starter problems
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I have a 87 F-150 with a Mallory ignition and MSD coil. Recently the starter has been engaging just fine, but it's not disengaging, it just keeps running. So then you have to disconnect the battery in order to stop it. I've changed the starter, the solenoid switch, I can't think of anything else. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Ken
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Ken
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I've had a similar problem with my 1984 F-150. I have gone through 3 starters in 7 years. The last two starters would not disengage after starting and very quickly burned out. I am convinced this problem is caused by buying cheap, remanufactured starters. I read an article stating that this is caused by a weak metal arm that actuates the starter motor gear. When this arm breaks it jams the gear making it unable to return to a non-engaged position. It was also mentioned in this article that you can remove this arm and make a small weld to strengthen it. Sorry I don't have specifics.
When my starter fails next time I will buy a brand new starter. There are also heavy duty aftermarket starters. These will cost $200 or more but this would just about equal the cost and time spent replacing starters every other year.
Mark H.
I've had a similar problem with my 1984 F-150. I have gone through 3 starters in 7 years. The last two starters would not disengage after starting and very quickly burned out. I am convinced this problem is caused by buying cheap, remanufactured starters. I read an article stating that this is caused by a weak metal arm that actuates the starter motor gear. When this arm breaks it jams the gear making it unable to return to a non-engaged position. It was also mentioned in this article that you can remove this arm and make a small weld to strengthen it. Sorry I don't have specifics.
When my starter fails next time I will buy a brand new starter. There are also heavy duty aftermarket starters. These will cost $200 or more but this would just about equal the cost and time spent replacing starters every other year.
Mark H.
