Replaced old starter in 1978 Ford E350 Van, Now it won't turn over.

1978 FORD E-SERIES VAN
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JELLYFYST
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My old starter stopped turning the engine. Recently replaced the battery and the starter solenoid. Now the van won't turn over. The Lights in the cab still work. I get one Click response when I turn the key over. any Ideas? Maybe not grounded, but how do I double check that?
Sep 26, 2013 at 7:17 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check all electrical connections, if they are ok, probably a failed starter motor.
Sep 26, 2013 at 7:24 AM
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RASMATAZ
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I agree, sound more like the starter motor has failed-
Sep 26, 2013 at 7:45 AM
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JELLYFYST
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I Put in a New Starter Motor. The old Starter responded with Multiple Clicks when I turned the key. The new Starter only responds with one click when I turn the key.
Sep 26, 2013 at 7:47 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the starter relay that's if it has one and double check all connections involving the starter motor-
Sep 26, 2013 at 7:58 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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I presume that you can turn the engine by hand and that it is not starting to lock up?
Sep 27, 2013 at 9:31 AM
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