1988 Ford F-150 Hard starting when warm

Tiny
KEITHHAYES442
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  • 1988 FORD F-150
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I have a 302 v8 out of an 89 mustang in my truck. When the truck is cold it rolls over and starts fine. But when its at temp it barely rolls over. If I let it sit and cool for a while I will then roll over and start fine
Monday, December 1st, 2008 AT 7:10 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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What you mean rolls over? Does it crank slowly? Same speed as normal just takes a long time to fire up?
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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 AT 6:59 PM
Tiny
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Truck cranks over very slowly when truck is warm
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Thursday, December 4th, 2008 AT 11:09 AM
Tiny
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Have you checked the ignition timing? If its too advanced it can cause it to crank slow by firing when the pistons are on the upstroke too soon.
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Thursday, December 4th, 2008 AT 8:06 PM

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