So, I'm stumped.
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7th Gear
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So, I'm stumped.
I have a 95 F150 with 5speed and 300 six.
One day, while it was still wintery weather, I started it and after a few seconds I tried to pull away and didn't quite get the clutch 100% out and it died.
It's never started since. Fuel pump makes noise. I inspected distributor parts and all looked ok, but haven't begun testing any parts. I have a fairly high tech volt ohm meter so I'm hoping to just test parts until I figure it out. I have no specs and no idea where to easily find them online. Or where to start. I am an old guy that prefers points dist. (or at most, one that's been converted to electronic) , easy for me to tune carbs, and overall simplicity.
Any help, advice, or comment is appreciated.
One day, while it was still wintery weather, I started it and after a few seconds I tried to pull away and didn't quite get the clutch 100% out and it died.
It's never started since. Fuel pump makes noise. I inspected distributor parts and all looked ok, but haven't begun testing any parts. I have a fairly high tech volt ohm meter so I'm hoping to just test parts until I figure it out. I have no specs and no idea where to easily find them online. Or where to start. I am an old guy that prefers points dist. (or at most, one that's been converted to electronic) , easy for me to tune carbs, and overall simplicity.
Any help, advice, or comment is appreciated.
Tuned
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You need to see if the distributor is turning when you crank it. These engines came with a cam gear that can fail over time (if it's original); the distributor is driven off of the cam. If its turning then you can check if you're getting spark from the coil. I take it you understand how to do this and carefully.
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I agree with @Ben-jamin ^^^^^
. . . but first, just because it's easy, I'd check for whether or not the fuel pump is running and if you have any fuel pressure.
. . . but first, just because it's easy, I'd check for whether or not the fuel pump is running and if you have any fuel pressure.
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I'll do that. And yes, I have the knowledge and patience to do it.
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Because you mentioned something about the clutch, I would make sure the clutch safety switch (the one inside the cab next to the firewall that the clutch push rod goes through) is working properly. It’s possible that it became dislodged or something when this started … it’s happened to me before. If it’s not functioning properly the engine won’t start.
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Because you mentioned something about the clutch, I would make sure the clutch safety switch (the one inside the cab next to the firewall that the clutch push rod goes through) is working properly. It’s possible that it became dislodged or something when this started … it’s happened to me before. If it’s not functioning properly the engine won’t start.
Once running it clutch safety switch should have nothing to do with it running.
I / we are guessing it dose crank / turn over it just will not start / run.
You need air, fuel and spark to all happen at the right time.
If the motor cranks / turns over it is getting air.
For spark the best way is to pull the coil wire out of the dist. cap and hold it 1/4" from the motor and crank the motor.
You should hear a snap and the spark a bright orange / blue color.
You can also spray a little starting fluid in the air intake and try and start it. If it has spark and it happens at the right time it should try to run.
For fuel look on the fuel rail for a test port. It should look like a small tire valve that a gauge fits on.
If you dont have a gauge you can rent one from a parts store.
My guess you lost spark from either a bad TFI or roll pin broke and the dist. is not turning.
That should get you going
Dave ----
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