1987 Ford F-150 won't start

Tiny
TIMO1963
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  • 1987 FORD F-150
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 11,000 MILES
I have replaced the starter, selenoid, battery and alternator on my truck and it still won't start. I have bypassed all of the sealed fuses near the selenoid just to see if that's what the problem is. All it does when I try to start it is just click. Any ideas?
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Sunday, September 14th, 2008 AT 8:56 AM

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Tiny
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Double check all connection and have the ignition and clutch switch tested.

Try this jump the battery terminal and the S terminal on the starter relay-did the starter engages.
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Sunday, September 14th, 2008 AT 12:25 PM
Tiny
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I have pulled the starter and tested it. It is good.
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Sunday, September 14th, 2008 AT 4:03 PM
Tiny
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Pull the cap off the distributor and have someone crank it over and check to see if the rotor in the distributor is moving or not if not it's about a 99% chance that the timing gears are stripped for that year truck ford made the timing gears out of a synthetic material.
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Monday, September 15th, 2008 AT 8:08 PM
Tiny
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Another idea would be the Ignition Control Module also will cause the problem your having too.
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Thursday, September 18th, 2008 AT 2:55 PM

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