92 302 Won't run

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Feb 19, 2006 | 10:14 AM

'92F150

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92 302 Won't run

This morning in Ohio it was about 15 yesterday and about 5 dgrees last night. I drove the truck yesterday and it was fine. I went to start it this morning and it would barely start. It ran for maybe 2 or 3 seconds and stalled I tried it again and the same thing. Tried again and it wouldn't start. I then let it sit for maybe 5 minutes and tried again and wouln't start. I pressed the gas pedal to the floor and it started. The idle speed would go up and down quite alot and it had a check engine light. But I noticed that it smelled like it was running really rich. It smelled like a carbureted car does if the choke is stuck on. I NEED HELP

Feb 19, 2006 | 10:28 AM

gravydude

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From: Bryan, OH

You might have water in the gas. Besure you have at least a half tank of gas on cold nights. Other than that, I think cold Ohio temps are bad on trucks. I'm still waiting for mine to thaw out.

Feb 19, 2006 | 10:32 AM

jhnhardee

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if you held the gas pedal down and then it started it was more than likely flooded.

Feb 20, 2006 | 10:47 AM

suthrnslew

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'92F150, I've been having the same exact problem the last two winters.
Around 10º-15º or colder, quite a few times my '91 302 will do exactly as you describe. 20º or warmer and it starts up fine.
Most of the time but not always, if I disconnect the battery for a awhile as if clearing any codes, it will then start and idle fine.
I haven't pulled the codes in a couple months, but if it is storing a code,
what sensor or other problem is creeping up at 10º that wouldn't also be present at 20º?
If you come up with the solution or someone else has an idea, I sure would like to hear about it.