problems starting my 1974 ford f100

10

Asked by shanenutter1 May 31, 2015 at 01:43 PM about the Ford F-100

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my starter went out I put a new starter in it and the cables got hot so I put a new cylinode in it it started and wouldn't cut off so i unhocked the battery now it wont start it seems like the engine isn't getting a spark what could it be

5 Answers

Distributor cap, rotor, (I don't know if the '74 with 360 or 390 or straight-6 has mechanical breaker points or not. My '76 390 does not) The list is long...... Has it overheated recently? Which engine?

1 people found this helpful.

But from your description of it wouldn't shut off leads to ignition switch. A very easy fix, the wire connection simply unplugs from switch and there is a lock-nut threaded on and behind switch, a small round nut (not a hex) that holds switch in place

1 people found this helpful.

Ok... still thinking ignition switch. The cables may have gotten hot from extended cranking time...IF you did that

1 people found this helpful.

Old fashion way. Get a helper and you put a #2 phillips screwdriver in a spark plug wire, remove wire from plug and stick screwdriver in wire. Hols stem of screwdriver about ¼ inch or less, just not touching, from a ground, even the top of plug, or any ground. Have helper try to start You should have a blue spark. If no spark or a weak yellow spark, it an ignition problem as you suspect not fuel starvation .....Does it have points?

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

F-100

Looking for a Used F-100 in your area?

CarGurus has 4 nationwide F-100 listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    810
  • #2
    MrBlueOval
    Reputation
    510
  • #3
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    460
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
363 Great Deals out of 12,802 listings starting at $599
Used Ford F-250
6 listings
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
222 Great Deals out of 9,112 listings starting at $2,900
Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
31 Great Deals out of 720 listings starting at $4,290
Used Ford Ranger
20 Great Deals out of 521 listings starting at $5,400
Used Ford Mustang
61 Great Deals out of 1,603 listings starting at $6,500
Used RAM 1500
536 Great Deals out of 22,655 listings starting at $3,300
Used Ford F-150 Lightning
5 Great Deals out of 1,381 listings starting at $56,485
Used Ford F-350 Super Duty
62 Great Deals out of 1,422 listings starting at $7,283
Used Dodge RAM 1500
85 listings starting at $2,500
Used Ford Maverick
5 Great Deals out of 661 listings starting at $28,988
Used Dodge Challenger
35 Great Deals out of 886 listings starting at $1,001
Used Toyota Tundra
27 Great Deals out of 993 listings starting at $9,240

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.