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Dec 29, 2003 | 05:24 PM

77bigblock

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300 starting problems

I started my truck (78 F100 300-6) today after it sat for about a month. When it started it had a bad miss. I shut it off and when I tried to restart it, it drained the battery instantly. I replaced the starter, thinking it was that, but the problem is still there. Is the miss and the instant battery drain connected?

Thanks for any help.

Jul 28, 2004 | 09:41 PM

Nitecrawley

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I had a similar problem, check for loose cables on the starter. Also it doesnt hurt to pop the starter off and clean it up a little with some residue free brake cleaner. Hope it helps some

Jul 28, 2004 | 11:46 PM

fordflaresides

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The battery might have died just from sitting for a month, especially if it was older.
Maybe the choke is stuck, how long has the gas been in the tank maybe it has started to go bad.

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