Won't run
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Won't run
Hello I have a question
I have a 1988 ford 150 custom I was driving and the all of a sudden it would not turn back on I thought maybe gas but I filled it up I have changed the battery and replace the starter solenoid and the ignition coil
if anyone has any advice I would much appreciate it
I have a 1988 ford 150 custom I was driving and the all of a sudden it would not turn back on I thought maybe gas but I filled it up I have changed the battery and replace the starter solenoid and the ignition coil
if anyone has any advice I would much appreciate it
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Gasoline does not run the starter.
Does the engine crank when you turn the key? If it does, it's not the starter or the battery or the solenoid.
If the engine cranks over, but does not fire, you can get some brake cleaner and spray down the throat of the throttle body. Then crank it over. If it tries to run then quits, you have a fuel problem. If it won't run on brake cleaner then you most likely have a spark problem. Harbor freight sells a little spark checker you can put on one of the wires.
Does the engine crank when you turn the key? If it does, it's not the starter or the battery or the solenoid.
If the engine cranks over, but does not fire, you can get some brake cleaner and spray down the throat of the throttle body. Then crank it over. If it tries to run then quits, you have a fuel problem. If it won't run on brake cleaner then you most likely have a spark problem. Harbor freight sells a little spark checker you can put on one of the wires.
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