Truck will not start
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Laughing Gas
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From: near Philadelphia Pa
Truck will not start
The truck has been running fine but today took a short ride of about 6 miles, came back to the truck about 3 hours later and when I turn the key and then hit the starter button I get a click from the starter solenoid and that is all. Truck is 6 volt + ground, 226H. Battery is Optima about 4 years old.
Thanks for any help.
Thanks for any help.
Parts Nerd Extraordinaire
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From: Western NY
My first inkling would be the starter system - either the starter rested on a dead spot (percussive maintenance may knock it to a better spot), or there is degraded connection (check and clean grounds and power).
If jumping into a starter replacement, be cognizant of the flywheel and starter drive tooth counts to make sure they properly mesh. Don't assume prior service did so.
112 Tooth Flywheel Ring Gear pairs with a 10 tooth CCW starter drive B-11350
114 Tooth Flywheel Ring Gear meshes with a 9 tooth CCW starter drive 8HA-11350
You may not be able to simply rely on what is on the starter in the event that it was erroneously replaced with the more prevent 10 tooth starter drive. Unfortunately, many parts databases cross the 9 tooth part number with the 10 tooth drive. It is believed by many that while a 10 tooth will fit and seem to work with the 114 tooth ring gear, it leads to premature and excessive wear and could be a contributor to the issue you are chasing now.
If jumping into a starter replacement, be cognizant of the flywheel and starter drive tooth counts to make sure they properly mesh. Don't assume prior service did so.
112 Tooth Flywheel Ring Gear pairs with a 10 tooth CCW starter drive B-11350
114 Tooth Flywheel Ring Gear meshes with a 9 tooth CCW starter drive 8HA-11350
You may not be able to simply rely on what is on the starter in the event that it was erroneously replaced with the more prevent 10 tooth starter drive. Unfortunately, many parts databases cross the 9 tooth part number with the 10 tooth drive. It is believed by many that while a 10 tooth will fit and seem to work with the 114 tooth ring gear, it leads to premature and excessive wear and could be a contributor to the issue you are chasing now.
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Let's not overthink this from the get-go. First thing I'd do, Ed, is clean the battery cables, then make sure they're tight. What you described is the number one symptom of corroded and/or loose battery cable connections. Next is make sure your battery voltage is up. Then check for operation of the system. Always start with the most simple and logical.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Mendon, Massachusetts
I agree with Wayne. i bet you if clean those battery connections your issue is resolved. Had a similar problem once that left me stranded... mechanic took a flat blade screwdriver and smacked the cable connecter to the battery post.... started right up. Loose & corroded connections / grounds are often overlooked along with battery condition.
Logistics Pro
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From: Deerbrook, WI
I agree with Wayne. Loose corroded battery cables can creep up on you. And there you are seemingly stuck when the solution is applying a half inch wrench to a loose connection.
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