Starter won't stop starting?
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Starter won't stop starting?
Hello everyone, I'm a newbie to this site and I'm hoping you can help!
I bought an 84 f150 4x4 302 auto a few months ago and I've been slowly repairing/replacing most everything since....
I'm pretty familiar with these trucks (third one so far..) and I'm no stranger to Fords but I've come across a problem I've never had the pleasure of experiencing before.
Intermittently, when starting the truck the starter will not stop. It stays energized (cranking) until I can get the battery cable disconnected. Luckily each time this has happened it's been in the driveway, and the truck hadn't fired up. Is this a starter relay issue or a possible ignition switch problem?
There's a little more to the story - This truck seems to have 25 years of "modifications" performed..... I proactively swapped out the starter relay with one I had from a previous project (67 390 mustang coupe). The starting issue didn't occur prior to this - I swapped the original truck relay back in yesterday and haven't had the problem return. However - I can't go too far off the jackstands.... the entire front suspension and axle is removed, getting a bushing/bearing/brake overhaul. 25 years of 6in sus. lift and 35" tires will wear stuff out!
I'm thinking possibly my "good" relay off my shelf wasn't really - any thoughts?
I bought an 84 f150 4x4 302 auto a few months ago and I've been slowly repairing/replacing most everything since....
I'm pretty familiar with these trucks (third one so far..) and I'm no stranger to Fords but I've come across a problem I've never had the pleasure of experiencing before.
Intermittently, when starting the truck the starter will not stop. It stays energized (cranking) until I can get the battery cable disconnected. Luckily each time this has happened it's been in the driveway, and the truck hadn't fired up. Is this a starter relay issue or a possible ignition switch problem?
There's a little more to the story - This truck seems to have 25 years of "modifications" performed..... I proactively swapped out the starter relay with one I had from a previous project (67 390 mustang coupe). The starting issue didn't occur prior to this - I swapped the original truck relay back in yesterday and haven't had the problem return. However - I can't go too far off the jackstands.... the entire front suspension and axle is removed, getting a bushing/bearing/brake overhaul. 25 years of 6in sus. lift and 35" tires will wear stuff out!
I'm thinking possibly my "good" relay off my shelf wasn't really - any thoughts?
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I have heard of relay contacts sort of spot welding themselves together as a symptom of end-of-life; that you could knock on the relay with a wrench to make them let go.
Perhaps the relay in the truck was not the correct one but at least it worked.
Perhaps the relay in the truck was not the correct one but at least it worked.
Last edited by longreins; Jul 17, 2009 at 10:52 AM. Reason: use consistent terminology
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same starting problem here.
I am having the same problem. starter won't stop trying to crank. even when i take the key out. 86bigred replied back to me saying it was the voltage regulator. i think the voltage regulator on mine is the factory one so it probably needs replacing after 20 some years. and it has a fairly new starter and brand new solenoid. so i think the voltage regulator is my problem.
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My 82 F-150 did that to me not long after I got it.
It had an Autizone starter on it.
I put a NAPA starter on it and no more problems. Knock on wood.
Man I got it from tole me he had recently put a new starter on it.
I think I have had the truck for about 7 years now.
It had an Autizone starter on it.
I put a NAPA starter on it and no more problems. Knock on wood.
Man I got it from tole me he had recently put a new starter on it.
I think I have had the truck for about 7 years now.
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Thanks everyone, I'm hoping my problems have gone away... I'll find out more once I get the front suspension put back together and put a few mile on it. I know I am able to elimate the starter as the issue, as it did it with the old starter and the new one.
Hopefully it'll be rolling again after next weekend.......
Hopefully it'll be rolling again after next weekend.......
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