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I just bought me a 92 F150 flareside with the 5.0 and the five speed. I am needing help right off. Every once in a while I try to start it and it clicks loud, but does not start, then when I try again it starts right up usually, sometimes I have to try a few more times. I noticed that ford uses a scelonoid (I know I am not even close on this one, sorry) and that is what seems to be clicking. Do you think it is the scelonoid that is going bad or do you think it is the starter? Also, sorry about all the questions, but what rear axle does my 92 have? That basically wraps up my questions, thanks in advance to anyone that can help. I look foreward to spending some time around here!
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From: Baytown
ok well ur in the ballpark the solidnoid or start switch the switch is on ur streeing colum under the dash it has 2 bolts in it and a rod see if ur solidnoid is starter mounted or fenderwell mounted ok
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u can have the starter test for free at an Autozone near u i should know i work for the company put dont just rush over and buy what they say just work ur self up from the starter till u come to the key . testing what u can.
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I would not have any way to get there if I took it off 
I am going to call the local autozone and see if they seem compentant enough. I mean no disrespect at all, because there are some very qualified people at some autozones, and there are the other ones, I think everyone has talked to one of those. I think I will go get a new solidnoid first, that is something that would not hurt to be replaced anyway
I am going to call the local autozone and see if they seem compentant enough. I mean no disrespect at all, because there are some very qualified people at some autozones, and there are the other ones, I think everyone has talked to one of those. I think I will go get a new solidnoid first, that is something that would not hurt to be replaced anyway
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yea i know bout those people who are clueless try the solidnoid and take some tools with u when u go to the zone ok
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It's spelled 'solenoid'. But the part that you replaced is called a starter relay in any case. 
As for the rear axle, it's a Ford 8.8" axle. Several different gear ratios were available, post the code from the door post sticker or look on the tag on the differential to get the ratio.
As for the rear axle, it's a Ford 8.8" axle. Several different gear ratios were available, post the code from the door post sticker or look on the tag on the differential to get the ratio.
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andym is right. I can almost guarantee that it is your starter solenoid. They way you can test it is next time it just clicks, keep the key on the 'on' position and pop the hood. Go over to the passenger side fender and you will see a cylindrical looking thing with two posts sticking out with large gauge wires connected to them. Take a screw driver, make sure it has a plastic or wood handle and do not touch the metal part of the driver, and with the metal part connect the two posts of the solenoid. Your truck should turn-over and start. If this is the case then it is your solenoid. I wouldn't bother with testing your starter, it seems fine.
As for the axle you have an 8.8 inch rear end. Its gear ratios depend on if it is 4x4 or not and what options it was purchased with. Probably a 3:73, and maybe a 4:10.
As for the axle you have an 8.8 inch rear end. Its gear ratios depend on if it is 4x4 or not and what options it was purchased with. Probably a 3:73, and maybe a 4:10.
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yeah I replaced it today and it works great, does not even have the delay in starting anymore, works like brand new. Is the 8.8 decent? I know people with jeeps that are running them and like them, but for a light duty truck will it hold up over time? I am so sorry about all the annoying questions
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Not annoying at all. Ford has been making the 8.8" axle for close to 20 years now, and they've held up fine for that long. Overall, they're an excellent light duty truck axle. You can run up to I think 38" tires on them. Unless you REALLY beat on your truck, the 8.8" axle will hold up to just about anything you throw at it.
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8.8 axle
I have had nothing but problems with my 8.8. I have a 91 f150 running 35 in tires. From the factory it had a 4:10 posi 8.8. I blew one of them out in the sand dunes at pismo. I then had to pay 1000 dollars to get a brand new one because I guess that ratio and posi are hard to locate. Then less than a year later a blew the other one. I went to the junk yard bout a 1 ton full floating rear end and the instalation was quite simple. The only mods I had to do is shorten the driveshaft, and I have to put in a proportioning valve for the brakes. I hammer my truck pretty hard, so if you are easy on it a 8.8 is fine, but I would recomend a 1-ton axle if you are going to hammer your truck off road.
Sand is a LOT rougher on axles than most people think - it's rougher than mud.