Hi all,
This is my first post here. I have searched the forum and have not found a solution to my problem.
I have a 93 XL w/300 straight 6. I went to start it the other day and all I got was a clunk. Every time I turn the key I get 1 clunk each turn. I have replaced everything. Starter, solenoid, relay, the ignition switch under the dash, neutral safety switch, new battery, new ground cable(terminal was broken). If I run a wire from the battery to the starter, it will start right up. What am I missing? Am I destined to put in a push button starter? I hate rigging stuff up!!!
I appreciate any help........

 

how many volts does your ignition swicth send when you turn the key? It might not be pushing the 9-12volts required.

 

Check your ground to the engine block. There has to be a bad connection somewhere for it not to start with the key, but start with the wire attached.
,Dan

 

Hi I have a 1980 f150 and I,m having the same problem I havn't changed the neutral safty switch yet and some time it will start when in gear How hard is it to replace that switch and were is it??

BUt there is still something else wrong Some times it works and sometimes it doesn't I wish i could tell you more and if I figure out anything I will let you know right away. This has been driving me crazy for a couple weeks Also I went threw a copule of starters that were bad from the store so don't rule out anything

 

Well, I got the old girl to start today. The POS Cable was corroded under the coating. Should've been one of the first things I checked. I called my local dealer and they wanted 65 bucks for the harness, but I was able to get one at half that price. Not to mention all the new stuff I bought that I didn't need. Oh well, I shouldn't have to worry about the starting system for quite a long time. Thanks for all your help. Nice place y'all got here!!!!

On my truck, the neutral safety switch is on the transmission. I had a friend change mine........
Thanks again!!!!!!