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#1 ·
Trying to get some work done on my 2000 f250 with a 5.4.
Its been sitting for a long time. I haven't started it in 8 months or so.
Turn the key and it clicks. Tried to jump the solenoid and get a little spark.
Hotwired from the battery to the starter and nothing. I would think that even if the starter seized, I'd get some sparks.
The battery has about 13 volts.
The truck is plenty rusty.
Bad ground?
Corroded positive?
 
#2 ·
If it were me, even though the battery is showing 13v (kind of high), I’d jump it and check its cables anyway just because it’s a simple thing to at least definitely rule out before tackling the more complicated stuff

The starter in my 2006 F350 died maybe three years ago; was the original. New starter and it started great. That would be my next guess after ruling out the battery/connections
 
#3 ·
Trying to get some work done on my 2000 f250 with a 5.4.
Its been sitting for a long time. I haven't started it in 8 months or so.
Turn the key and it clicks. Tried to jump the solenoid and get a little spark.
Hotwired from the battery to the starter and nothing. I would think that even if the starter seized, I'd get some sparks.
The battery has about 13 volts.
The truck is plenty rusty.
Bad ground?
Corroded positive?
Have the warden turn it over while your underneath with a hammer beating on the solenoid and starter...

Zipptie the shifter up into park so she can't move it once it starts... You know, just in case...
 
#12 ·
I could have told you that was going to happen.

I'd get a OEM starter, gave up on aftermarket junk for Furds.
 
#11 ·
My ford did that same. Intermittent no start. Wiggle the wires and worked.

Positive stud was cracked and I helped finish it off with the wrench.

I tried to source a new stud with no luck.

I replaced with a new high torque starter. $550

A starter rebuild kit did have the new stud FYI.
 
#20 ·
I'm going to have to pick up Mark first, I know his love for Fords, and he has made some remarks about showing me a better quality of beer selections. Of course with two professionals, the rates may be higher. I got a C-15 here that needs a starter, I would rather do that one than yours.
I'm sure the bar has Guinness for mark.
Thank God you're not bringing buff. I'm guessing at his size he's got a pretty big appetite. I'd go broke.
 
#21 ·
Just think of the mileage charge!
 
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