1979 F150 Starting problem
04-18-2015, 06:16 PM
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1979 F150 Starting problem
Hi, New to the Forum. I have a 2014 F150 and just purchased a 1979 Custom for my son who will turn 16 in a year. Bought the truck and it ran, but after getting it home my son tried to start it to show off to a friend without me around and now it won't start so I don't know exactly, if anything, happened. I'm decently mechanically inclined but don't have a lot of experience with engines, so please don't hold back on the obvious answers.
1979 F150 Custom 4x4 351 Cleveland. Two owners ago "rebuilt" the engine (3000 miles). There are 169K miles on the truck.
Turning the key gives me a whirring sound (no clicking). So first thought was the starter was spinning freely and not engaging the engine. I removed the starter and everything seems to be fine so I reinstalled. I replaced the solenoid just in case and no change. I have no problem putting a new starter in it vut would love somebody to tell me that's the issue before I just start replacing parts.
Thanks.
1979 F150 Custom 4x4 351 Cleveland. Two owners ago "rebuilt" the engine (3000 miles). There are 169K miles on the truck.
Turning the key gives me a whirring sound (no clicking). So first thought was the starter was spinning freely and not engaging the engine. I removed the starter and everything seems to be fine so I reinstalled. I replaced the solenoid just in case and no change. I have no problem putting a new starter in it vut would love somebody to tell me that's the issue before I just start replacing parts.
Thanks.
