Hot Starting Problem
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dtherren, run the ground wire to the engine block, Right (passenger) side below the spark plug and engine head behind the alternator. Clean around the bolt hole on engine block with a scraper and wire brush for optimal electrical continuity. place a flat washer on bolt prior to installation.
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Ground,Ground, and Ground...
Like 75 ford said. For proper grounding of the electrical system, the cable from battery (-) should run to the engine block below #1 cylinder, and behind the alt. There is a threaded boss in the block just for this purpose. Second, a body ground from the engine block bolted to the firewall must be in place also. The alt is also grounded.
Now, I would be leary of some of the battery cables that come from those "chain store" auto parts stores. Cheap pacific rim made junk IMO. Some people make their own out of welding cable. Just remember no ground = no go.
Now, I would be leary of some of the battery cables that come from those "chain store" auto parts stores. Cheap pacific rim made junk IMO. Some people make their own out of welding cable. Just remember no ground = no go.
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From: okc
Originally Posted by mshaud78XLT
Like 75 ford said. For proper grounding of the electrical system, the cable from battery (-) should run to the engine block below #1 cylinder, and behind the alt. There is a threaded boss in the block just for this purpose.
yes, just like mine...if you look at this pic real close you can see it just below the lower heater hose....
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...=80122&width=0
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From: Gadsden Purchase
Originally Posted by dtherren
Alvin in AZ, .....some things you just have to do the hard way...............
I'm the last guy that has any place complaining at someone else about doing it the hard-way. That's me all over. :/Alvin in AZ
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
My 78 with a 460 has been hard to start for a year when hot.
I checked all wiring and put in a new battery and a new starter.
Finally found out it was the vacum advance sticking.
Put in a new distribitor and it turns over great.
I checked all wiring and put in a new battery and a new starter.
Finally found out it was the vacum advance sticking.
Put in a new distribitor and it turns over great.
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Originally Posted by bigbearhunter
mine really acts like it has no gas so not sure about the electrical stuff???????????
always something
always something
Check for cracked fuel lines, check fuel filter(s).
Remove fuel line a carburator and put fuel line in a gas capture container, crank engine and verify fuel pump is pumping? Caution with gas, very flammable.
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From: edmonds
I have a 1978 f250 4x4 with a 460 and thinking i need a heat shield on my starter.Starter close to pipes and oilpan.It starts up fine cold but after a run restart it turns over slow.everything checks out good so must be the heat.
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From: Santa Cruz Mountains
Asking a question in a 6 year old thread? A stock exhaust 460 shouldn't need a shield.... As for price a quick google search turned up a low of $23.00 and a high of $285.00.
Here's a list from Summit: FORD 7.5L/460 Starters - SummitRacing.com
There's a lot of good suggestions in the original thread. If they don't help your slow cranking problem I would start a new thread so as not to confuse the OP's issue with yours. Welcome to the board! There are a lot of great members here to help as you will find.
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Here's a list from Summit: FORD 7.5L/460 Starters - SummitRacing.com
There's a lot of good suggestions in the original thread. If they don't help your slow cranking problem I would start a new thread so as not to confuse the OP's issue with yours. Welcome to the board! There are a lot of great members here to help as you will find.
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