Are you are talking about a dual terminal battery? This battery can be used in a side mount or top mount configuration whichever applies.
You replaced the battery, is it good?? You really haven't given sufficient info. Check the Battery, Cables, Solenoid, Starter. The way I read this is that you put in a new battery and the truck's engine will not turn over when you turn the key. When you jump the truck, it turns over, starts, and runs. Are you jumping from positive to positive and negative to negative on the batteries OR are you going battery post negative on the vehicle giving the jump to a frame, engine bracket, or body metal point on your F150? If you are going positive to positive/negative to negative on the batteries, then I suspect your new battery. If you are hooking the negative jumper up to a ground other than the negative post on your battery, then I would suspect a bad negative cable. Speaking of cables, did you clean any corrosion off of the terminals when you replaced the battery? Corrosion does funny things. If in doubt, replace the battery cables.
To change the battery in a Ford (2005) F150 pickup truck - one needs to open the hood and identify where the battery is. It should be on the passenger side, right next to the chassi. You need to disconnect the positive and negative leads and unscrew the bolts holding the battery. You then can replace the battery using the same setup.
its connected to your positive battery cable.
Follow the positive battery cable from the battery, it will lead you right to the starter.
on the positive battery cable
It depends on what year and engine you have but, if you follow the positive battery cable from the battery, it will lead you right to the starter.
Using a 5/16" 6 point box wrench or socket remove the negative battery cable first then the positive cable. Using a 13mm socket with a 10" extension remove the battery hold down bolt and remove clamp wedge. Remove the battery, clean up battery tray and cable ends with water and baking soda and wire brush. Install new battery, reinstall battery clamp and bolt. Attach positive battery cable first then negative cable. You will need to reset clock and radio settings.
passenger side, on fender well by positive side of battery. ;)
Try jumping it off. If it cranks remove the + side on the battery. If it shuts off the alternator is bad .If it does not shut off clean the battery terminals . Have the battery checked at the Auto Zone.
To check the pickup under the distributor on a 1994 Plymouth Acclaim with a 2.5-liter engine, first disconnect the negative battery cable for safety. Remove the distributor cap and rotor to access the pickup coil. Use a multimeter to measure the resistance across the pickup coil terminals; it should typically be within the manufacturer's specified range. If the reading is outside this range or if there are signs of damage, the pickup coil may need to be replaced.
To wire a voltage regulator on a 1978 Dodge pickup, first disconnect the battery to ensure safety. The voltage regulator typically has three terminals: the battery terminal connects to the battery positive, the field terminal connects to the alternator, and the ground terminal connects to the vehicle's chassis or engine block for proper grounding. Ensure all connections are secure and free of corrosion before reconnecting the battery and testing the system. Always refer to the vehicle’s service manual for specific wiring diagrams and details.
Look at the battery cables, if the positive goes to the frame, then the entire sytem is a positive grounding sytem ,including the charging system. Mark Great simple answer Mark. This will also be of great help to you. An online 1941 Chevy Shop Manual. http://chevy.tocmp.com/1941shop/index.htm