1985 Ford E-Series Van start/restart

1985 FORD E-SERIES VAN
138,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TIGGER18969
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I replaced battery with 850 cold cranking amps.That has not been the solution.I noticed the other day when this happened that my cables running to engine was quite hot on positive cable.This van is a touring van with power windows and doors.That is all that is power.I sometimes have no issue with the van as starting and restarting but then sometimes I do have issues.........
Mar 31, 2008 at 1:25 PM
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MERLIN2021
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What issues doe you have, when you have issues?
The cable gets hot? Clean the ends or put new ones one, especially the negative cable...clean and tight, both ends...then if the problem persists, check the starter, it could be drawing to many amps...
Mar 31, 2008 at 1:30 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Reply to your PM: Have the timming reset, it's too far advanced...or the starter is weak and the heat is causing it to crank slow...
Mar 31, 2008 at 2:38 PM
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