Just curiouis as to if anyone knows what the solenoid would be drawing for amps on a 351m, automatic. The reason I ask is I have just gone through 2 new cheapo solenoids and wondered if a solenoid that is rated for more amps be better or does any one have a brand they recommend?

 

I am not sure what to tell you. The newer solenoids seem to be junk, everyone seems to have the sticking problem with them right after they put them on. A good guess would be 100-150amps depending on the temp outside.

I don't know if the motorcraft brand is any better or not. Everyone seems to be getting their parts from China now. A old one out of the junkyard may work better than anything.

 

Yes, not sure either. Bought 2 brand new ones and have killed one and the other is sticking. A buddy of mine was wondering about a solenoid from a diesel as it would be able to draw more power. I was just curious if this would be a route to go as I would think if it had to draw more power than what was needed, then maybe, it might be built a little better.

 

Time for that PMGR starter upgrade.

 

PMGR starter upgrade? Never heard of that. The starter, solenoid, and all battery cables are new, but seemed to track the problem back to the solenoid.