starter will not crank

FORD F-350
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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.
Apr 9, 2006 at 12:41 PM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Can the engine be turned over by hand?
Apr 9, 2006 at 9:19 PM
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HOWIE1965
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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
Apr 10, 2006 at 8:31 PM
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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. :)
Apr 11, 2006 at 5:45 PM
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HOWIE1965
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my email address is howie1965@yahoo.com. Thanks
Apr 11, 2006 at 8:18 PM
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It B sent. :)
Apr 11, 2006 at 9:17 PM