hard start
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hard start
i dumbed down my 89250 4x, w351 to a carb and distributor, it was not running when i got it so i dont know how long this has been going on. the deal is on first start it cranks and pops right off. subsequent attempts to start are very labored. i have a clear dist cap, and i watch as i try and start. what is happening is it will roll over one cylinder,pause, another cylinder, pause etc etc, then after 10 -15 seconds it finally starts to actually turn and then fire. ideas. also anyone know what wires i need to get the oil pressure temp and tach to read, do they go through the computer? or do i just want to buy a complete set of gauges from the aftermarket? thanks in advance. dan
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You must be lost or is the 87-96 forum full ? 
Hard start is caused by two things.
Overheated starter caused by headers or extra abundance of heat not clearing engine compartment
or engine timing is set wrong.
To set timing..disconnect SPOUT connector set static timing to spec,,reconnect SPOUT connector.
Then Test drive
Make sure battery cables are the size of your little finger (1 Gauge) . Too small a cable and bad connection can also cause less power to starter.
A schematic of the gauges can be seen at the autozone site...repair section
Hard start is caused by two things.
Overheated starter caused by headers or extra abundance of heat not clearing engine compartment
or engine timing is set wrong.
To set timing..disconnect SPOUT connector set static timing to spec,,reconnect SPOUT connector.
Then Test drive
Make sure battery cables are the size of your little finger (1 Gauge) . Too small a cable and bad connection can also cause less power to starter.
A schematic of the gauges can be seen at the autozone site...repair section
Last edited by Mil1ion; May 26, 2007 at 09:14 PM.
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What type of distributor are you running? The old ford duraspark II had a feature to retard the timing when starting to make the engine turn over easier. If you have the timing too far advanced, it will make it hard for the starter to crank it over.
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