['67 F-250]

just picked up a '67 f-250, changed the battery terminals on it yesterday went to turn the key it cranked for a couple sec. and then i gave alittle gas and then nothing just dead no lights no thing. before changing out terminals started right up it also has a brand new battery that it started up fine with. any help would really be appreciated, thanks

 

[Cuda_jim]

If you used 'bolt on' termimals they may have lost the connection...... not very reliable. They will get hot if the connection is bad. Look for any connection(s) in the starting circuit for excessive heat. A volt meter is your friend too.
Be sure the battery is fully charged even though it's new.

Take a look here:
http://www.fordforumsonline.com/forum/electrical-lighting/99-voltage-drop-testing.html

 

['67 F-250]

thanks jim,

ok, i have power to the lights now but still wont fire/turn over. could it be my starter solenoid? is there a way i can jump the solenoid?

 

[lincolndriver]

like cuda jim said if you just replaced the terminals chances are that there is a faulty connection. a volt meter will work, but if you dont have one, try this...
turn headlights on bright, try to start engine, if lights shut off chances are the terminals. I would suggest purchasing the complete cables. I dont know where you live but your problem normally happens after it rains.
hope this helps

 

[Poppy]

There's a lot of info in this thread.
http://www.fordforumsonline.com/forum/engine-drivetrain/140-turn-key-all-i-get-click.html

 

['67 F-250]

thanks for all the help guys, got her goin' again.

 

[Cuda_jim]

WHat was the problem?
Posting the fix helps future searchers having the same problems.

 

['67 F-250]

it was bad terminals, changed them out and she fire right up. lincolndriver really pointed me in the right direction with what he posted. thanks again guys

lincolndriver post:

like cuda jim said if you just replaced the terminals chances are that there is a faulty connection. a volt meter will work, but if you dont have one, try this...
turn headlights on bright, try to start engine, if lights shut off chances are the terminals. I would suggest purchasing the complete cables. I dont know where you live but your problem normally happens after it rains.
hope this helps

 

[80 maytag]

I flip the steel saddle over, it seems to provide more bite with the teeth down. Glad to hear you fixed it! Rich

 

[electro]

I flip the steel saddle over, it seems to provide more bite with the teeth down. Glad to hear you fixed it! Rich

I just tighten the screw on mine.... :lol:

Disclaimer: No I don't advocate a C-clamp to improve the terminal connection. The above picture is an example of what not to do. A close look of the terminal also reveals that the wire clamp portion of this terminal is full of corrosion and is a "no start waiting to happen".

 

[Poppy]

Hey that looks like the oldwizard's battery!

 

[electro]

Somehow... I think the Wizards battery would have MOTORCRAFT on the cell covers, and also visually apparent would be a slight sheen of Silicon Dielectric Grease eminating from the battery terminals.

Just a guess.

 

[Poppy]

Somehow... I think the Wizards battery would have MOTORCRAFT on the cell covers, and also visually apparent would be a slight sheen of Silicon Dielectric Grease eminating from the battery terminals.

Just a guess.

LOL... you got me there electro!

What is he at? 17 years and counting? I don't think that the battery you pictured will hold up that long.