[jjavelinjim]

All wires on truck are original, and they carried 12V

[TxGreaseMonkey]

It looks like you and your truck are going to be hanging out a lot together.

[jjavelinjim]

Unless you have a bad ground, why should it run for them and not for you? Was your jumper cable substantial enough (i.e., large enough wire)?

Verify that at least one of the mounting bolts is long enough and goes into the engine block, not just the bell housing. Clean the bolt threads on a wire wheel--spray with WD-40. Remove corrosion from the mounting surfaces.

Both bolts go in the bellhousing

[TxGreaseMonkey]

Verify, then, that the grounding wire going to the transmission is clean and in good shape.

[jjavelinjim]

Verify, then, that the grounding wire going to the transmission is clean and in good shape.

It should, had the tranny rebuilt January of 2011... the history of this truck is, every 2 years the starter goes out either in June or July... it's been doing this since 2000, I bought the truck used in '98

[TxGreaseMonkey]

I'm out of ideas. Maybe someone else can chime in. My final thoughts are to go over the battery cables and wiring very thoroughly--look for hidden breaks and corrosion. You may be getting 12 volts, but not the necessary amperage. When you solve the problem, be sure to tell us what was wrong.

[jjavelinjim]

I'm out of ideas. Maybe someone else can chime in. My final thoughts are to go over the battery cables and wiring very thoroughly--look for hidden breaks and corrosion. You may be getting 12 volts, but not the necessary amperage.

I plan on doing that... even bought wire when I went to the parts store... thanks for your help!!

[jjavelinjim]

It looks like you and your truck are going to be hanging out alot together.

Truck is turning into a long date... been working on it since Tuesday... I think she is loving the attention... lol

[TxGreaseMonkey]

It keeps you from "running the streets."

[jjavelinjim]

It keep you from "running the streets."

I'm just glad it happened this week... graduated from University last Saturday... she must be tired from driving out there daily... lol

[TxGreaseMonkey]

Ford Rangers are great little trucks and just keep going.

[Stratmando]

I would Verify Voltage between Starter terminal, and Starter Case, while cranking. Should tell you if it is a wiring problem or the starter, And see if voltage drops while cranking.
Some solenoids can develop a problem when loosening or tightening to make a bad internal contact, if you don't have the 12 volts ON the starter, you may want to loosen and retighten the connections.

[jjavelinjim]

Thanks for all your input... This is what I found... I had 12V's going to the starter and solenoid, what I didn't have was the amperage... After removing both cables from the truck I did more investigating. On the positive cable, the wire was deteriorating on the inside, down by the block, so I did replace both cables ($50), truck fired right up!

Once again Thank You for all your input and suggestions!

[TxGreaseMonkey]

Nice job. I knew it had to be something basic. Amperage is the name of the game, when it comes to starter motors. Thanks for the update.

[Stratmando]

You would have seen the Voltage drop while cranking, which means a heavy load or connection failing.

[rolcy1957]

I have a 2002 ford ranger that just clicks when trying tostart I have a starded it starts when I roll it and hoolds a charge any answers

[TxGreaseMonkey]

rolcy1957, sounds like you need to install a new battery. Clean battery terminals and cable connections well. Charge new battery, prior to installation.