Starter wont engage

[ebaby35]

Bought a new starter flip switch and hear it but not engaging ring gear. Could it be the solenoid is bad or car battery doesnt have enough juice?

[bluef250]

Does solenoid click or rattle or nothing? Does the starter run? If not load check the battery and all connections - positive and negative.

[ebaby35]

Bought a new solenoid and kinda clicks now so thought it might be the battery. I try to jump it but just sparks at solenoid.

Does solenoid click or rattle or nothing? Does the starter run? If not load check the battery and all connections - positive and negative.

[dtcohen]

Could be the wrong starter. There is some confusion. About the ford manual vs automatic starters.

[sargentrs]

Check your other wires on the battery side of your solenoid. Especially the brown one from the alternator. I struggled with mine not starting one time and discovered that wire had a bad crimp at the ring terminal. Didn't notice it until the 3rd time I pulled the solenoid and the ring pulled off the end. Crimped a new terminal on it and she fired right up.

Also make sure you have a good ground where the solenoid bolts to the inner fender. Those sheet metal screws don't always hold their grip. I drilled through and put bolts, star washers and lock nuts on my to make sure I had a good ground.