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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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Yet another starting problem...

Gentlemen. I have a '78 F100 2wd auto with the inline six. The starting issue; she will start just fine several times and then...nothing...no "click", no lights/wipers...nothing. New battery, solenoid, starter, and alternator. I have been jump starting off the solenoid and while she is running, I noticed that the headlights/tail lights have been dimming untill acceleration. What am I missing?
 
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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What does it take for it to return to the "normal" state of starting just fine again - just sitting for a while?
 
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