engine dead?
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engine dead?
alright heres my dillema i got a 1987 150 with the 5.0 v8 R2wd custom
now i was having some trouble the day before it died with keeping the engine going but shed start up fine but just wouldnt stay unless i kept the gas on for a good 5min.. then shed idle a lil hard
now i go to start her up nothing jump it nothing not even a click.. just the fuel pump pressurizing the line.. tried to kick start it still nothing..
so i thought id test the battery so turn the headlights on turn the key no dimming.. and maintains about 12.5v could it be the starter? any ideas would help thanks
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now i was having some trouble the day before it died with keeping the engine going but shed start up fine but just wouldnt stay unless i kept the gas on for a good 5min.. then shed idle a lil hard
now i go to start her up nothing jump it nothing not even a click.. just the fuel pump pressurizing the line.. tried to kick start it still nothing..
so i thought id test the battery so turn the headlights on turn the key no dimming.. and maintains about 12.5v could it be the starter? any ideas would help thanks
Italian al
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As biggreentank said, no clicking on selenoid, could be bad, or dirty connections. Clean batt. terminals, selenoid terms and check grounds to frame. Try the simple stuff first. Could be loose or dirty connections at starter selenoid as well, but seems power is not getting past selenoid. Can try to jump selenoid terminals with screwdriver, too see if clicks.
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Originally Posted by mafiainsured
alright heres my dillema i got a 1987 150 with the 5.0 v8 R2wd custom
now i was having some trouble the day before it died with keeping the engine going but shed start up fine but just wouldnt stay unless i kept the gas on for a good 5min.. then shed idle a lil hard
now i go to start her up nothing jump it nothing not even a click.. just the fuel pump pressurizing the line.. tried to kick start it still nothing..
so i thought id test the battery so turn the headlights on turn the key no dimming.. and maintains about 12.5v could it be the starter? any ideas would help thanks
Italian al
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now i was having some trouble the day before it died with keeping the engine going but shed start up fine but just wouldnt stay unless i kept the gas on for a good 5min.. then shed idle a lil hard
now i go to start her up nothing jump it nothing not even a click.. just the fuel pump pressurizing the line.. tried to kick start it still nothing..
so i thought id test the battery so turn the headlights on turn the key no dimming.. and maintains about 12.5v could it be the starter? any ideas would help thanks
Italian al
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That is why your odometer does not work, you fuel gauge is pegged, the truck will not run and the starter solenoid will not click.
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alright took the battery in got it all checked out perfect.. sellinoid the fuel pump pressurizes.. so its gotta be the starter.. where would that be located though?
sry gotta bear with me here im new to fords (yea i was an import guy acuras yodas..) please thank you,
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sry gotta bear with me here im new to fords (yea i was an import guy acuras yodas..) please thank you,
italian al
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Originally Posted by mafiainsured
alright took the battery in got it all checked out perfect.. sellinoid the fuel pump pressurizes.. so its gotta be the starter.. where would that be located though?
sry gotta bear with me here im new to fords (yea i was an import guy acuras yodas..) please thank you,
italian al
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sry gotta bear with me here im new to fords (yea i was an import guy acuras yodas..) please thank you,
italian al
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I take it you did not read my post above so you more than likely will not read this one either.
Last edited by subford; Oct 15, 2006 at 07:35 AM.
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Not quite going to solve your problem, but the idle problem definately sounds like the Throttle Position Sensor. I just replaced mine (89 F-150) which was having the same problem staying running and it idles perfectly now. It's located on the bottom of the throttle body on the 5.0 so you likely have to take the throttle body off. As far as the starter problem, check the battery cable for corrosion. Had that problem to!