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Originally Posted by 1/4 scale
I have an 87 F150 I-6 that's having some starting problems. I think the battery is ok but other possible problems could be the starter, solenoid, or maybe the ignition switch. The symptoms are groggy turn-over and failure to start after the engine is hot. Not turning the key all the way sometimes gets it to turn over normally, then she starts. Any similar experience? Thanks.
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Sort of similar experience on my 94 351W
No start when hot sometimes. Turned out to be the solenoid. Easiest was to check is when it does it jump the 2 big terminals with a screw driver with the key in the ON position. If it starts its likely the solenoid.
I agree with PKRWUD though, The "groggy turnover" sounds like high resistance(corrosion) somewhere, and resistance increases with heat, so that seems to fit your situation very well. Clean all your connections up with a wire brush and see what happens.
Ron