Hope someone can give me a bit of direction here...
i have a 98' F150, 4.2 with about 280K Kms.... and just very recently having problems starting it. I at first thought the battery was on the fritz or the alternator, but the battery tested out ok and the alternator is putting out over 14V when it WAS starting. Over a period of time, starting has become tougher, and it has seemed like the battery was dying... but its not. all the connections are good and the starter cable from the battery HAS been replaced within the last year.. Not sure if its the starter or the solenoid. It only now just 'clicks' but was recently turning over (poorly). So now im not quite sure where to look. Ideas??
Thanks...

 

Take the starter to the parts store and have it checked.

 

it sounds €a little [or alot] stuppid!
are you losing any coolant?

has your tailpipe developed any leaks.

any steam out exhaust.

ground wire?

 

geeee if i wasnt having a few beers already tonight id take the sarcasm the wrong way.... sorry i wont post again

 

these engines 4.2 are notorious for intake leakes.
sometimes coolant gets in the cylender and locks it up.

 

thanks.... ill yank the plugs and give it a check... would that be correct, or no??

 

yes check the plugs #3 first right bank rear

does it sound like that could be a possabilty.
the way the starter sounds when it tries to turn