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Ok I have a 1986 f150 4x4 short bed reg cab, with a 302. I have been slowly rebuilding this truck for 2 years, one thing I did was dual exhaust with no cats
. After I put a new starter on it, but now with the 90 degree heat I can drive for 20min or more and shut the truck off and go in to the store come out and the starter drags . If I let it sit for 5 min it starts . I have rapped the exhaust near the starter with header wrap and put a starter cover on it and still it dose the same thing, I want to do a mini starter but when I build the new 306 . For now I was wondering would a bigger gage starter wire would help?
. After I put a new starter on it, but now with the 90 degree heat I can drive for 20min or more and shut the truck off and go in to the store come out and the starter drags . If I let it sit for 5 min it starts . I have rapped the exhaust near the starter with header wrap and put a starter cover on it and still it dose the same thing, I want to do a mini starter but when I build the new 306 . For now I was wondering would a bigger gage starter wire would help?
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Ok I have a 1986 f150 4x4 short bed reg cab, with a 302. I have been slowly rebuilding this truck for 2 years, one thing I did was dual exhaust with no cats. After I put a new starter on it, but now with the 90 degree heat I can drive for 20min or more and shut the truck off and go in to the store come out and the starter drags . If I let it sit for 5 min it starts . I have rapped the exhaust near the starter with header wrap and put a starter cover on it and still it dose the same thing, I want to do a mini starter but when I build the new 306 . For now I was wondering would a bigger gage starter wire would help?
. After I put a new starter on it, but now with the 90 degree heat I can drive for 20min or more and shut the truck off and go in to the store come out and the starter drags . If I let it sit for 5 min it starts . I have rapped the exhaust near the starter with header wrap and put a starter cover on it and still it dose the same thing, I want to do a mini starter but when I build the new 306 . For now I was wondering would a bigger gage starter wire would help?
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Like Dave said, it's more likely a timing issue. What engine modifications have you made?
Are you using the stock computer (EEC)?
If so, be careful that your not in "limp mode" where the timing remains fixed all the time (open loop all the time). This can happen when you modify things on computer controlled engines and/or remove sensors (such as O2, Coolant temp. MAP, EVP etc.) that provide data to the computer.
Are you using the stock computer (EEC)?
If so, be careful that your not in "limp mode" where the timing remains fixed all the time (open loop all the time). This can happen when you modify things on computer controlled engines and/or remove sensors (such as O2, Coolant temp. MAP, EVP etc.) that provide data to the computer.
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I have never touched the timing, the motor is totally stock, I'm going to check my ground cable. I plan on building a new motor befor fall so maybe I'll do a mini starter and mid headers . I was wondering if anyone knows if the gt40p heads will work with my manifolds? I kno you need special headers for them
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I have never touched the timing, the motor is totally stock, I'm going to check my ground cable. I plan on building a new motor befor fall so maybe I'll do a mini starter and mid headers . I was wondering if anyone knows if the gt40p heads will work with my manifolds? I kno you need special headers for them
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