tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34744429.post717158052129173381..comments2023-11-19T06:49:06.290-05:00Comments on Riding With Mud: Rain AgainMUDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210979052443058111noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34744429.post-80894776008912078572016-10-12T11:04:17.497-04:002016-10-12T11:04:17.497-04:00I had to replace the switch a couple of years ago....I had to replace the switch a couple of years ago. I replaced the solenoid and the screws were too short and I drilled out the path for them and it allowed moisture to get into the solenoid and it rusted the interior of it. The result is that it would not engage. The good news is that there is a rebuilt starter for about $300. A new Bosh starter would have been about $800. A rebuilt is on the way.<br />MUDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210979052443058111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34744429.post-72656953372770721072016-09-28T22:26:22.481-04:002016-09-28T22:26:22.481-04:00I had a similar problem on my ford 1700. It turne...I had a similar problem on my ford 1700. It turned out to be the ignition switch. Yours may be different but mine has the pre heat contact built into the ignition. It has 3 positions. Pre-heat, off, run, and start to the far clockwise position. Internal contact points inside the switch sends voltage to the started. The pre=heat and start contacts were burnt and didn't sent enough voltage to the starter to activate the starter solenoid. If your battery is up to charge check the ign switch. Also make sure the ground on your battery is making good contact to the frame.Ray I.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01982119597400256386noreply@blogger.com