engine wont turn over

1979 FORD E-SERIES VAN
20,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STERNBERN
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ford 318 engine does not turn over. solenoid clicks. battery is charged.what can it be?
Feb 2, 2011 at 12:29 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Tighten the two copper nuts on the two large solenoid terminals. In the unlikely event that doesn't help, use a test light or voltmeter to measure the voltages on those two studs. One is connected to the battery positive post and will have 12 volts all the time. The other one is the one we need to measure. It should have voltage when the solenoid clicks.

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Feb 2, 2011 at 3:29 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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You may have to copy and paste this in a new tab, my linking has not been successful in days!

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/1992-ford-ranger-wont-start

Let us know how this works out for you

Good luck

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Feb 2, 2011 at 3:40 AM
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