mjp108

It turns out that the new battery I bought was defective. Had to order a new one. Thanks for all the ideas.

I will take some pictures.

I jump it while connected to the battery posts.

If it starts when “jumped,” could it still be corrosion or something else with the starter cables?

The battery is, and always has been attached to the engine block. It’s connection looks clean. I’ve also just replaced the solenoid, but that didn’t solve the problem, either. Have not yet checked the connection to the starter.

I have a ‘56 T-Bird that won’t start unless I jump it. It doesn’t “click” or anything. Totally dead. It always starts when I jump it, which might suggest a battery problem. I just bought a new a new battery and installed it, expecting to have solved the problem. Nope. Still deader than a door nail. Any ideas? Since I can jump it, that seems to rule out starter and alternator problems.