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M817 just arrived joy and pain

kastein

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I'd suspect a crummy solenoid if it still doesn't work after the battery install has been corrected. Especially if you get a click from the control box / relay but no click from the starter itself.
 

ryker725

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I'm thinking that installing the battery cables in the proper series configuration will make the problems mentioned dissapear. Good luck!! Hope it cranks and starts easily!!
 

highsiera

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well I have great news. reinstalled the starter, redid the battery cables w/ McKee's diagram. Gave the primer a few pumps and she roared to life. No better sound in the world to my ears! took it for a test drive and everything shook out pretty well. Few leaks here and there, soft brake pedal. Even raised and lowerred the bed. Thanks again to everyone for their help.
 

R Racing

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Thats Great news !! Congradulations ! On a different note the prestolite parts are still out there ( I just had mine rebuilt 3 weeks ago ) But parts are getting harder to come by.
 
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