1966 Ford Mustang Starter Stays Engaged

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EDGAR1966
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i have 1966 ford mustang coupe it started to give me problems .every time i try to turn on the car the starter stays stuck.recently i changed out the cellunoid,the starter,the alternator ,the battery.when ever i start the car i have to disconnet the battery because it will stay cranking or running.when i go to connect the terminals it gives a shock on both ends like if ihave a short somewhere.what could it be?
May 27, 2006 at 6:57 AM
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LOSONE
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You still have either a bad starter or a bad solonoid. Hopefully they are not Zone parts as you need good quality parts for your vintage car..

Make sure the little wires on the solonoid are on correctly I and S

Disconnect the small wire with an S and jump across to the + terminal on the solonoid with the key on. If it still does it be ready to tap the solonoid. If that doesn't do it replace the starter.
May 27, 2006 at 7:07 AM
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Confirm the solenoid small wires are on the correct I and S terminals and use quality parts. With the key on, disconnect the S wire and jump it to the solenoid positive terminal. If the starter still sticks, tap the solenoid; if that does not stop it, replace the starter.

Conversation Summary

A 1966 Ford Mustang keeps cranking or running after start, so the owner must disconnect the battery, and reconnecting the terminals causes a shock. The solenoid, starter, alternator, and battery were already replaced. The expert says the starter or solenoid is still bad, the I and S wires should be checked, and a jump test plus tapping the solenoid should be tried before replacing the starter.

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