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Do you have 2 starters?

It's not a grounding post, it's where the 12 volts from the start circuit triggers the solenoid

Bad solenoid I think?

You can also take a piece of wire and jumper from the big post (batt connection) on the solenoid to the small post where the small wire is connected, be ready for a bit of a spark. Are you sure you connected the small wire to the proper side of the solenoid? should be on the small post closest...

Do you have a test light for 12 volt systems?

If you find your VM, have someone turn the key to the start position while you have the VM connected to the small wire on the starter, you should see 12v in the start position

I think your going to have to dig out that voltmeter. . .

Do you get any noise at all when you have it in the start/crank key position? besides the 2 mentioned?

Download the CUCV manuals, you WILL need them in the future. . .

If the batteries are of the same manufacturer and have the same date code, replace them both.

Good job! That was going to be my next suggestion! :beer:

Ok, do it again, this time on the positive post of the front battery to the same engine ground you used before

Positive post of the rear battery to a good engine ground

Can you connect the meter and have your wife try to start the truck? and note the voltage during the attempt to start

I would take the batteries to a parts store and have them load tested if possible.

big one and one little one

terminal blocks, sorry

Also check ALL the connections on the fuse blocks on the pass side firewall, make sure they are all clean and tight.

Wow. . . . Is that even legal? Good luck to him! That had to be a slow trip!