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ruaporpoise
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Mar 3, 2011, 8:32 AM

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89 ford f150 5.0l sluggish start,then running down highway I noticed slight miss, then two exhaust backfires , now shes dead, I can turn it over by crossing solenoid ,but no fire


Hammer Time
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Mar 3, 2011, 11:16 AM

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It won't engage the starter with the key?
Did you smell or see any smoke?



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ruaporpoise
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Mar 24, 2011, 8:17 AM

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I think backfire might be a result of losing ignition power.The only power I have is headlights,flasher and horn. All else is dead. No dash indicators, all is dead including wipers.


Hammer Time
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Mar 24, 2011, 3:22 PM

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Check the ignition switch. They had a ton of problems with them back then.



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ruaporpoise
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Mar 29, 2011, 7:38 AM

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Thank you Hammer for your help. I have no power going to ignition switch. My haynes manual shows a hot at all times yellow wire with fuse link but i have no idea where to find it.


Hammer Time
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Mar 29, 2011, 8:21 AM

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The fusible links will be attached to the starter solenoid, next to the battery.



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ruaporpoise
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Mar 30, 2011, 8:04 AM

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Thank you Hammer,knowing where to look sure helps.


ruaporpoise
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Apr 6, 2011, 10:00 AM

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You the man Hammer, I found burnt link a few inches from starter relay. "I have joy"


Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 6, 2011, 10:22 AM

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Love success stories. Great work Hammer and original poster,

Great archive,



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