Hello, I am a new user to this site and this is my first post. I need help! I have a 92 model F-250 7.3 IDI and I need a new starter.I just don't know which one I need. Factory or rebuilt aftermarket ? Clockwise or counterclockwise ? offset or straight drive? I was having problems with GP's and GP controller, solved that problem, Now starter will not turn over.

 

Get a Mitsubishi gear reduction from Azone they will know what you want, just tell them the year etc.

 

Auto-Zone is offering 8 different starters to choose from, and the counter person cannot identify the Mitsubishi gear reduction type. Is there a part # that you are familiar with ?

 

i just installed one this weekend on my 94 f350 non-trubo 2wd the part # was
16561 from autozone it is a mistshubisi?? off set gear drive spins the motor like crazy now

 

I definetly appreciate the info !, called autozone they have one in stock for $139.95 plus $100.00 core charge.

 

thats the one have fun

 

From what I have been reading from other posts, It does'nt sound like it is going to be a picnic with the top bolt !

 

That top bolt really is not that bad. I have big hands that make ex-large gloves scream. 18 inch 3/8 ext is to long 12 inch is to short. Best comination I found was 12 inch 3/8 ext + 4 inch 3/8 ext. Leave the two other bolts just a little loose take a tool retrievel magnet put the bolt on the end get it started. Last starter I did for a buddy of mine in his apartment parking lot 20 mins down and back up. I even impressed myself.

 

I also had less problem with the upper starter bolt than I did the lower ps bolt on the IP.

 

ive replaced two of the mitsubishi starters. they work great, just dont like mud. its a good thing i work at autozone.

86 F350 4x4 6.9 IDI 3.55 36x12.5 Goodyears

 

Well, now I think we have and in with Auto-Zone or maybe a way to tweak the system?

 

make sure you get all the warranty info on it, and beat the **** out of it. i paid for my 1st, but ive got free replacement for life. 20% employee discount too

86 F350 4x4 6.9 IDI 3.55 36x12.5 Goodyears

 

My rebuild guy says that the NIPONDENSO starter for the Ford Diesels are the best you can get. They are Identical to the Mitsubishi, 'cept they're made by Nipondenso

 

Hau Scoble1. Which starter to buy depends on what you do with your pickup. Where do you drive it most? What is the toughest 'stuff' you drive it in (mud, snow/ice, water) & how deep (couple inches, up to the axles, up to the windows???? - OK, bad humor).. Also, what caused it to go out this time? Bad cable between the batteries, just got a defective one, etc.
If you're not modifying your pickup & you drive it mainly on highways & to work, not pulling heavy loads often (say weekly), you don't go looking for deep slick or sticky stuff to drive in, put the Mitsubishi starter on it & be done with it.
I live alone in the country, drive an '87 F250 4WD with 6.9-l. diesel with 4 on the floor. Occasionally get into muck &/or water, yearly get into slick snow, don't generally try to go thru anything past "approaching axle-deep".. I went thru a handful of Delco's in less than 6 months when we couldn't get the Mits that it's supposed to have - Obviously we don't do that anymore. If there's a plus side to it, I can change my starter darned near anywhere in 20 minutes or less....
But I don't recommend changing the brand of starter it comes with unless you have good reason. The Mits is a good tough starter if you don't clog it with muck. But then, no starter is likely to forgive you for that.
At $225 + tax for a new Mits or $156 + tax for a rebuilt Mits, vs. $75 each for a Delco (*5 = $375 had they not had a warrantee....); & I have no clue how much for any other supposedly-superior brand, your starter is your lifeline to going anywhere. Get a good one, take care of it, & don't confuse yourself with advertising claims. A person can 'claim' anything; the proof is in how does it perform. The guy at the parts store 'claimed' the Delco would do everything the Mits would do & last as long, after all... I had to get really ugly to make them stand behind the warrantee... But the Mits has performed fine for me at every temperature from -39F (3 days ago - PHOOEY!) to +116F last summer. And no, I didn't buy it from that parts store. So be careful who you listen to & then
"Lishen to yer gramma, shonny...."
I hope this helps you.. Now I need to post my problem. Thanks to all of you, guys who help me with this one...

 

i used my 1/4 snapon break head rachet with a 6 inch extension and had no trouble with the starter replacement,the break head rachet slipped right up there and gives lots of options as to where the handle goes.