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Just bought a 1988 F350 4x4 crew cab $1,200. A Franken-Ford with at least 8 trucks stitched together. The starter it came with sounds like a garbage disposal full of silverware. It will start the truck but that flywheel won't last long. The transmission is a ZF S5-42 and a 460 motor, the starter I took off is what the parts house says its the right one, but if you look a the bell housing it doesn't match. I'm worried that I'm SOL with the trans and flywheel matching the starter. So what is the the starter that would have the best chance to work? Thanks.
Your German designed transmission was originally built to bolt behind the diesel engines. 88 was the first year for gas engines to receive that tranny. That said, your question belongs in the, Older, Classic and Antique truck section of the forums. Click on the FORUMS tab, at the top left of your page and scroll down to the appropriate section. Ask your question there and you will, more than likely, receive numerous, helpful replies.
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