Truck Broke Down

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by c418, Dec 28, 2010.

  1. c418

    c418 Full Access Member

    Posts:
    1,421
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2010
    Location:
    *
    This happened a few months back, but I thought y'all might like to hear another success story regarding the durability and longevity of these trucks when they are well taken care of.

    In 13 years and 153,000 miles of existence, my truck wouldn't start. For the first time ever something went mechanically wrong. Long story short the metal tab connecting the battery wire to the starter solenoid became so corroded and rusted it broke off and wouldn't allow for a connection to be made.

    I just thought it was really cool that after all this time and heavy use as a work truck the ONLY thing to go wrong was with a Quarter sized piece of metal. Replaced it with a new piece, and just as good as new!

    -1.jpg
     
  2. rrogers

    rrogers Supporting Member

    Age:
    46
    Posts:
    8,810
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2010
    Location:
    east tn
    hell yeah glad you got it fixed man
     
  3. liter of cola

    liter of cola X tra L arge

    Posts:
    1,293
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 1, 2010
    Location:
    INDIANA
    thats awesome!
     
  4. backwoodscountryman

    backwoodscountryman Broken Truck Edition

    Posts:
    3,579
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 29, 2010
    Location:
    Backwoods
    Very nice.
     
  5. davbell22602

    davbell22602 67-79 Ford Trucks #1

    Age:
    47
    Posts:
    506
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2010
    Location:
    Bunker Hill, WV
    Cool deal
     
  6. Ak 08 stx

    Ak 08 stx The Only One

    Age:
    35
    Posts:
    7,569
    Likes Received:
    284
    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2010
    Location:
    North Pole, ALASKA
    thats awsome
     
  7. Old_Skl_Raptr

    Old_Skl_Raptr GrandsonOfTheConfederacy

    Age:
    33
    Posts:
    10,433
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2010
    Location:
    Auburn, AL
    that happened to our 250 a few years ago. glad to see it was so minor
     
  8. VanoFord

    VanoFord Banned

    Age:
    43
    Posts:
    6,925
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 29, 2010
    Location:
    In my own imaginary world, where. Respect for wome
    not only is it nice to see a 98 w/ 153k still going strong, but for the 4.6L to be goin that long and strong makes me glad i got into my 4.6L. very cool!
     
  9. Old_Skl_Raptr

    Old_Skl_Raptr GrandsonOfTheConfederacy

    Age:
    33
    Posts:
    10,433
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2010
    Location:
    Auburn, AL
    i wish i had a single cab with 4x4 and the 4.6 as a DD so i could start a 4-link in mine :)
     
  10. tater

    tater I WANT IT ALL

    Posts:
    1,123
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2010
    Location:
    Holland, MI
    very nice. my 4.6 in my 97 has 270k on it and this summer i replaced the factory starter.
     

Share This Page