1981 F150 Starting problem
#1
1981 F150 Starting problem
Hello everyone, I have a 1981 F150 4x4 and it wont start, it has a new alternator, and starter solenoid, the battery and the starter tested ok.
When I turn the key, I get a buzzing noise under the hood coming from the solenoid not sure what the problem is, i do suspect the ignition switch, any ideas?
When I turn the key, I get a buzzing noise under the hood coming from the solenoid not sure what the problem is, i do suspect the ignition switch, any ideas?
#3
Not sure about the ground
I just bought the truck and the alternator and starter solenoid had been replaced within the last 6 weeks, (according to the owner), I took the starter off and had it tested and it tested good so I opted for the cheaper solution which was the starter solenoid, another odd thing was, when i replaced the solenoid and started the truck, it kept running after i turned the key off and removed it. after i got it running it ran about 3 days and now is dead again, i tried jumping the starter solenoid but nothing, and I am not sure if the truck is grounded correctly.
#4
Run a jumper cable from the (-) of the battery to the block and give it another shot. Its a good way I recently learned to check your grounds.
The fact that when it did start the starter stayed on (I think thats what you meant) intrigues me though.
The fact that when it did start the starter stayed on (I think thats what you meant) intrigues me though.
Last edited by booba5185; 03-27-2011 at 08:51 PM.
#5
starting issues
I have a 1981 ford with a 460 I believe and the other day I started it and it ran for about a minute then died. I assumed the front tank was out of fuel. I switched tanks and it still wont start. It turns over but only runs with the key held in the start position and the gas to the floor, as soon as I let off the key it dies. I replaced the ignition switch, starter solenoid, voltage regulator, a 20 amp circuit breaker and the fuel filter and still does the same thing. I tried running a push button and that did not help. I ran a jumper wire from the (+) of the battery to the coil and it turned over again but even after taking the key out it still was turning over so I had to unhook the battery. It still will not start. I am getting spark and fuel to the carb. What else can I do?