i need mechanical help.

i have an 85 ford f150 that won't start.it will turn but don't start. this is what i have done so far. changed plugs,wires,checked distributor,checked compression. i am getting an orange spark to the plugs what else can it be?

orange spark? I have NEVER seen an orange spark. Did you change the points in the disty?

no

some of the older fords ahve a fuse block coming off of the battery check that fuse and make sure that it is
good. well what i meant to say in a inline fuse start with the easiest first
hope it helps you out

have you checked the fuel?

Originally posted by ir078607



have you checked the fuel?

fuel is fine. new carb,lines and filter. the fuel shoots out when pedal is pressed

Originally posted by chubbs6810



some of the older fords ahve a fuse block coming off of the battery check that fuse and make sure that it is good. well what i meant to say in a inline fuse start with the easiest firsthope it helps you out



would the engine still crank if the fuse was blown?

check the coil. supposed to be about 5 ish volts runnin to it. only 12 on start up. that could be ur problem.