Could it be because it has points?
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Could it be because it has points?
I just got my 74 back from the mecanic, and after a new timing chane, new harmonic balencer, new crank pulley, new front breaks, and compleat tune up, and a pretty good size bill, the truck runs and drives great. But when you hit the key, it still doesn't fire right up. You don't have to pat the gas, but it turns over for a few seconds before it will start. Could this be because of points? I'm wanting to switch to electronic egnition, but thats not top on my list right now. So what do you think the reason could be?
Thanks,
Josh
Thanks,
Josh
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It could be that or maybe the carburetor needs adjusting. When I start my truck (it has DS I electronic ignition) it takes a couple of seconds to fire up, but my carburetor may need a little adjustment. I think it may be the same way whether or not you have points or electronic ignition.
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welcome to the world of carburetors. If you want it to start instantly you'll need to convert to fuel injection.
With everything being fuel injected for the past several decades people have forgotten what its like to drive a car or truck with a carburetor.
And in '74 electronic ignition was an option, made standard in '75
With everything being fuel injected for the past several decades people have forgotten what its like to drive a car or truck with a carburetor.
And in '74 electronic ignition was an option, made standard in '75
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I think a good question was warm or cold, cold if you start up in under a full crank you should advertise for your mechanic.
warm you should be able to tap start in under a full crank turn with a good carb (at least I can
warm you should be able to tap start in under a full crank turn with a good carb (at least I can
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Yes in 74 electronic egnition was an option, and became standerd in 75. My 69 i just sold had points of course, and it would fire right up every time wether it sat over night, or you just stopped to get gas. And my last 74 i had, would fire right up the same way, and it had electronic egnition.
Yes it does it all the time, it has a rebuilt carb, maby its just junk.
Josh
Yes it does it all the time, it has a rebuilt carb, maby its just junk.
Josh
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Just a quick update, I messed with the carb a little bit yesterday, and now she fires right up every time, wether its first thing in the morning, or its ben running a while. Guess that fixed it, but i stil plan on switching to electronic ignition instead of points. Thanks guys.
Josh
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In use with a stock engine points cause no problems if kept adjusted properly in my opinion. I still have points in my 73 F100, starts with a touch of the key and runs great.
In most of my experiences unless you want to add serious hp or performance gains old Fords run best with stock equipment set to factory specifications.
In most of my experiences unless you want to add serious hp or performance gains old Fords run best with stock equipment set to factory specifications.
