Carburetor issues ????

[buckeye_balls7]

I have a 67' f-250 w/ the original engine in it (352). It has the autolite carb. And it is really hard to start. And after it does start,it runs ***** and then dies after about 5 min. Any suggestions ? I am trying to sell it,and I would get a lot more if i could fix this issue

[convincor]

may be a weak coil

[buckeye_balls7]

Thats an idea I'll try it

[fordman]

a hot coil could cause that. have you had the carb rebuilt? you could try that also. maybe the engine needs a tune up. so it won't idle right? how does it run going down the road? does the truck die when you put it into gear? do you hear a hissing noise when the truckis running. does the truck die when you press on the gas and that is the only time it dies?

[buckeye_balls7]

If I can even get it started,it runs poorly,for about 4 or 5 min. Then it dies. Then I won't be able to start it at all for at least 5 or 6 hours. And ,then again, it will take me 5 min just to get it started.

[convincor]

sounds like a coil.
pull a plug, reconnect the lead a turn it over. Is the spark orange/yellow?? or brite blue??
check again after it's been run and dies...

[buckeye_balls7]

Does any one know of a test you can do to a coil? like a multimeter test to see if its weak?

[convincor]

http://autorepair.about.com/od/troubles ... st-ohm.htm

http://autorepair.about.com/od/troubles ... manual.htm

http://www.international-auto.com/afla- ... n-coil.cfm

[buckeye_balls7]

Thanks Guys. I think my coil is weak. Readings were all over the place . And it looks like it is older than the truck

[sacramento_ford]

Thanks Guys. I think my coil is weak. Readings were all over the place . And it looks like it is older than the truck

think im gonna do the same, dam coil... if this is it, that would suck, i rebuilt my carb for nothing.