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Cargo Master
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From: Lubbock
Starter not working.
Drove the truck around a little today. Brought it home changed the oil and fuel filters. Buttoned it up and went to start the truck. Starter engauged and worked for about a second then stopped. When you turn the key everything happens as it should except the starter. Put the truck in neutral (6spd) and disconnected the push fitting under the hood. Put it to the positive post on the battery and got nothing. Im guessing i need a new starter. Is there any breaks in power past the push fitting under the hood to the starter?
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Cargo Master
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From: Lubbock
Kinda what i was thinking. Its cold and had stuff to do so i didnt do the due dilligence of checking voltage. The edge evo shows 11.8v and the headlights are fairly strong. Thinking of hunting a 6.4 or 6.7 starter as that seems to work and help start the truck faster
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Cargo Master
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From: Lubbock
That was my thoughts. Last night i had my bro inlaw there and his mechanical aplitude not what id expect from my 4yr old. We just pushed it out of the drive way to make the wife happy. Ill probably go bang on it tonight and see if i can actually park it in a better place to work on it. Looked at starters last night and im thinking bout sitting on santas lap this year
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Cargo Master
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From: Lubbock
Stupid truck started right up tonight. Didnt do anything other than turn the key. Damn tempermental 6.0
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From: Bozeman MT
As long as your batteries are good, if you choose to not upgrade to a 6.4 starter at the moment you could disassemble the starter solenoid - The solenoid has two poles shaped like the head of a mushroom, the poles can usually be removed and rotated by 180 degrees to provide a solid electrical connection between Battery+ and the actual starter motor.
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