Since you only changed the starter and had to remove the wires to do that, check your wiring. Is there another post or clip that powers the starting circuit? Have someone operate the key while you check the starting circuit with a circuit tester.

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Regards

Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

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Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.