engine will not start
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engine will not start
I am working on a 1999 Ford F350 with V-10,auto,4x4.
First the shafts for the auto shifter,in the steering column broke.(replaced both).
Then it had a hard time starting,would only start in neutral.(replaced neutral safety switch).Put a ODB-II tester and got the code.
Also now I am not getting any codes on the tester.
Now the engine will not start at all.I will just crank over,but not fire.
Removed hose from filter,had fuel squirt out.
Tested fuel pressure-while cranking the pressure went to 39 psi.
Tried a couple squirts starting fluid,in the air cleaner tube,just turned over a little faster,but still not starting.
I live 600 miles from the nearest mechanic,so I have to try and figure this out,any ideas on what to look for?
Thanks.
First the shafts for the auto shifter,in the steering column broke.(replaced both).
Then it had a hard time starting,would only start in neutral.(replaced neutral safety switch).Put a ODB-II tester and got the code.
Also now I am not getting any codes on the tester.
Now the engine will not start at all.I will just crank over,but not fire.
Removed hose from filter,had fuel squirt out.
Tested fuel pressure-while cranking the pressure went to 39 psi.
Tried a couple squirts starting fluid,in the air cleaner tube,just turned over a little faster,but still not starting.
I live 600 miles from the nearest mechanic,so I have to try and figure this out,any ideas on what to look for?
Thanks.
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Air, fuel, spark.
Looks like you're getting fuel. You're probably getting air, but some people recently have been having problems with their air filter breaking apart and plugging up...
Gotta figure spark....
Looks like you're getting fuel. You're probably getting air, but some people recently have been having problems with their air filter breaking apart and plugging up...
Gotta figure spark....
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I had a Battery Charger on the battery ,on engine start-still would not start ,even spraying starting fluid into air cleaner body.
Put a spark checker on it.
And it showed weak yellow spark ,instead of bright blue spark on two different plugs.
Any idea what to test or where to look?
Thanks for any help.
Put a spark checker on it.
And it showed weak yellow spark ,instead of bright blue spark on two different plugs.
Any idea what to test or where to look?
Thanks for any help.
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