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starting issues
78 f150 with a 302 and 4sp edelbrock 4bbl 650 cfm msd blaster coil
when i go to start my 78 it takes a long time to start it cranks and cranks some time to the point of a dead battery before it starts any help
when i go to start my 78 it takes a long time to start it cranks and cranks some time to the point of a dead battery before it starts any help
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- Verify that your carburator is pumping gas. This is done by taking off the air cleaner and pumping the accelerator rod. Visually inspect that the gas is being squirted by the accelerator pump.
- Verify that your battery is in good condition. Run a battery load test on battery.
- Verify that your alternator is charging properly.
- Verify your engine timing.
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From: Idaho cda postfalls
need to run it up to top dead center on the number one compression stroke and se if the rotor lines up with the number one on the cap.
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From: Bellville Ohio
I have a 79 F250 that does the same thing. It is as if there is some type of leak in the bowl of the carb that allows fuel to leak down. Usually takes several minutes of cranking to get pressure back up. It is not fuel pump. Once fuel is back at carb, and you pump it will fire right off.
I am very interested to see what everyone can say to this.
I am very interested to see what everyone can say to this.
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From experience here, check the throttle linkange, disconnect the throttle linkage from the gas pedal to the carb, check to make sure that the linkage on the carb is completely forward, as if it was at idle. Pump the linkage at the carb and make sure the gas squirts out at the acellerator pump. If it does, then make sure the linkage to the gas pedal is properly adjusted to allow the carb to completely close. Had the same problem with my truck, turned out the linkage was too short and wouldn't allow the pump shot at start up. Try as I might truck wouldn't start, readjusted the linkage and it started right up.