Battery/Starter question
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Battery/Starter question
Hello, I am new to both this site and Ford trucks in general. I recently bought a '64 F100, and am slowly trying to learn how to maintain it. It was starting (with the added help of some starter fluid in the carb) decently last Fall. I accidentally left the battery hooked up for the past three months and it seems to have drained. I attempted to jump it yesterday, but got only a clicking noise (no turning over at all). After awhile, the clicking stopped and I got no response at all. It is possible that I burned out my starter? Or should I just try a new battery altogether?
Thanks for helping me with my rookie-type questions.
Thanks for helping me with my rookie-type questions.
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From: Saskatoon
If the battery cables are corroded, you can clean them by soaking them in a container of water mixed with a liberal amount of baking soda. If the cable ends bolt on, they may look fine, but under the clamp the wires could be very green.
If the battery is discharged enough, you will not be able to get enough current through it with a boost. Try charging it up first, either with a battery charger, or connecting the jumper cables and letting the vehicle run for a while before you attempt to start your truck.
Rick
If the battery is discharged enough, you will not be able to get enough current through it with a boost. Try charging it up first, either with a battery charger, or connecting the jumper cables and letting the vehicle run for a while before you attempt to start your truck.
Rick
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Personally I would ditch the bolt on cable clamps since those are more for a temp get me home deal. Install a good set of cables if you happen to have the bolt ons. Cobraguy posted the easiest way to start your truck. Most auto parts store can determine the condition of your battery by doing a amperage drop check. If the battery was low on electrolite the individual plates inside oxidize above the fluid level which kills them. Depending on the age of the battery it will most likely need to be replaced. I bought a walmart brand battery 5 years ago and haven't had any issues with it by keeping it maintained and clean. I deployed twice over six month during this time and still started my truck after the carb bowls filled with fuel again. A happy battery will always keep going.
