Starter will not crank

Tiny
HOWIE1965
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I have a 1990 Ford F350 diesel pickup. When I turn the key to start the engine all that happens are clicks.I have had the batteries test-ok. The starter tested-ok. The starter relay was replaced-still nothing.I've put on new battery cables-still hearing clicks. The clicking is coming from the starter relay and the starter solniad. Need some help with this problem.
Sunday, April 9th, 2006 AT 12:41 PM

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Tiny
PEPPERMRJ
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Can the engine be turned over by hand?
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Sunday, April 9th, 2006 AT 9:19 PM
Tiny
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[quote="peppermrj"]Can the engine be turned over by hand?[/Quote]I'm not sure what you mean by turn over by hand.I can pull start the truck and the engine wii start. Another test that I've done was to put a jumper wire from the positive battery cable to the starter relaytop post-still clicks. Any Help will be GREAT
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Monday, April 10th, 2006 AT 8:31 PM
Tiny
PEPPERMRJ
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Engine can't be locked up if you can get it to catch in gear.
I'm betting on a bad solenoid.

Send me an email and I will send you a troubleshooting diagram.

Good luck and let us know. :)
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Tuesday, April 11th, 2006 AT 5:45 PM
Tiny
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My email address is howie1965@yahoo. Com. Thanks
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Tuesday, April 11th, 2006 AT 8:18 PM
Tiny
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It B sent. :)
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Tuesday, April 11th, 2006 AT 9:17 PM

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