new starter relay,now noisy engine?

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mikhett

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Ok went out to start my 62 ford galaxie 390.It would not turn over no clicking from the starter relay,headlights bright battery measures 12.8 volts.So I go get a cheap imported starter relay and put it in,when I put the starter cable on the engine starts cranking with the key not even in!Ok relay is stuck closed.Get another relay and this one doesn't turn over the starter till I put the key in,but when it starts the engine starts making a lot of noise ! It was rebuilt in 2009 and has not given me any problems.I hope the starter drive is maybe stuck.ANY IDEAS?
 
I know the starter relay didn't cause the noisy engine but I wonder if the Bendix drive didn't retract what kind of noise it would make?THE Engine was full of oil and I just drove it last week with no problems!
 
mikhett said:
I know the starter relay didn't cause the noisy engine but I wonder if the Bendix drive didn't retract what kind of noise it would make?THE Engine was full of oil and I just drove it last week with no problems!
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That's possible. You should pull the starter and have a look. If the bendix is engaged with the ring gear the starter will be difficult to remove.
 
I think the solenoid is not disconnecting the starter, so it continues to run and keeps the drive engaged. causing the noise. Can you not get a "good" solenoid? John
 
Lots of guys been having starter solenoid problems on another forum I visit. Most seem to made of inferior imports, some seem to have better luck with Napa. If you could find NOS it would be the best but pricey.
 
I agree with others it is likely a solenoid or bendix issue. I have several NORS solenoids. I can cross reference the part numbers with the Ford part number if you have it. While I am healing up from surgery I can not dig through the boxes yet as I can not take them down from the shelves. If you post the correct Ford part number I can look when I get healed up. Alsowould be glad to get you a list of various brand part numbers for you to look for from my Echlin parts interchange guide. After all I need something to occupy my mind. Rod
 
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