Friend needs help ...

1sicklx · 07-10-2006, 11:41 PM

74 F-100

Turn key .. nothing at all

Battery is fully charged.

Any thoughts?

TheJeanyus · 07-11-2006, 02:05 AM

Bad ignition switch

One_live95 · 07-11-2006, 03:48 AM

fusible link? Ignition switch as jeanyus mentioned? what motor the 460? or what

jason

Italian LX · 07-11-2006, 05:24 AM

Get a voltmeter and check the wire at different points as you try to start it. Start from the starter and trace it back. If there's 12-volts at the starter, then the starter is bad... if there is 0-volts at the starter and 12-volts at one side of the solenoid, then the solenoid is bad... etc, etc, etc.

natedawgg94 · 07-11-2006, 07:14 AM

well i know from experience i had a 78 f100 for years they are bad about the ignition box going bad that's the silver looking box on the front fender wheel or the firewall just depends on how the engine compartment is laid out. hope this helps can usually pick one of these up used for like 15 bucks.

QWKSNKE · 07-11-2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by natedawgg94

well i know from experience i had a 78 f100 for years they are bad about the ignition box going bad that's the silver looking box on the front fender wheel or the firewall just depends on how the engine compartment is laid out. hope this helps can usually pick one of these up used for like 15 bucks.

+1

04 Mach1 · 07-11-2006, 09:59 PM

Ignition box would not cause it not to turn over. Might try to jump out starter solenoid to see if starter engages.

natedawgg94 · 07-12-2006, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 04 Mach1

Ignition box would not cause it not to turn over. Might try to jump out starter solenoid to see if starter engages.

i disagree mine never turned over when it went out. could have just been my luck though....

QWKSNKE · 07-12-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by natedawgg94

i disagree mine never turned over when it went out. could have just been my luck though....

I had a 77 Granada when I was in high school and when mine went out it wouldn't do anything when you turned the key

1sicklx · 07-15-2006, 10:24 PM

It turned out to be the ign. switch (which was my first thought) Thanks for the input guys.

07-10-2006, 11:41 PM	#1
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One_live95 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dothan Posts: 617	Re: Friend needs help ... fusible link? Ignition switch as jeanyus mentioned? what motor the 460? or what jason

07-11-2006, 05:24 AM	#4
Italian LX Daddy x4 ...we're done Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oxford, AL Posts: 11,551	Re: Friend needs help ... Get a voltmeter and check the wire at different points as you try to start it. Start from the starter and trace it back. If there's 12-volts at the starter, then the starter is bad... if there is 0-volts at the starter and 12-volts at one side of the solenoid, then the solenoid is bad... etc, etc, etc.

07-11-2006, 07:14 AM	#5
natedawgg94 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohatchee, AL Posts: 713	Re: Friend needs help ... well i know from experience i had a 78 f100 for years they are bad about the ignition box going bad that's the silver looking box on the front fender wheel or the firewall just depends on how the engine compartment is laid out. hope this helps can usually pick one of these up used for like 15 bucks. __________________ 1994 Cobra Pace Car #365 of 1000 light mods 1994 mustang GT 3.55's, 331 stroker, 75mm tb, 75mm maf, mac h pipe SOLD (ole yella u will be missed ((>>. Rubbing Is Racing

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1sicklx BamaMafia 4 Life Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake View, AL Posts: 2,577	Re: Friend needs help ... It turned out to be the ign. switch (which was my first thought) Thanks for the input guys. __________________ 1999 Ford F-150 Lariat