engine turns hard and drains battery within seconds, could timing cause this problem
Dec 3, 2009 at 5:18 AM
1988 Ford F150 starting
ROGER1942
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If the timing is off and the ignition is firing too early, it will make it hard to start. However, how does the engine run when it starts? If it is ok, then timing most likely isn't the issue. When you crank the engine, do the battery terminals get really hot? Have you checked to make sure the terminals are clean and tight and the ground to the engine block is the same? A bad ground could cause this too. Finally, if everything looks good, I would recommend having the starter tested. IF it is drawing too many amps, it will crank slow and kill the battery fast.
Let me know if you have other questions and what you find.
Joe
Let me know if you have other questions and what you find.
Joe
Dec 3, 2009 at 2:27 PM
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