The battery is being kept away from shorting against the body by a 2x4; the coolant overflow hose is split & loose; the PS was very low.
Fuel Filter:
MotorCraft FG14C (D3AZ9155C, D3VE9155A4A, D3VE9155AA)
Fuel Pump: Carter M6588
UPDATE: the battery is now mounted solidly.