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Old Sep 22, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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I have a 1986 f150 5.o, it starts great the first time, but if i shut it off it won't start again for a couple of hours, and it acts like the battery is lacking power, but its a new 1000cranking amp, but i can put the battery charger on it at 80 amp and it will take a little but it will start
 
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Old Sep 22, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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Connections, connections , connections.
It's possible the bushings are worn in the starter.
Check all connections first.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2013 | 05:43 PM
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X2 on checking connections.clean or possibly replace cables.if then nothing prob the starter is the problem.is it carb or injected?
 
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