or, you need a new starter celiniod* i dont see how you could of switched sides of the celiniod when u only replaced the starter *spelling error, i know
The starter solenoid should be located on the inside fender close to the battery. It will have the positive battery cable connected to it.
Ford's fusible links are usually connected to the battery side of the starter solenoid.
Generally find fuseable links on a Ford connected to the battery side of the starter relay/solenoid.
Battery may have been weak the previous day and when trying to start created excessive heat through the starter solenoid causing it to "weld" in the closed postion. When charged battery was installed solenoid was already in closed position. May release itself or solenoid may have to be replaced
Ford's fusible links are usually connected to the battery side of the starter solenoid.
Bad Starter....
Starter problems can be caused by several things: Weak battery because of battery failure or alternator that is not charging the battery. Falty connection between the battery and the starter. Solenoid failure or bad connection on the solenoid. Starter failure. Neutral lockout switch failure. Bad connection between keyswitch and starter.
The starter should be between the engine and trans on the right side of the truck. Disconnect battery, remove wire from starter to battery. There should only be 3 bolts attaching the starter to the trans bellhousing.
Disconnect the - battery cableRaise and support vehicleDisconnect wiring harness at top of starterRemove starter mounting boltsRemove starter
It should be in the engine compartment somewhere close to the battery. The easiest way to find it is to follow the positive (red) cable from the battery until it connects to the solenoid. The solenoid is not very big and also has one or two small wires connected to it besides the battery cable.
Remove the starter power wire from the battery that goes to starter. Starter is between the transmission and engine. Remove the 3 bolts from the starter to the transhousing. Replace new starter re-install the power wire.:) Disconnect the battery first!!! Also, besides the battery cable there should also be a starter switch wire (probably a spade connection).
Disconnect the - battery cable Raise and support vehicle Disconnect the wiring at the top of starter Remove starter mounting bolts Twist starter to remove