starting issues...HELP!

[shamrock13]

ok i was wondering if i could get a little help and or suggestions? i have a 1991 ranger xlt 3.0 and i have a starting problem. heres the problem turn the key and the starter clicks but doesnt engage the flywheel. battery has 12.44 volts and there is a new starter relay the cable shows 12.36 volts at the starter but for some reason the motor doesnt turn over. the starter is brand new rebuilt from autozone and it bench test ok. now ive even turned the motor over from the crank with a ratchet. the truck does roll in nuetral. so buy process of elimination this is where i am. stumped. any suggestions anyone????? (PROBLEM SOLVED..THANX GUYS)

 

[rileyrs]

sounds like the started might not get be gettin enough power, have you cleaned the cables and battery terminals yet?
if not try that, it can do wonders.

 

[Doomie17]

sounds like the solinoid in the starter i had a similar problem the starter would engauge but the solinoid wouldntengauge so i replaced the starter. starter was new so i just used the warrentey

 

[shamrock13]

yes i have wire brushed every thing from top to bottom

 

[shamrock13]

had the problem with original starter then went and purchased a new one and still only clicking not engaging

 

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

What about the negative battery cable end (ground)
where it connects to the engine block? That is a trouble-
prone spot for Explorers.

 

[shamrock13]

i havent checked that . but i will first thing tomorrow morning. would that actually cause it not to turn over? ive only been concentrating on the possitive side. and how can i check the negitive cable to make sure it is good?

 

[Doomie17]

geab a like 4 gauge peice of wire and have someone be brave and where the factory ground for it is at take the wire from that to the frame, make sure the frame is clean

 

[shamrock13]

ok heres the deal after a battery, starter(in and out of the truck 4 times),starter relay, a second starter relay(first one post snapped off) an oem possitive battery cable. turned out to be a bad ground cable. i thank you all for the help... four days down but all is good now. that is why i like this site so much. the people all help and ask nothin in return but maybe advise down the road. thanx again..