slow cranking?

[Ole BlackBetty]

My truck starting cranking to slow to fire off properly the other day. I had batteries tested at two different places and both said to replace batteries. After buying two new batteries, and a new starter solenoid, it is still slow cranking, I have checked all connections and changed a couple of the terminal ends.
Is there anything else that I might be missing, causing the slow cranking? It worked fine up until a few days ago.

 

[ToughOldFord]

You got two of the three done, batteries and connections, starter's next.

 

[Ole BlackBetty]

ok starter just quit cranking just clicks like a dead battery. before I go spend 151.00 for a new starter, are there any ways I can test it ?

 

[ToughOldFord]

Yep, almost all parts stores can test it for you for no charge. Of course it's a no-load test so it's basically checking that it'll still spin.

 

[Ole BlackBetty]

is there a magical way to remove the top starter bolt? Just hoping there is , lol

 

[79jasper]

I used a wobble extension. Just the right length where I can ratchet at the end of the starter.
I've used a wrench before.

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[ToughOldFord]

Just an an extension or extensions long enough to clear the rear of the starter.

 

[snicklas]

I used a deep well socket, and a 3 - 4 inch extension and a 3/8 drive air ratchet. The setup was just long enough to clear the starter.

I have also heard of people using several feet of extension and come in from the front of the truck, and go above the cross member and then to the starter.

 

[Ole BlackBetty]

Just bought the new starter at o Reillys parts store. Thr new starter does not have the nose cone, like the old one has, but it came with a bulliton explaining tje change. All for the small sum of $153.00.

 

[79jasper]

Probably gave you a psd starter.

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[ToughOldFord]

Just bought the new starter at o Reillys parts store. Thr new starter does not have the nose cone, like the old one has, but it came with a bulliton explaining tje change. All for the small sum of $153.00.

Good, you got the good one. It's a planetary gear reduction, major improvement over the old offset gear reduction starters. You will be impressed at how fast it turns over, I was.

 

[Ole BlackBetty]

Their computer showed it to be a direct match by part number for the one I removed.

 

[79jasper]

Well that's good.
I was just saying, you know how they are... lol

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[Greg5OH]

can you post a pic of it? So this one will crank faster the the mitsubishi units?

 

[Ole BlackBetty]

Already installed before I seen your post, it is a new improved mitsubishi starter just does not have nose cone

can you post a pic of it? So this one will crank faster the the mitsubishi units?