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So long story short I've recently acquired a 78 RANGER F-350 and replaced the starter solenoid now the truck won't start at all a am a total NEWBIE to not only this forum but mecacnics as well can some one please let me know what all the wires are for there are 2 on the post that connects to the battery 2 in the middle and 2 on the opposite side going to starter motor I almost had it started when I noticed smoke coming off the negative battery terminal/wire.
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So long story short I've recently acquired a 78 RANGER F-350 and replaced the starter solenoid, now the truck won't start at all.
I am a total NEWBIE to not only this forum but mechanics as well. Can someone please let me know what all the wires are for?
There are 2 on the post that connects to the battery, 2 in the middle and 2 on the opposite side going to starter motor. I almost had it started when I noticed smoke coming off the negative battery terminal/wire.
I am a total NEWBIE to not only this forum but mechanics as well. Can someone please let me know what all the wires are for?
There are 2 on the post that connects to the battery, 2 in the middle and 2 on the opposite side going to starter motor. I almost had it started when I noticed smoke coming off the negative battery terminal/wire.
You want the 1973/79 F100 and larger series trucks forum.
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Here is a link to a wiring schematic for your truck. The only thing that should be on the starter side is the starter wire.
Here is a link to a wiring schematic for your truck. The only thing that should be on the starter side is the starter wire.
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Here is a link to a wiring schematic for your truck. The only thing that should be on the starter side is the starter wire.
Here is a link to a wiring schematic for your truck. The only thing that should be on the starter side is the starter wire.
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Bat positive-solenoid side closest to bat. Along with the other wires that have large ring terminals.
Other side of solenoid to starter
Red (usually) small wire to small terminal on sol marked "s"
Brown (usually) small wire to small terminal on sol marked "I"
Battery negative to the engine block
Other side of solenoid to starter
Red (usually) small wire to small terminal on sol marked "s"
Brown (usually) small wire to small terminal on sol marked "I"
Battery negative to the engine block
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I attached a picture of mine.
Heavy red wires.
One from battery
One to starter.
The terminal closest to the battery side of the solenoid is the one you have to jump to engage the starter.
Anything connected on the battery side should be on a fuse or a fusible link.
Sorry I can't go into more detail, but I'm in the middle of a 4 wheel brake job.
Heavy red wires.
One from battery
One to starter.
The terminal closest to the battery side of the solenoid is the one you have to jump to engage the starter.
Anything connected on the battery side should be on a fuse or a fusible link.
Sorry I can't go into more detail, but I'm in the middle of a 4 wheel brake job.
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I attached a picture of mine.
Heavy red wires.
One from battery
One to starter.
The terminal closest to the battery side of the solenoid is the one you have to jump to engage the starter.
Anything connected on the battery side should be on a fuse or a fusible link.
Sorry I can't go into more detail, but I'm in the middle of a 4 wheel brake job.
Heavy red wires.
One from battery
One to starter.
The terminal closest to the battery side of the solenoid is the one you have to jump to engage the starter.
Anything connected on the battery side should be on a fuse or a fusible link.
Sorry I can't go into more detail, but I'm in the middle of a 4 wheel brake job.
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