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Hello I am starting a new project on my old 1980 f150 ford 302 moter 4x4.
Right now it won't start.
I think I must be missing something easy. here's what Ive done.
Cleaned the carb of dust inside.
Manually turned the crank hard but not that hard.
cleaned and re-gaped the plugs.
Checked for spark.
Primed the carb when trying to start.
the engine turns but I think that it is dragging a bit not sure but it wears the battery down in a hurry.
I would welcome any advice.
Thanks
Randy
Right now it won't start.
I think I must be missing something easy. here's what Ive done.
Cleaned the carb of dust inside.
Manually turned the crank hard but not that hard.
cleaned and re-gaped the plugs.
Checked for spark.
Primed the carb when trying to start.
the engine turns but I think that it is dragging a bit not sure but it wears the battery down in a hurry.
I would welcome any advice.
Thanks
Randy
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From: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Also check that pesky ignition box on the passenger side fender (I think). I am not sure the proper way of testing these ignition boxes but there is a good chance that is the reason for the no start. Pull a plug wire insert a plug and check for spark. Could possibly be a timing issue also. i don't think it is fuel since it wont fire even when the carb is primed.
You may also want to switch to the correct discussion board as you may find more answers there.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum37/
You may also want to switch to the correct discussion board as you may find more answers there.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum37/
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