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Cranks but doesn't start

96 ford f250 5.8 automatic
Truck started up fine prior to tune up.
Just changed distributor cap, rotor, plugs and wires.
Also brand new ignition switch and key lock switch.
Installed after problem started.

After installing tune up parts truck would not start up.
I turn the key to start. It starts to crank but then stops. As I start to let off key pressure it starts to crank again. But struggle to keep cranking. Then starter sound like battery is dying and/or grinding. Then stops.

I can move key not quit to start position and it will crank and almost start before starter slows down.

Put in new ignition switch and key switch. Same thing happened.

Any help is appreciated
 

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