engine stall
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engine stall
I wanted to find out what might cause an engine to stall out. When I start it in the morning, the engine dies immediately. It does this everytime I start it. When I pull up to stops it also does the same thing. I have noticed that my choke is stuck open even after the engine cools off. Could this have something to do with it? I have a 1980 Ford F-150 with a v-8. could someone give me some ideas? Thanks
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Welcome to FTE! 
It's hard to say without a little more info.
Does it sound like it's running out of fuel or does it shut off immediately?
When you come to a stop, does it begin to run rough before it dies?
How long has this been going on? And have you done anything to the engine prior to this problem?
Also it would help to know the engine size and if it's a 2 or 4 barrel carb.
The choke should remain open until the engine is cold. It may take awhile depending on the type of choke. How well do you know this vehicle? After some modifications, the person that did the work is lazy and just adjusts the choke to fully open all the time.
Give us any more info you can.
It's hard to say without a little more info.
Does it sound like it's running out of fuel or does it shut off immediately?
When you come to a stop, does it begin to run rough before it dies?
How long has this been going on? And have you done anything to the engine prior to this problem?
Also it would help to know the engine size and if it's a 2 or 4 barrel carb.
The choke should remain open until the engine is cold. It may take awhile depending on the type of choke. How well do you know this vehicle? After some modifications, the person that did the work is lazy and just adjusts the choke to fully open all the time.
Give us any more info you can.
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engine stall
in answer to your question: When it stalls it tends to just shut off immediately. it does run rough for a few seconds before it dies. the problem started friday and lasted until sunday morning and it ran perfect. it started acting funny again on tuesday afternoon and has been going on since. if it helps it has a 351 but i am not sure whether it is a 2 or 4 barrel carb. There is what appears to be some type of manual choke on the cab of the truck but upon inspection the wire is not attached to anything under the hood. I don't know whether or not it was attached to anything any time before. I don't think so.
I have been driving this truck for a year and think i know it pretty well. I have never had any problem like this before. The truck has run great since I have been driving it. The previous owner did make some modifications under the hood but this problem is new and I don't think this problem has anything to do with these.
I have been driving this truck for a year and think i know it pretty well. I have never had any problem like this before. The truck has run great since I have been driving it. The previous owner did make some modifications under the hood but this problem is new and I don't think this problem has anything to do with these.
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Okay. It could be:
(1) Fuel filter
(2) Ignition Module
(3) On rare occassions the ignition switch on these trucks fail, causing interrupted fire or completely shutting off fire (like turning of key)
Also, check to see if there are any wires that have been damaged by rubbing against the chassis or engine.
I am thinking most '80 351M engines came with 2 barrel carbs. Is there any sign of a leak under the carb?
Also, you need a choke - even if it is manually operated. Check and see if the choke is hooked up to anything at all.
Sorry I'm not much help, but we'll get there. Just keep coming at us with info.
(1) Fuel filter
(2) Ignition Module
(3) On rare occassions the ignition switch on these trucks fail, causing interrupted fire or completely shutting off fire (like turning of key)
Also, check to see if there are any wires that have been damaged by rubbing against the chassis or engine.
I am thinking most '80 351M engines came with 2 barrel carbs. Is there any sign of a leak under the carb?
Also, you need a choke - even if it is manually operated. Check and see if the choke is hooked up to anything at all.
Sorry I'm not much help, but we'll get there. Just keep coming at us with info.
