89 ford f150 302

Asked by tommyclick546 Dec 02, 2017 at 03:55 PM about the 1989 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat Extended Cab 4WD SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 89 ford won't tirn over I replaced the starter and the solenoid and all it does is click at the solenoid any advice

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First thing to do is to have the battery tested. If battery is okay, give the starter a sharp whack with a hammer, maybe it is stuck. Also check to see if the engine is locked up by putting a socket on the crank pulley to see if you can turn it (do not try this with the key on).

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