1969 Other Ford Models F-100 Starting problems

Tiny
WEMH5234
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  • 1969 FORD
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 82,000 MILES
First of all my battery would begin to drain overnight and the engine would not even begin to crank in the morning. Not knowing what my problem was I installed a new starter and new selenoid since they were relativly cheap. I then had my battery tested and it is good since it also is only a few months old. After I installed all the new parts I went to install my battery last and as soon as I touched the battery to the cables the engine began to crank with the ignition in the off position. I was able to start the engine but I had to disconnect the battery cables in order to shut the engine off. Before I installed the new parts this was not a problem. Also my new starter seemed to be grinding on the flywheel even though I made sure to install it securly. Is there any way to tell how to exactly line up the splines when you are installing a starter? And how do I figure out why my engine cranks with the key off?
Thursday, September 10th, 2009 AT 5:23 PM

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Tiny
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When you connect the battery - and the engine cranks and starts - after the engine is running - does the starter dis-engage like it should? Or does it remain engaged while the engine is running.

The new starter may need to be properly shimmed to engage the flywheel properly.
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Friday, September 11th, 2009 AT 2:54 AM
Tiny
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No my new starter does not disengage like it should. Is this my only problem?
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Monday, September 14th, 2009 AT 6:15 PM
Tiny
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It sounds like the ignition switch is bad. Test the circuit to be sure.
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 AT 4:02 AM

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