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Ford F53: Not getting enough power at the starter to crank

 

Customer Question

Not getting enough power at the starter to crank . 1994 F53 , with a 460 v8 new batterys with full charge new ford starter new fullcharged battery . new solonoiid .
had a short (hooked up battery backwards ), melted the connections off of the solonoid , soldered new wires on the main negative lead to the altenator , hooked the Fused lead coming from the altenator in with the others and connected it to the ground lead from
the altenator. new altenator. Need more power for the starter so we can check the computer to see what else I have buggered up

 

Country: Canada
Make: Ford
Model: F53
Year: 1994
Engine: 460V8

Already Tried:
New starter ,boost with auxiliary battery ,closed circut starter turns but not quick enough to engage

Submitted: 316 days and 17 hours ago.
Category: Medium and Heavy Trucks
Value: CA$29
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  wtolkson replied 316 days and 16 hours ago.

Hi i'm Wayne
I will help you with this
Good Morning

Sounds to me like you have a bad ground,
Start with a voltage drop test
Using a multi meter , hook the black lead to the ground of battery
hook the red lead to ground of starter , crank engine, you should see no more the
0.75 volt drop , any more then that , is a bad ground,
Do same thing from battery to frame

Customer replied 316 days and 11 hours ago.

Tow truck is coming to pick up my unitsoon I will pass on the information you gave me and I will get back to you.

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Expert:  wtolkson replied 316 days and 11 hours ago.

OK, Thank you

Expert TypeJourneyman
Category: Medium and Heavy Trucks
Pos. Feedback: 92.2 %
Accepts: 479
Answered: 7/3/2012

Experience: worked on, Gmc, Macks, Freight liner,Mercedes Benz,,Ford, sterling

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Customer replied 316 days and 6 hours ago.

Tow truck was delayed I will see how it goes tomorrow

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Expert:  wtolkson replied 315 days and 19 hours ago.

Ok,
Let me know if you need more help

Customer replied 315 days and 10 hours ago.

Looks like we are OK now New Starter from Ford was Haywire. and the mechanic is checking out the wiring . Should have parts by friday morning . If they dont get there order in by noon we have t wait the extra day. I have been looking far an accept button but I Do accept your advice thank you.

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Expert:  wtolkson replied 312 days and 14 hours ago.

Hi
If need more help just ask
Wayne41097.8025684838

 
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