Truck stalls and then will not start

Tiny
JESSE FONTENOT
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  • 1994 FORD F-150
  • 5.0L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 270,000 MILES
Just picked this truck up at a whooping $600.00. It was running fine; now it tends to shut off frequently. I can start it and it will idle fine for five to ten maybe even fifteen minutes then just suddenly shuts off and I cannot get it started again. It will turn over but not crank. Maybe it is flooding itself out? Today it started up fine but after driving it around the neighborhood for twenty minutes it shut off while driving. Smells rich when running. New spark plugs and wires. Any thoughts?
Wednesday, August 30th, 2017 AT 12:48 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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When the engine does not start up does the ignition have spark? Here is a guide to help us get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, August 31st, 2017 AT 10:08 AM
Tiny
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Yes it does. Someone told me today that it is the fuel selector valve.
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Thursday, August 31st, 2017 AT 3:28 PM
Tiny
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Yes I have seen that problem. Does the truck have two tanks?
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Thursday, August 31st, 2017 AT 7:51 PM
Tiny
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Yes it does
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Saturday, September 2nd, 2017 AT 7:07 PM
Tiny
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Yep the selector valve caused big problems like you have described, I would replace the valve and see what happens, Ford has them in stock, (big surprise) it is located on the frame rial near the two tanks
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Monday, September 4th, 2017 AT 2:03 PM
Tiny
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I was having trouble locating it when looking so I decided to remove the bed.I am struggling with that due to one bolt. The one on the driver side that comes down next to the fuel lines is a real pain to get to. To top it off the nut has started to round off on me. Any advice there?
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Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 AT 9:22 PM
Tiny
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Can you take pic and upload them so I can see what you are talking about?
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Thursday, September 7th, 2017 AT 9:49 AM
Tiny
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Sorry I didn't get back t you before. I ended up cutting the bolt out. But as it turns out the problem was the starter all along.

Now I have a missing transmission drain plug. Any idea on the specs of it or where I can find one?
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Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 AT 7:16 PM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Please start a new question

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, September 27th, 2017 AT 12:17 PM

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