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I have an 84 Ford F250 3/4 4x4 with the 351 Windsor in it. I was driving today and I was about to turn into my driveway and I stopped because of the dog and the truck just turned off. It didnt kick, sputter, whine, or cough. Its like someone just flicked the switch off. I havent checked for spark yet but I was wondering has anyone else had this problem? The tach still jumps when the motor cranks but the motor wont fire, I have the tach hooked right into the negative side of the coil. I have an MSD 6AL unit and an MSD ignition coil. I replaced the plugs, wires, cap, rotor, last year sometime. Is there a switch under the dash somewhere? I've heard that there is an inhertia switch under the dash that turns the ignition off. Is there one in mine? Also I am getting fuel. Thanks, Matt
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Here is my Story on my '85 F250 351. Similar story.
Was out plowing last big storm and ran into a problem. The truck is old and worked pretty hard. But, when it runs it runs good!
Came to a stop, and just about to put truck in park and she died. Figured I needed another starter Solenoid so I let it cool down. Went back to her and turned the key, NOTHING! I mean nothing! Lights work, dash lights work and everything comes on when you turn the key. But, nothing going to starter. No crankor anything. You can jump it by crossing the solenoid but that is the only way right now.
Any suggestions?
Was out plowing last big storm and ran into a problem. The truck is old and worked pretty hard. But, when it runs it runs good!
Came to a stop, and just about to put truck in park and she died. Figured I needed another starter Solenoid so I let it cool down. Went back to her and turned the key, NOTHING! I mean nothing! Lights work, dash lights work and everything comes on when you turn the key. But, nothing going to starter. No crankor anything. You can jump it by crossing the solenoid but that is the only way right now.
Any suggestions?
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It will start when you cross the solenoid with screwdriver. Cranks right over and starts right up. Just can't use ignition. Ignition switch has been pin tested I believe (it is at a shop). They seem to think that it is in the wiring somewhere.
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From: LaFollette Tn
If it will start when you jump the solenoid,the solenoid could be bad even though you just replaced it.Things can be bad new in box.Leo
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Originally Posted by gearhead351
No, my motor cranks fine......It turns over with the starter. There isnt a spark and I cant find the problem.
Last edited by 82F1507.5; Feb 23, 2007 at 03:22 PM.
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