Ignition will not engage the engine in my truck, what could be wrong?

1989 FORD F-150
268,000 MILES
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NMCCARTY82
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I have a 1989 F150 6 cyl, manual tranny, I replaced the ignition switch on top of the steering column and the ignition assembly as well. I have recently replaced all solenoid, starter, and alternator. The actuator rod moves back and forth when I turn the key over so i know its not the actuator arm behind the steering wheel. What else could this be? I go to turn the key and I hear everything come on lights, radio, fuel pump etc,but when I go to turn it over the key just stays all the way over.
Jul 29, 2012 at 12:04 AM
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CADIEMAN
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check that voltage is going to the starter from the seloniod in crank pos.
Jul 29, 2012 at 12:28 AM
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NMCCARTY82
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What if the voltage is going to the start to the solenoid just fine ? What then?
Jul 29, 2012 at 12:32 AM
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NMCCARTY82
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How do I know if it is getting what it needs? Do I have to buy a voltage tester? What are the steps I should take?
Jul 29, 2012 at 1:45 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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MAYBE LOOSEN THE SWITCH AND SCOOT IT BACK TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL?

BASICALLY PUT THE SWITCH IN THE "ON" POSITION----SCOOT THE SWITCH BACK (WITH ROD IN IT) TILL THE RADIO COMES ON!

IT MAY TAKE A LITTLE "TWEAKING" TO GET IT PERFECT

HERE'S SOME PICS OF AN '88 F-150 I DID FOR A FRIEND

I TOOK THESE PICS BECAUSE ON A JEEP CJ 5 AND 7, YOU ARE UNABLE TO DROP THE COLUMN YOU MUST DO THE WHOLE DEAL BY FEEL

I ANSWER A LOT IN THE CJ FORUMS (MY THING) AND JUST KNOWING WHAT IT REALLY LOOKS LIKE WHEN IT'S HIDDEN, MEANS A BUNCH TO SOMEONE WHO BASICALLY CHANGING ONE BLINDFOLDED AS IN A CJ

THE MEDIC
Jul 29, 2012 at 2:36 AM
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I DID MEAN ABOVE---PUT THE KEY IN THE ON POSITION SCOOT THE SWITCH 'TILL IS CORRESPONDS

THE MEDIC
Jul 29, 2012 at 2:39 AM
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