1968 Ford Mustang Starter Circuit

1968 FORD MUSTANG
100,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MRMIST
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I attempted to start the vehicle after a period of storage. I installed new plugs (gapped to .034), distributor cap, rotor,(did not change condensor or points), new plug wires 7mm sized for a 390ci.

The engine is a 289, I went to start, it began cranking. I was waiting for the fuel to get up to the carb, I shut it off with the intent of cranking again. The engine continued to crank. I got out, pulled the accel super coil feeding the distributor, it still cranked over. I pulled the ignition and starter feeds off the (ignition relay by the battery), it continued to crank. I had to pull the positive off the battery before it quit cranking.
Dec 17, 2009 at 10:18 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would say that the starter solenoid on the starter motor has stuck in the engaged position, get the starter checked out, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 18, 2009 at 8:14 AM
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