98. Suncruiser f53 Ford chassis doesn't start.

[Haroldsietsma]

98 suncruiser f53 ford chassis 460 engine. Turn ignition key to start will not start. Replaced the starter and new battery. Still doesn't start. Just makes a clicking sound under the hood or dash. Is there a cellanoid or a relay that I can't find that I need to replace.

[enblethen]

No offense, but that is solenoid!
Did you replace the starter relay on top or the solenoid on the starter?

[Haroldsietsma]

Found the cellanoid. Replaced it.back on the road thankyou everyone for the help. ??

[enblethen]

OP has two posts going on with same subject.
Clarified starter relay and solenoid on it.

[RLS7201]

enblethen wrote:
Yes, there is a starter solenoid. Location should be in the dog house on right side.

Make that "the left side" for 88-98 460 F53 starter relays.
The solenoid is on the starter.


Richard

[enblethen]

Many Fords do have two solenoids. One on firewall area and one Bendix style mounted on the starter.

[ernie1]

My 1989 Ford e350 had two solenoids and the one that went bad on mine was on the front cowl right next to the battery. I understand there is one close to the starter motor also. You can test them by jumping across the two smaller wires or across the two large wires with a jumper cable.Sometimes hammering them with the handle of a large screwdriver will get them to work.

[Yankee_Clipper]

To amplify, that solenoid is an easy fix (two wires, two retention bolts).
For safety, I'd check the physical connections (battery wires especially) and ensure no grounds to the starter. Rodents love to chew on wire insulation, bless their buggered souls.

[enblethen]

Yes, there is a starter solenoid. Location should be in the dog house on right side.