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Jul 16, 2003 | 01:11 PM

Lauralee

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My Ford won't start

My 85 Ford F150 was running fine, I parked it for about a week went to start it and nothing happened, it's not the battery. Does anyone know where the fuel switch is? I think this might be the problem but I don't know where it is.

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Laura

Jul 16, 2003 | 01:16 PM

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My Ford won't start

only three reasons why an engine doesn't start. Fuel, Fire, Air.

Jul 16, 2003 | 01:55 PM

Lauralee

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Thanks for the helpful info.

Jul 16, 2003 | 07:46 PM

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Lauralee,

I am sure we can get you started.

What do you mean nothing happened? Do the lights work? Does it turn over? Is it making a clicking sound?

Jul 17, 2003 | 07:21 AM

Lauralee

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When I spray eather it starts, it's an 85' F150.

Jul 17, 2003 | 07:37 AM

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Have you got a "see-thru" filter on it? Can you see that it is getting fuel? I used to take loose the gas line and see if it was getting fuel until one of my freinds almost got burned up doing that. Since then I just go to the parts store and get one on those large clear fuel filter and install it in-line. That way not only can you see if its getting fuel, but you can see about how much - if its sporadic or not. It sounds like your fuel pump may be bad.

Jul 17, 2003 | 08:01 AM

Lauralee

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Thank you for the suggestion, I'll do that and I'll let you know what happens.

Lauralee

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Jul 17, 2003 | 01:32 PM

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DOES IT RUN FINE AFTER YOU START IT UP WITH THE ETHER?????

Jul 23, 2003 | 07:48 AM

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No it doesn't stay running. I haven't had a chance to buy the plastic fuel filter yet, but I'm going to give that a try.

Lauralee

Jul 24, 2003 | 10:13 PM

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It's a fuel supply issue, then. What engine? Is it EFI? Are there any modifications to the fuel system, like an aftermarket fuel pump? You've got to GIVE info to get it.

Jul 29, 2003 | 07:36 AM

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My Ford won't start

Thanks for your suggestions, I appreciate it! It was the fuel pump, all is well now.

Lauralee

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