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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 10:20 PM
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Won't start issue

I have a 86 f250 xl 4x4 7.5
I had to replace my water pump got it in and was ready to start it up and move it out of my work. And the problem is it Turns over but won't start not sure if I'm not getting a spark or what. Thanks in advance
 
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Old Jul 20, 2016 | 09:13 AM
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Was the truck running before the H2O pump replacement?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2016 | 07:10 PM
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Water pump

It was running at the time I towed it to my work and drove it in the bay
 
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Old Jul 20, 2016 | 09:44 PM
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Remove the air cleaner assembly and peer down inside the carburetor as you operate the throttle with your hand, you should see two strong streams of gasoline being injected... do you?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 05:56 AM
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Check all electrical connections in the area of your most recent work... something may have been dislodged.
 
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