will not start/crank get is a clicking sound?

1985 JEEP CJ7
80,308 MILES • 4.2L • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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1985 CJ7 JEEP FAN
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the solenoid is getting 12.56 volt. Can you please send me an image of where the fuse for the starter is located?
Oct 20, 2024 at 1:00 AM
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1985 CJ7 JEEP FAN
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and i checked the connections and it is getting power like the headlights work the horn works the brake lights work the fan works, and the hazards work, and it clicks around the coil or the distributor.
Nov 11, 2024 at 2:24 AM
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1985 CJ7 JEEP FAN
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I'm going to try another starter solenoid and just deep clean connections.
Nov 25, 2024 at 12:14 AM
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Hi Ken L. Thanks for trying to help but I replaced the solenoid with the one for the manual transmission and it fired right up.
Dec 31, 2024 at 9:52 PM
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