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Ok Won't turn over but you can pull start it. What are the common problems with the Luv in this situation? I am going to check the clutch switch and bypass the ignition.Any other ideas>

There are 3 terminals on the solenoide, a fat one for the battery, a little one for the ignition, and a second fat one connecting to the starter. With the ignition on and the truck in neutral, short the little one to the battery terminal. If it turns over, you have a problem in the start circuit. If not, short the one for the starter to the battery terminal. If it turns over, the seleniode is bad. If it still doesn't turn over, the battery or starter is bad. Note, I rock a screwdriver from the load to the battery terminal. That still produces plenty of sparks.

Thanks Labman...gonna check the clutch switch too!

OK it is the starter...any easy ways to get it out without removing the header?

????? exhaust is on the other side of the starter. Easiest way to remove starter is to use about 2 or 3 extentions with ratchet just in front of intake.

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1980 Luv Mikado 2wd stock
1995 Ford F150 XLT 4X4

I have 75 and the exhaust is right next to it.

Yeah, that is what I do. Otherwise the upper bolt is very hard.

It was hotter than hell when I was looking at it the other noght.Got it out without universal joints.Planning on bench testing it and checking contacts in solenoid.

Well...solenoid shot,armature and brushes are shot so I have to wait 4 to 5 days for a new starter to get here.I could have had one here in two days but 110 bucks plus shipping...nope..I will wait for the 45 dollar one!

It runs! Can't believe how fast it turns over now!