86' 4X4 won't Start
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86' 4X4 won't Start
I just aquired an 86' F150 4X4 manual with a 300 in line 6.
It was running fine, when I heard a small grinding noise. I got home, shut her down and now she won't start. I replaced the battery and the coil. I believe that the transmission is stuck in 4 wheel low, but there is no shift rod.
When I try to start her, the only noise I hear is one click at the starter, like it is trying to engage, then a secon smaller click when the key is taken off of start.
Any advise?
It was running fine, when I heard a small grinding noise. I got home, shut her down and now she won't start. I replaced the battery and the coil. I believe that the transmission is stuck in 4 wheel low, but there is no shift rod.
When I try to start her, the only noise I hear is one click at the starter, like it is trying to engage, then a secon smaller click when the key is taken off of start.
Any advise?
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So you know you have a good battery. Take a pair of jumper cables and jump across the big posts on you solenoid. If you starter turns, it's good, you have a bad solenoid. If it doesn't.. bad starter.
Also make sure your wire going from the solenoid to the starter is in good shape, and the connections are tight.
My 2 cents also is don't get parts from advance.
Also make sure your wire going from the solenoid to the starter is in good shape, and the connections are tight.
My 2 cents also is don't get parts from advance.
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Check your battery cables - make sure all connections, positive and negative, are clean and tight. Check your negative cable for any bulges under the insulation - it will corrode inside the cable in strange spots.
