random problem.
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Rustybones
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random problem.
I went to start my truck this morning, it cranked, and died mid crank after a little pop.Lights went out, and nothing will work. Any one got any ideas? My electrical knowledge is sadly lacking.
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1972hiboy
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Re: random problem.
I'd try tightening the battery terminal connections first.
Rich
1973 f350 super c/s 460/c6 22k orig miles
1972 f350 srw crewcab special 390
1972 f250 4x4 sport custom 390fe Red
1972 f250 4x4 custom 360 FE " Ranger Ric"
1972 f250 4x4 custom 84k og miles 390
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1973 f350 super c/s 460/c6 22k orig miles
1972 f350 srw crewcab special 390
1972 f250 4x4 sport custom 390fe Red
1972 f250 4x4 custom 360 FE " Ranger Ric"
1972 f250 4x4 custom 84k og miles 390
1971 f250 4x4 sport custom 56k og miles. 360
1970 f250 4x4 428 fe hp60 205 d60
Dont eat yellow snow.....
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Ohiotinkerer
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Re: random problem.
Clean and retighten - mine did the same thing and that's what it was......and its the easiest place to start.......
"Life is a garden - dig it"........... 
1968 F100 2wd - Rangoon Red - 360 w/T18 - power steering and brakes
1997 Honda CBR 900RR
1968 F100 2wd - Rangoon Red - 360 w/T18 - power steering and brakes
1997 Honda CBR 900RR
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Rustybones
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Re: random problem.
Battery post were good, the ground wire cam unbolted.