Will not start when at operating temperature sometimes and floods out?

Tiny
BRYAN KEETH
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  • 1992 FORD F-250
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 150,000 MILES
Won't start at operating temp after running for a while sometimes and floods out.
Monday, June 26th, 2023 AT 10:20 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I have seen the engine coolant temperature sensor short out and cause this issue. I have also seen a fuel injector short out when hot and doing the same thing, so we should run the codes to see if anything comes up to help point us in the right direction.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ford-lincoln-mercury-obd1-1995-and-earlier-diagnostic-trouble-code-definition-and-retrieval

Please go over this guide and get back to us. Here is the location of the coolant sensor in case you need it.

This guide may help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/comprehensive-guide-reasons-why-a-car-engine-wont-run-when-hot-and

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Monday, June 26th, 2023 AT 6:04 PM

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