have a 79 F 150 with 300 seems to run while starter is turning, getting fuel and fire,but wont continue to run.

Asked by keithwhisman Mar 07, 2013 at 09:13 AM

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Andrew answered 11 years ago

make sure the coil is getting voltage with the key in the RUN position. I'm sure you have but manipulate the throttle to try to keep it going.

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Andrew answered 11 years ago

it may need idled up, or better yet the choke may not be working. Did this happen suddenly or has the truck been sitting for some time and your trying to revive it?

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keithwhisman answered 11 years ago

happened suddenly , seem to run fine the day before oil presser was a little low other than that no problems.

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Andrew answered 11 years ago

its an old motor, as long as oil pressure isnt 0 it should be good. Id pour a little gas down its neck to see if that helps. Play with ignition advance, play with the choke. Make sure no vacuum hoses came off, cold engine+vacuum leak = no running

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