old 250 new member
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
old 250 new member
the truck was starting,but the next time I got in it cranked but wouldn't start thought it was out of gas but even starting fluid didn't work. It's 72 plow truck for the yard. any hints please
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 161,999
Likes: 75
From: 3rd Rock
...Welcome to Ford Truck Enthusiasts!
If you get a minute check out the link here, it will help you to navigate around and understand this site.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=300691
We are happy you have chosen the best source for Fords!
Enjoy FTE and The State Chapters are located at the bottom of the main forum page.
JOIN CLUB FTE -SUPPORT THE FORUMS!
See you on the boards.
….
If you get a minute check out the link here, it will help you to navigate around and understand this site.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=300691
We are happy you have chosen the best source for Fords!
Enjoy FTE and The State Chapters are located at the bottom of the main forum page.
JOIN CLUB FTE -SUPPORT THE FORUMS!
See you on the boards.
….
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,591
Likes: 2,008
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
How long has it been since it was started last and how cold is the weather now? Good idea to check the points and afew other items under the hood to know what shape your electrical and fuel systems are in especially if it has been not started for a while. Things have a way of deteriorating if an older vehicle sits for any lenght of time.
Last edited by Fomoko1; Dec 15, 2005 at 10:10 PM.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Thanks Fomoko1 the truck is used to move wood ect. around my 5 acres and I drive it around the property during the summer, I put in new wires,cap and rotor last year.I did get it started by actually putting some gas down the carb instead of more starting fluid.It runs a little rough so I will get some carb cleaner to see if that will help.
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 920
Likes: 0
From: Westminster, Colorado
First off....and overall tune up of the ignition system would help...that includes replacing the spark plugs AND wires....the wires crack and wear out faster than you might think. After that is in order, you may want to look at replacing or rebuilding the carb.....I know when I bought my truck, it would start and run ok with the old Carter-AFB it had.....but it was 1000% (Yes, one thousand!!!) improved with a new carb. Like vision, you don't really know how bad it is until you get it fixed! 
(Plus, I went from 6-7.5 MPG to about 16 MPG)
Oh, one other thing....if you have headers, they can cook your starter if you don't wrap it in a racing blanket....the starter will still oprate, but doen't have quite enough gusto to start the engine....I learned this the hard way this summer.
Good luck with it, dude!
(Plus, I went from 6-7.5 MPG to about 16 MPG)Oh, one other thing....if you have headers, they can cook your starter if you don't wrap it in a racing blanket....the starter will still oprate, but doen't have quite enough gusto to start the engine....I learned this the hard way this summer.
Good luck with it, dude!
