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19674x4 · Post by **19674x4** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 8:44 pm

some times when i go to start ol blue up it barely cranks over. so i let it sit for a few seconds and each time i crank it over, it gets faster until it finally gets enough rpms to fire over. then some times i crank it over and it cranks fast and fires after one or 2 cranks. then sometimes it will barelly crank so i let go of the key then immediatley try again and i turns over real fast and fires up.

i cleaned the posts and connections and it still does it. could it be my relay?

Mohillbilly · Post by **Mohillbilly** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 8:58 pm

It's possible. Have you tried "jumping" the solenoid (shorting the Battery side to the first small connector)? If that makes it start ok, the solenoid is good. Could also be a loose/ dirty connection at the starter, or the starter solenoid/ gear assembly dragging. Hope this helps.

72hiboy4x4 · Post by **72hiboy4x4** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 1:26 am

the solenoid is going out. 2 of my trucks do that same thing. but one of them was replaced 18 months ago for the same problem.

jor · Post by **jor** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 1:55 pm

If it does the slow turnover thing when it is hot it may be the starter. Those of us with headers have a lot of experience with ruined starters. If you don't have headers then I would try Mohillbilly's suggestion and clean the starter post and also check the battery to engine ground.
jor

heep70 · Post by **heep70** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:13 pm

Its the fellow in the front of the truck with the crank handle. Give him a raise.

19674x4 · Post by **19674x4** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 11:25 pm

the electrical guy told me that the starter was going out, so that may be the problem, i'll try a spare solenoid i have.

67highboy · Post by **67highboy** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 6:57 pm

Alot of times these old fords starters drag when they get hot.
Is it hot when it drags or cold?
also the timing being to far advancet will make the engine fight the starter

I dont know food for thought anyway...
John

19674x4 · Post by **19674x4** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:12 pm

it does it when it's cold. the timing is set.

67highboy · Post by **67highboy** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 8:39 pm

yes check your grounds then and I have also had trouble with the cable from the solenoid to the starter being blown up with corosion at the connector.

other that that I dont know

John

wildcard · Post by **wildcard** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 7:47 am

I've got to agree with heep.

19674x4 · Post by **19674x4** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 11:25 pm

sorry to bring up al old topic of mine but i replaced my brand new optima with another new one(thank god for a 3 year warranty) and i haven't had a problem, also my carb needs to be re-built.

Tim P. · Post by **Tim P.** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:54 am

Ignition switch???

67highboy · Post by **67highboy** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:01 am

Good glad you figured it out.
I guess the battery was too obvious for us to consider

Duh...

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