1979 f150 cuts off

Asked by 79ranger Mar 27, 2018 at 05:40 PM about the 1979 Ford F-150

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Will start but cuts off after it heats up. Has
new distributor, coil, fuel tank, lines, pump,
and fiters

4 Answers

79ranger answered 6 years ago

Thinking it’s a carb, but all the plugs seem good. It sat for over 10yrs and the carb leaks a little. Hopefully I’ll get it and the ICM replaced then it will be drive able

Mark helpful
45,255

jamnblues answered 6 years ago

if it runs while it is cool, maybe it is a vapor lock- check that all lines are away from extreme heat- and get a new carb-

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
59,825

enginecreator answered 6 years ago

What about the pick up coil igniter, the last one I replaced worked fine until engine got warm.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 1979 f150 cuts off 4 Answers

    Will start but cuts off after it heats up. Has new distributor, coil, fuel tank, lines, pump, and fiters

    1979 Ford F-150

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 1979 ford f100 cuts off driving but will start running again if gas pedal is pushed all way to floor. 1 Answer

    my 1979 ford f100 cuts off while driving at the same time I can push the gas pedal all the way down it starts running again. I have change these parts trying to fix it. I rebuilt crab also replaced ...

    1979 Ford F-150

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Truck cuts off 4 Answers

    2013 F150 4x4 - A couple months ago my truck just cut off going down the road. It won't crank...makes all the right noises but wont turn over....but if you wait several hours or more then it will...

    2013 Ford F-150 FX4 SuperCrew 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2007 F150 keeps acting like cutting off help 1 Answer

    2007 f150 keeps acting like and does sometimes cut off when u stop or get to red light ..almost LIKED idled too low ..could it be fuel line ? If it was engine there would.be other signs wouldn't th...

    2007 Ford F-150 FX4 SuperCab

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 1996 f150 cat cut off 5 Answers

    I just bought a 1996 f150 and the exhaust is cut off after the first cat will it pass an emissions test in Ontario with the one or do I have to put another one on

    1996 Ford F-150

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

F-150

Looking for a Used F-150 in your area?

CarGurus has 13,751 nationwide F-150 listings starting at $1,712.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Ford F-150 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    42,600
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    16,040
  • #3
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    15,890
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-250
4 listings
Used Ford Mustang
57 Great Deals out of 1,352 listings starting at $4,995
Used Ford Bronco
21 Great Deals out of 1,260 listings starting at $37,000

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.