Replacing starter
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Fleet Mechanic
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Replacing starter
Has anybody used an AC Delco starter? I know, kind of wrong, but Rock Auto has new ones, no Motorcraft showing.
And, it has been suggested before to use a three bolt, but mine, which has been replaced by previous owner, is two bolt. Will a three work?
Any other thoughts on which way to go appreciated.
Thanks.
And, it has been suggested before to use a three bolt, but mine, which has been replaced by previous owner, is two bolt. Will a three work?
Any other thoughts on which way to go appreciated.
Thanks.
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I think my '01 could have accommodated a 2 or a 3 bolt starter - the dealer made a big deal out of which starter I needed, but it was drilled for both, as far as I could determine. If the Delco is 'new' - not reman, it might be ok. I'd be wary of any reman. for a 7.3.
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I just replaced my starter on my 2002 F350. Went with a Napa 4N-9296. Its a 2 bolt hi torque gear reduction. I paid $235 for it and it came with a lifetime warranty. It turns my motor over like a a Honda civic!
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The 3-bolt direct drive starter probably won't work out without swapping out longer battery and starter solenoid/relay (my '02 has starter relay). The 3 bolt units are twice the size and the starter solenoid is rotated a bit compared to the 2-bolt gear reduction ones.
Good luck
Good luck
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Here is a side by side view of the 2-bolt and the 30bolt. MCFord is correct in that the solenoid is clocked differently but in my 01 Excursion everything hooked up no problem. Best of luck to you! Let us know what you end up doing.
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Has anybody used an AC Delco starter? I know, kind of wrong, but Rock Auto has new ones, no Motorcraft showing.
And, it has been suggested before to use a three bolt, but mine, which has been replaced by previous owner, is two bolt. Will a three work?
Any other thoughts on which way to go appreciated.
Thanks.
And, it has been suggested before to use a three bolt, but mine, which has been replaced by previous owner, is two bolt. Will a three work?
Any other thoughts on which way to go appreciated.
Thanks.
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Why not repair your current starter. My problem was the solenoid on the starter was sticking and I replaced it with a new one from
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Plus it is an engagement/drive problem, so starter needs to come apart. Plus it is a rebuilt the previous owner put on. All things point to replace with a new one, not feeling like core charge issues.
In the old days, I would rebuild in a heart beat. Just not a good option for me now.
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Hey Tom, I had to replace mine in a pinch a couple weeks ago. From what I read, both styles will fit and work. They are both gear reduction, but the smaller two bolt starter is faster. That's what I stick with, oreilly reman with a lifetime warranty. It's not that hard to replace if I have to do it again. And like I said, I was in a pinch (camper in the air above the truck and truck couldn't get out to finish setting up.)
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Hey Tom, I had to replace mine in a pinch a couple weeks ago. From what I read, both styles will fit and work. They are both gear reduction, but the smaller two bolt starter is faster. That's what I stick with, oreilly reman with a lifetime warranty. It's not that hard to replace if I have to do it again. And like I said, I was in a pinch (camper in the air above the truck and truck couldn't get out to finish setting up.)
On a side note, keep an eye on your fifth wheel pin box area. Mine had some bad cracks on the frame around where the brackets weld on. Had it repaired in Loveland. Very lucky it didn't come apart while towing.
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I found two online for NAPA, one is Nippondenso, and the one you used just says Ford when the parts guy looked it up. Both brand new, but they stock the 9296.