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Jan 19, 2006 | 03:53 PM

ret72

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hard starting cold

88 150 302 sets all night and have to really grind on it. This came on kind of quickly. What to look for first. runs good after it gets going
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Jan 19, 2006 | 03:56 PM

whiteyfordzx5

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have the battery tested. sounds like its not holding a charge too well. most auto parts stores do it for free. a quick test is only a couple of minutes, and a full load-hold test requires about an hour or so.

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Jan 19, 2006 | 05:13 PM

quicklook2

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bad wires or cap or plugs.

does it crank slow?

Jan 19, 2006 | 06:11 PM

andym

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I would vote battery as well. Although a tune-up is never a bad idea if one hasn't been done in a while.

Jan 19, 2006 | 06:57 PM

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heck no guys, spins like a top. and as it is not flooded when it starts, I think it is not getting fuel when cold. What sensor controls that operation?
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Jan 20, 2006 | 07:59 AM

stevcher

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hard starting when cold

Would look at iac sensor on throttle body may be sticking.Remove and spray

with throttle body cleaner their is a small needle valve in their that you can see

thats gets carbon build up and will stick.Also try some dry gas you may have

some mositure in fuel line.Also if you havnt change fuel filter in awhile may be a

good idea to replace.

Jan 20, 2006 | 01:51 PM

spike552

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I have an 87 f150 and i had the exact problem you speak of and the only thing we replaced was the starter, starts every turn, and i live in CT some cold weather to start a truck on one try. Give it a shot let us know.