Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

Trucks won't start after running.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 08:43 AM
  #1  
zroughneck's Avatar
zroughneck
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Trucks won't start after running.

I have 2 1978 f150 4x4's. A blue one that I completely restored and a green one that has a earlier restore job. Both have the 351m & auto trans. All stock.

They both start right up and drive fine when warmed up. If I shut it off and try to start again right away. Its as if the battery is dead. barely cranks, wait a few minutes,turns over slowly. after a while it cranks fine.

Replaced solinods, cables,batterys & starters on both. All connections are clean and tight. alternaters check out good.

This happens rarely on the blue truck but lately it happens all the time on the green one.

This is driving me crazy. Could it be somewhere in the switch?
Getting tired of replacing parts.
 
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:37 PM
  #2  
BrutalBronco's Avatar
BrutalBronco
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
hot start issue

Sounds like a hot starter, ignition timing too advanced, or possibly the advance is sticking in the distributor a couple squirts of WD or PB will help this.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:12 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE