Starting Issues
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Mountain Pass
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From: Marshall TX
Starting Issues
My '78 F-150 Explorer with 400(214,000 miles) and C/6 has trouble starting after I've driven it a while and it gets operating temp.
When I try to start it it bogs the starter and turns really slow. After several attempts at this it starts normally. If I let it cool off for a while it starts and spins over just fine.
Is this from the cam/crank timing being off(chain stretch)?
I've adjusted the ignition timing(advance and retard) and that doesn't seem to change anything. I have also rebuilt the carb(It did this prior to rebuild).
Anyone have this issue and know what's wrong? Any help appreciated
When I try to start it it bogs the starter and turns really slow. After several attempts at this it starts normally. If I let it cool off for a while it starts and spins over just fine.
Is this from the cam/crank timing being off(chain stretch)?
I've adjusted the ignition timing(advance and retard) and that doesn't seem to change anything. I have also rebuilt the carb(It did this prior to rebuild).
Anyone have this issue and know what's wrong? Any help appreciated
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Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Round Rock, TX
Sounds like the starter might be going out. Have it bench tested, might as well have the battery load tested as well. I would also clean all connections and make sure you set the timing right.
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