Newer/older Starters
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Newer/older Starters
My 90 Bronco 5.0 FI with AOD transmission uses the same style starter that Ford has used on everything for 40 years. My 93 Bronco 5.0 FI with E4OD transmission uses the newer "mini" starter. Are these starters interchangable? Can I put the mini starter on my old Fords, does the older starter fit the 93? On the newer mini starter are they the same from the Mustangs etc.? Do any of the newer starters fit the Bronco?
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I did the conversion on my 90 5.8. It's very easy and a worthwhile investment. The new starter is much quieter and more efficient. I had to make one wire change, and it was included in the kit.
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Installed a new mini starter in my 1988 5.8L last week. A standard rebuilt starter from Auto Zone worked OK for maybe the first 6 months. Thereafter, starter would crank very slowly on restart attempts, once engine reached a normal 180-195 degree running temp. Live in South Florida where it is hot year round, made the decision to purchase a high torque mini starter which was ordered online. New starter cranks a hot engine very quickly ... best $68.00 total investment I've made in a while.
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Got it on ebay ... PartzFinder Performance ... "Buy it now" @ $59.00, shipping was $8.40. Received starter the following day by UPS! Easy install, one extra wire required, comes in the box. One other thing, standard connector from old starter cable must to be drilled open to 5/16" ... hold connector with visegrips. John
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Originally Posted by FS88Bronco
Got it on ebay ... PartzFinder Performance ... "Buy it now" @ $59.00, shipping was $8.40. Received starter the following day by UPS! Easy install, one extra wire required, comes in the box. One other thing, standard connector from old starter cable must to be drilled open to 5/16" ... hold connector with visegrips. John
If you are debating doing the swap, go ahead and do it - you will be happy that you did.
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Yes!
It's a worthwhile upgrade. For your Bronco, just ask for a starter for a 93 Mustang with an automatic - if you go to an auto parts store. Take your core back later, and no one will be the wiser
They like to take in the same kind of starter for a core...Heh heh heh...
Rewiring was simple - one new wire was needed, I used a 10 guage wire, about 36" long, and trimmed to length, with eyes on each end. It goes to the switched side of the starter solenoid. The heavy starter lead becomes a constant power, and goes to the same solenoid post as the positive battery lead. It works like a champ.
It's a worthwhile upgrade. For your Bronco, just ask for a starter for a 93 Mustang with an automatic - if you go to an auto parts store. Take your core back later, and no one will be the wiser
They like to take in the same kind of starter for a core...Heh heh heh...Rewiring was simple - one new wire was needed, I used a 10 guage wire, about 36" long, and trimmed to length, with eyes on each end. It goes to the switched side of the starter solenoid. The heavy starter lead becomes a constant power, and goes to the same solenoid post as the positive battery lead. It works like a champ.
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I had the same problem on my 1989 Bronco and replaced all of the battery cables with a 0 gauge welding wire. I just made the cables up (under $25 bucks) and she cranks over like a champ wether hot or cold. The ground cable from the battery is usually the culprit for the hard starts. Start your engine when it's hot and feel the battery cables. If they are hot or warm then you know for sure they are the problem. Also be sure to clean you terminals real good and coat them with a preservative. Just wanted to share and possibly save you some money. However the starter kit seems to be pretty well priced.
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