I would agree with Rich on this one but I want to add one other thing.
It may be the starter has a dead spot. I know on my fathers '48 Ford the
starter has a dead spot and sometimes does that just not as bad. If you
tap it lightly with a hammer it will move the starter just enough to
catch a good connection and will then turn the car over. Just a thought.
Still sounds like the solenoid though.
Jeff Durling
Systems Administrator
(954) 741-9742
jdurling@wdci-telecom.com
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On Behalf Of Wisotzkey,
Rich
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 12:09 PM
To: 'dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net'
Subject: DML: RE: starting problems
You can bypass (short) the solenoid to spin the starter. This will tell
you
which one is the problem. My guess would be the solenoid. If it were
the
starter, it most likely wouldn't spin at all. I would also make sure
the
cables to the battery are making good contact.
Rich - Ashburn, VA
-----Original Message-----
From: Ncfisher@aol.com [mailto:Ncfisher@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 10:46 AM
To: aol@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: starting problems
everytime i turn the key its clicks but nothing happens.If i do it
enough it
will eventually trun over although sometimes it does it on the first
try.How
do i find out if its the starter or the selenoid?
92 v6
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