I have a '75 Ford F-150 that I've been fixing up. Whenever I start it, it will start just fine, it's just that I have to engage the starter for a couple of seconds. It's not enough to fry the starter anything, maybe 5 or 6 seconds before it turns over. I was wondering if this might just not be a good output from my battery, or if there was something else you'd suggest. Once it turns over, it's not hesitant about it, and it will run good. It's just the delay in turning over.
2007-07-28 17:48:11 · 7 answers · asked by bowhunter637 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It could be one of two things. Either it's the solenoid on the right side of the fender or it's the starter. If you have a voltmeter try the ignition and probe on the opposite side of the starter solenoid where the starter cable goes to. If you have an immediate 12 volts after tripping the solenoid it's good and look into replacing the starter. If it isn't then replace the solenoid. Hope that helped.
2007-07-28 17:57:04 · answer #1 · answered by Dani&Morgan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if that has a 360 in it , that truck is a performer,
with the c-6.
sounds like corrosion problems and a bad ground.
Remove the ground - battery cable
and clean with a wire brush.
look for a better bolt hole and re-tap the threads
close to the starter.
sometimes you need to tap on the solenoid, just to
loosen it up. and clean the + positive as it attaches to
the solenoid terminal.
spray the WD40 in areas of connection.
Replacing both cables is my recommendation.
2007-07-29 01:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by lar kruvatar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be the battery causing this to happen,sometimes they will drag a little and this robs needed juice from the system,it could also be the starter or the solenoid hesitating for a moment,that's one of those things that you have to experiment with to find,good luck with it.
2007-07-29 00:58:12 · answer #3 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be the battery causing this to happen,sometimes they will drag a little and this robs needed juice from the system,it could also be the starter or the solenoid hesitating for a moment,that's one of those things that you have to experiment with to find,and don,t forget to change your air and fuel filters too,good luck with it.
2007-07-29 10:50:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be any number of things. Based on the year of your truck, it could be a lack of compression, and then when oil pressure builds it makes enough compression to fire up. That could be caused by worn piston rings, or worn valve seals. It could be fouled spark plugs. It could be low fuel pressure. It could be a carburetor problem. It could be an old battery. It could be worn flywheel teeth. It could also be a normal condition.
2007-07-29 00:56:11 · answer #5 · answered by Cub_Fanatic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a bad ground connection. I would check the battery cables, make sure they are clean and connected securely, especially to ground and to the starter.
2007-07-29 01:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by Cecil n 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Would check all earthing points,ensure all cable points are clean.Get starter motor checked.
2007-07-29 01:14:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋