the way home hit a big bump and the truck shut off. it will turn over but not start. i checked the inertia switch and not tripped. fuel pump on frame works and sounds like the tank pump works too.(i listened as someone turned key.) we towed it home and now it sits.what should i check to find the problem? thanks for the help.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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Did you check for fire?

Check your electrical connections and grounds. Make sure everything is where it's supposed to be.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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Check the wiring under the power relay & fuel pump relay sockets.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:13 AM
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no haven't checked for fire.will do and i'll check the wiring under relays. what am i looking for with the relay wiring?
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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Never mind, if the fuel pumps are running for one second when the key is turned on they should be OK.

Check the wiring around the Ignition Coil.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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thanks,i'll have to do that when i get home from work. thanks again.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by subford
Check the wiring under the power relay & fuel pump relay sockets.

i was just thinking what the heck are you drinking Bill, he said the fuel pumps work.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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i was just thinking what the heck are you drinking Bill, he said the fuel pumps work.

This hot weather is getting to him!!!
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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must be.


































or he finally lost it.
 
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