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May 26, 2012 | 02:01 PM

cwest73

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2004 ford f-150 I replaced my stater with a new one but I still have issues. When I try to start it's very hard and the gauges go haywire untill the engine smooths out. Sometimes I get a clicking sound.

May 26, 2012 | 06:53 PM

V10man

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Hows your battery? My last 3 Fords freaked like that when the battery was bad.

May 26, 2012 | 09:53 PM

Greg B

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X2 on the battery. Get a load test run on the battery. Remember, a battery can last anywhere from 6 months to 10 years. Average battery life is 4-5 years.

May 31, 2012 | 09:53 PM

cwest73

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Thanks Greg B I got a new battery so that is fixed now when I turn on the AC my idle goes up then way down. When I got the battery from Sears they said I had alternator blockage. I think it' probably the alternator but I can't figure out how to get off the serpertine belt.

Jun 1, 2012 | 04:08 AM

danorules

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From: manchester,ct

You need to move the tensioner pulley, its spring loaded. Put a socket on it and turn it to release the tension on the belt. Remove belt. install new belt. Release pressure on tensioner pulley and install the belt.