Run on starter

I have a 1984 Ford E150. The starter keeps turning after the engine has
started. I disconnect the ignition wire from the starter relay to
de-energize it but the starter keeps turning. I turn the ignitiion switch
to the "off" position but the starter keeps turning with the engine turned
off. I disconnect the starter from the starter relay to stop the starter
from turning. With the ignition wire dosconnected from the starter
relay,I touch the starter power wire to the starter terminal on the relay
there is a large spark and a loud POP.

Is there anyone out there who has had this type of problem?

poorsoul wrote:
> I have a 1984 Ford E150. The starter keeps turning after the engine has
> started. I disconnect the ignition wire from the starter relay to
> de-energize it but the starter keeps turning. I turn the ignitiion switch
> to the "off" position but the starter keeps turning with the engine turned
> off. I disconnect the starter from the starter relay to stop the starter
> from turning. With the ignition wire dosconnected from the starter
> relay,I touch the starter power wire to the starter terminal on the relay
> there is a large spark and a loud POP.
>
> Is there anyone out there who has had this type of problem?

Sounds like the solenoid is stuck ( its on the fender) You probably
need a new one.

Mike
I failed to mention that in my post. I have replaced the starter relay
twice. After the replacement, the starter system works fine for a short
time and then it starts to act up again. Do you have anymome suggestions?

From your description, it still points to a faulty starter solenoid (relay).

You can prove one way or the other by doing this:-
remove the heavy wire between the starter and the solenoid
connect a heavy cable (about 1/4" diameter) to the starter terminal which
now has no cable attached
firmly press the other end onto battery positive terminal
Be very careful with this cable, wear safety glasses!!

The starter should turn only when the cable is touching the battery positive
terminal

If you haven't got a cable to use, you can improvise by using a normal jump
start lead. remove the alligator clip from one end

If the above is OK, I suggest you put a voltmeter on the out terminal of the
solenoid (the one with the cable disconnected) it should real nil volts.
Then energise it a few times (turn key to start) with the meter still
connected, to make sure it isn't sticking. (you should get 12 volts)

There are another 2 points to consider
1 The solenoid is not the correct one for this vehicle and works a few
times before burning the contacts together
2 The starter itself is shorting out internally and the extra high
current is burning the solenoid contacts together

Hope this of some help

Trefor




"poorsoul" > wrote in message
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> Mike
> I failed to mention that in my post. I have replaced the starter relay
> twice. After the replacement, the starter system works fine for a short
> time and then it starts to act up again. Do you have anymome suggestions?
>