I went out and tried to start my 92 D250 today and the engine cranked a couple of times and then started clicking. So I figured that the battery was pretty dead and pulled my ford up to jump start it. Even with cables attached it did the same thing. So I pulled the battery terminals off, cleaned them and reattached everything, still the same. So I disconnected the terminals and hooked my jumper cables straight to the terminals, bypassing the battery and same thing. The map light, courtesy light, and power window work find with the jumper cables attached. I'm getting 13.4 volts through the jumper cables so I know I'm getting enough voltage. I'm thinking maybe starter? Any ideas. I was planning on using it this coming weekend to go get the rest of my parts but that might have to wait now.

 

It sounds as though your starter is due a rebuild. Check the How-To in the Sticky.

Pure Diesel Power now sells starter rebuild parts (contacts as such).

 

Is it the five-speed ??

If so, just roll-start it and don't shut it off until you are done.

 

Hit the starter a few times with a hammer, then try starting it.

 

It's kinda hard to push start it when you are by yourself. I'll try banging on the starter some tomorrow. I was afraid it would be the starter.