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Ford F700 '79 Dump Truck won't start
It was the Duraspark II module apparently. Replaced it with an aftermarket and she fired right up and stayed running for 5 minutes. -
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Ford F700 '79 Dump Truck won't start
I have cleaned it up _significantly_. I'll post pictures when I get the dash put back together. -
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Ford F700 '79 Dump Truck won't start
Just bought an aftermarket one today. I traced the run line from the ICM to the BAT connector on the primary coil and am getting 0.1 ohm, so it seems there is no ballast resistor here? But definitely continuity. Based on that, and the fact that it will intermittently run, I'm going to try... -
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Ford F700 '79 Dump Truck won't start
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Ford F700 '79 Dump Truck won't start
The engine is a 429, manual choke. I was able to find and order and electronic copy of the manual and have been researching the problem. Ignition switch checks out just fine. I checked the hot side on the coil and am showing 12V. I'm also showing 12V on the tach side in the run position... -
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Ford F700 '79 Dump Truck won't start
Came like that :) I do need to dedicate a weekend to tracing them out and tidying up though. I'll check out the vacuum lines as well. Anybody know where I can find a service manual? Quick google search didn't fish out too many promising leads... -
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Ford F700 '79 Dump Truck won't start
I've been having a problem getting her to start starting about a week ago. I was up in the engine compartment filling the brake fluid and bleeding some lines. After that, she wouldn't start. Turning the ignition and pressing the accelerator causes the engine to rev, but once you disengage the...