won't turn off.

Charging, starting, lighting, gauges, HVAC

Moderators: FORDification, Thunderfoot

Post Reply
bdick89
New Member
New Member
Posts: 3
Joined: Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:02 am
Location: texas

won't turn off.

Post by bdick89 »

Alright. i have a 71 ford f100. And up till past few days truck would fire right up and die on command . Presently its firing on up but I'm having to choke the hell out of my carb to kill it.

any suggestions are appreciated.
User avatar
sargentrs
100% FORDified!
100% FORDified!
Posts: 9866
Joined: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:30 am
Location: Georgia, Jasper

Re: won't turn off.

Post by sargentrs »

Ignition switch?
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
bdick89
New Member
New Member
Posts: 3
Joined: Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:02 am
Location: texas

Re: won't turn off.

Post by bdick89 »

Ill give it a shot . thanks
bdick89
New Member
New Member
Posts: 3
Joined: Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:02 am
Location: texas

Re: won't turn off.

Post by bdick89 »

Ignition switch is good I'm getting power to it all just can't get it to start now...
User avatar
sargentrs
100% FORDified!
100% FORDified!
Posts: 9866
Joined: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:30 am
Location: Georgia, Jasper

Re: won't turn off.

Post by sargentrs »

Next check your solenoid. You should get 12v at the "S" terminal with the key in the start position and around 9v at the "I" terminal with the key in the run position. If you don't, then replace it.
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
Post Reply