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    B1700 HSD - irregular cranking.

    Relay solved the problem. Two day test with at least 50 starts. No problems. FWIW - Idaho - new solenoid didn't solve it. Neither did new primary wires, grinding or sanding clean all contacts, new ignititon and lockout switches. Excessive resistance (current drain) is in the harness and...
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    B1700 HSD - irregular cranking.

    rentthis - New cables will be installed as part of winch project. i'll check all grounds then. North - The relay will only circumvent the solenoids internal starter contacts. Roadworthy advised that if the relay was clicking it was activating. Right now I'm putting up with the irregular...
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    B1700 HSD - irregular cranking.

    No open auto stores around here - CV19. Dealer asks $137 for solenoid. Amazon has relay for $35. Relay is on order. THNX guys Stay safe. Hal
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    B1700 HSD - irregular cranking.

    Geo - Anyhwere I can get just the solenoid? I'm still new at this so darn stupid questions may arise.
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    B1700 HSD - irregular cranking.

    Wolfman - seat switch was removed eons ago.
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    B1700 HSD - irregular cranking.

    New to this forum so excuse me if this is somewhere that can be searched. 1994 B1700 HSD. 6500 hrs. Irregular turn over when trying to start. Turn key - click, or starts right up - or several (most is 5 or 6) clicks then starts like a champ. I've tested and reset all the lockouts. Inspected...