Generally, Cranking the engine refers to the initial process of any vehicular engine's start.
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http://www.thefreedictionary.com/crank
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it means starting of diesel engine
If the engine is "cranking" then it is "turning over". Please be more specific.
generally , cranking an engine is done with igniton where turning is done by hand with the ignition off so as it will not start
For the 5.4 liter V8 engine in a 2001 E-350 the owners manual shows that the optional battery is 750 cold cranking amps ( they also show that the 6.8 liter V10 engine has a standard battery that is ( 650 cold cranking amps ) and the optional battery is ( 750 cold cranking amps )
Only if the engine is not cranking. Otherwise the problem is engine related.
You remove the upper timing belt cover and look at the belt while cranking the engine over.You remove the upper timing belt cover and look at the belt while cranking the engine over.
when cranking the engine the battery voltage should not fall below 9.6volts if so replace battery
The starter would still crank the engine but the engine will fail to run.
The cold cranking amps that are required to start your Ford 2.5 liter engine is dependent upon the outside temperature. 450 cranking amps are required at a temperature of 32 degrees.
It prevents engine cranking unless the clutch pedal is pressed.
The electrical system.
Backfiring is usually an indication of a lean condition. When it does it during cranking, it's probably timing related.