Hello from Wichita Ks

[Countryboy65]

Hello,
Glad to be part of the Bullnose forum. I live in Valley Center ks.  I have a 1984 Ford F250 with a 351w that my dad and I rebuilt. we had it running great until I hit a pot hole that shut off the whole engine. Right now I am having electrical issues with the ol girl and I am not sure where to begin. I have a new Power master mini torque starter, new ignition solenoid, and a new battery.  The battery does have 12.6 volts but for some reason i do not have volts from that solenoid to the starter. The lights and horn work but when I try to start the truck, the solenoid just clicks. I am not sure where to start electrical wise. Thanks for the input.

[Gary Lewis]

From another Kansan, welcome to the forum!  

I'm originally from Ark City, although I live near Tulsa now.  But, we used to live in Wichita, back when I worked for Boeing and then KG&E.  Plus my wife lived in Newton for a while, and I worked for the AT&SF railroad there as well as well as in the north yards in Wichita when I was going to college.

We have a member's map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and I'd be happy to put you on there.

As for your truck's issues, you should open a new thread in the main section about that.  I say that because the main section gets more attention and, therefore, more help.

Having said that, my guess is that your positive or negative battery cable has a bad connection.  Or, that the cable itself is bad.  Do you have a voltmeter?  If so you should try the voltage drop test (Electrical/Voltage Drop Test).  That will point out where the problem(s) are.

[grumpin]

Welcome!

[1986F150Six]

Welcome!