Starting and Running Issue

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Aug 12, 2022 | 09:38 AM

DJ17490

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Starting and Running Issue

1988 F250 460 5 Speed. Right so not too long ago I posted about an ignition issue here not having keys and all that. Still can't get the new ignition in, but the truck needs to move at some point, so starting it with a screw driver for now works. Problem is that right now it'll start, but the battery lights on, runs for about a minute before dying, almost as if I just turn it off, maybe half a second sputter before off. New battery, alternator was replaced last year and tested recently, solenoid replaced last year as well. Checked what ground wires I found and other than being a little dirty they seemed okay. Maybe I'm missing a major one hidden underneath or something, it seems like a ground issue but I'm not sure. When it does run it seems kinda slow at idle, and doesn't want to rev up much unless right after starting.