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Old 04-26-2017, 06:37 PM   #1
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Default 1953 ford hard starting

I have a 53 Ford F1 hundred with a six cylinder. And for a while it was really slow cranking but would start but now it just clicks won't start nothing.battery is good any suggestions
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Old 04-26-2017, 07:52 PM   #2
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If as you say "the battery is good", momentarily connect a jumper from the battery to the starter.
If it turns over then most likely a bad solenoid or bad connections.
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Might be a starter going bad
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Start by cleaning all connections. Assuming you have 6 volts make sure you have the heavy cables.
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Old 04-27-2017, 07:09 AM   #5
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Battery voltage should be 6.3 + before trying to start. If it don't turn
over good check cable size, clean tight connections and grounds.
Or could be a starter problem or solenoid. G.M.
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