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Hello all,
I'm new on here and i just purchased my dream truck! 1950 F6! It hasen't ran in 5 years. So i bought a battery and tried to start it up. The starter solenoid just made a clicking/buzzing sound. So i bought a replacement and now there is nothing. No sound or action. This is my first crack at doing a whole project and am looking for some help.
Can anyone direct me in the right direction?
I'm new on here and i just purchased my dream truck! 1950 F6! It hasen't ran in 5 years. So i bought a battery and tried to start it up. The starter solenoid just made a clicking/buzzing sound. So i bought a replacement and now there is nothing. No sound or action. This is my first crack at doing a whole project and am looking for some help.
Can anyone direct me in the right direction?
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Welcome! Might be best to do an overall assessment before drilling down.
Look over the electrical system and determine if it is 6v or 12v. If it is 6v, clean every ground and starter connection. Look over the ignition wiring system to assess integrity - original, cloth insulation can be damaged by critters and time. Resist the temptation to replace stuff without a diagnosis. Be systematic in your approach and use an electrical tester to check connections.
Look over the electrical system and determine if it is 6v or 12v. If it is 6v, clean every ground and starter connection. Look over the ignition wiring system to assess integrity - original, cloth insulation can be damaged by critters and time. Resist the temptation to replace stuff without a diagnosis. Be systematic in your approach and use an electrical tester to check connections.
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It's a 6v system. I think? The generater doesnt have a placard on it to determine? Is there any other way?
I have it hooked positive ground. I had power before i switched the solenoid. Now nothin. I'm kinda lost here.
I have it hooked positive ground. I had power before i switched the solenoid. Now nothin. I'm kinda lost here.
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If the battery has 3 caps or if a single cover and you pry it off, 3 openings. If it has 6 then it is 12V. Batteries are usually marked for voltage. The solenoid grounds through it's mounting point, make sure it is grounding correctly. From your original description the first two things I would check is, 1 battery state of charge (is it low),2 connections loose, dirty or corroded. I repair electrical problems on a daily basis, 95% are caused by one of those two things.
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If the battery has 3 caps or if a single cover and you pry it off, 3 openings. If it has 6 then it is 12V. Batteries are usually marked for voltage. The solenoid grounds through it's mounting point, make sure it is grounding correctly. From your original description the first two things I would check is, 1 battery state of charge (is it low),2 connections loose, dirty or corroded. I repair electrical problems on a daily basis, 95% are caused by one of those two things.
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OP suggested that the battery is new. Clean all grounds and connections ensuring that the correct terminal is grounded.
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If the new battery was on the shelf over a certain period of time it could be low on charge.
One other suggestion, because you said on intial try that the starter clicked than hummed. Suggests that the starter heated and than shut down, did it try to start after a period of time. Try turning the motor over by hand to make sure the motor has not seized from sitting for five years.
One other suggestion, because you said on intial try that the starter clicked than hummed. Suggests that the starter heated and than shut down, did it try to start after a period of time. Try turning the motor over by hand to make sure the motor has not seized from sitting for five years.
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It's good practice to charge a new battery before installation. Oh, the clerk will tell you it's charged up and ready to go, and it may even start the truck. Charge it up anyway. A brand new battery is "hard" and will take a dozen or so starts to reach full capacity as well.
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If the new battery was on the shelf over a certain period of time it could be low on charge.
One other suggestion, because you said on intial try that the starter clicked than hummed. Suggests that the starter heated and than shut down, did it try to start after a period of time. Try turning the motor over by hand to make sure the motor has not seized from sitting for five years.
One other suggestion, because you said on intial try that the starter clicked than hummed. Suggests that the starter heated and than shut down, did it try to start after a period of time. Try turning the motor over by hand to make sure the motor has not seized from sitting for five years.
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There are those that throw parts at a problem. Then there are mechanics that diagnose a problem and replace the part that is bad.
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If the new battery was on the shelf over a certain period of time it could be low on charge.
One other suggestion, because you said on intial try that the starter clicked than hummed. Suggests that the starter heated and than shut down, did it try to start after a period of time. Try turning the motor over by hand to make sure the motor has not seized from sitting for five years.
One other suggestion, because you said on intial try that the starter clicked than hummed. Suggests that the starter heated and than shut down, did it try to start after a period of time. Try turning the motor over by hand to make sure the motor has not seized from sitting for five years.
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I'm going to back up to the original post.
You said the truck has not run in over 5 years. Are you sure the engine is not frozen / stuck? Have you actually been able to turn it by hand without using the starter/battery?
You said the truck has not run in over 5 years. Are you sure the engine is not frozen / stuck? Have you actually been able to turn it by hand without using the starter/battery?
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