won't start
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won't start
This may sound simple to most of you but .... I turn the key and all I get is a rapid clicking sound from under the hood. I've tapped on the starter but does no good this time. It has never given me a problem till now. I've got a 351M in a 78 F250. I need to get it running soon. Any help would do.
Thanks,
Hoosierman
Thanks,
Hoosierman
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Toronto, Canada
won't start
Start with the easiest things!
Check battery....attempt to put a bit of a charge in it if you don't have a tester..see if there is any change.
then solenoid,
then starter
if not any of those which are most common, check the ignition switch.
1978 F250 4x4 - 351M
Build 'em, don't buy 'em!
Check battery....attempt to put a bit of a charge in it if you don't have a tester..see if there is any change.
then solenoid,
then starter
if not any of those which are most common, check the ignition switch.
1978 F250 4x4 - 351M
Build 'em, don't buy 'em!
Junior User
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Renfrew Canada
won't start
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 11-Apr-01 AT 04:30 PM (EST)[/font][p]also, check for corroded/bad battery cables and connections.
i agree with your motto weldman
If you didn't build it, its not really yours.
i agree with your motto weldman
If you didn't build it, its not really yours.
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won't start
make sure you check those batt cable ends if it has replacement cable ends also check were the cable is bolted to the cable end more than likley you will find the problem there also check battery itself have it load tested
