1989 Ford F-350 Troubles Starting

Tiny
CHEFALENA
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  • 1989 FORD F-350
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 144,000 MILES
My Truck has trouble starting, have had to jump it the last few times in order for it to turn over. It sounds as if it will start but also sounds like there is not enough fuel getting to the engine. I have replaced the fuel filter but it has not helped. Any suggestions?
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 AT 5:29 PM

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Tiny
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Test the battery and connections if okay-do below

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, cap and rotor, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
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Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 AT 5:37 PM

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