Changing a starter?
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From: Topeka, KS
Changing a starter?
I've got a 96 F250 with the PSD. I think the starter just went out and before I have the truck towed to a mechanic I wanted to know how hard they are to change and where they are on the engine.
I've got basic mechanical skills and have changed things like the glow plugs, cam position sensor, water pumps, alternators, etc. and I'm not scared to get my hands dirty.
Easy?
I've got basic mechanical skills and have changed things like the glow plugs, cam position sensor, water pumps, alternators, etc. and I'm not scared to get my hands dirty.
Easy?
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From: boston ma (the bean)
i would say very eazy if you have done the glow plugs and a water pump on your psd starter is on the pass side it has 2 or 3 bolts holding it in it has been a while since i have done one the only hard part is getting it out of its spot but it is not bad just disco the batts so you wont arc the pos cable on the frame and you good to go dont pay someone if you dont have to
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Not very hard at all 3 bolts plus the cable nut. Kind of heavy but one man can do it no prob. Two is easier but may get in the way. Passenger side can't miss it. Big electric motor. Disconnect batteries before removing. Remove cable nut then take out three bolts that hold it in. I usually take out the bottom one last. Completely remove other two with the bottom one tight and the starter will stay put. Then take out the bottom one while holding the starter in place and keeping it from falling on you. When putting back in I try to put the top bolt in finger tight first then the others. If not, you can put the bottom one in and get it fairly snug but not too tight so you can still move it a bit to align the other two bolts. Don't forget to reconnect the cable while you are under there and it is easy. You pick when is the best time to connect the cable. Then when tight and installed reconnect the battery cables and start. Not a hard job just kind of dirty. Wear safety glasses since you are under the starter most of the time and dirt gets in your eyes. Good luck and keep us posted.
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Originally Posted by Neal 97 250
Hit the solenoid wit a hammer to see if it will engage it. If the starter makes a funny "whining" noise I guarantee it is bad. Mine did.
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If you have the time take the starter off and take it to Advance or similiar place they will be glad to chech it for you. Or you can give it true voltage either with jumper cables or using a screwdriver to jump across the terminals. If it spins an turns the motor over it is good. BE SURE TO HAVE IT IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. We don't want a dead OBS buddy.
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Originally Posted by Neal 97 250
If you have the time take the starter off and take it to Advance or similiar place they will be glad to chech it for you. Or you can give it true voltage either with jumper cables or using a screwdriver to jump across the terminals. If it spins an turns the motor over it is good. BE SURE TO HAVE IT IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. We don't want a dead OBS buddy.
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I guess if the starter ever does go out, I'll know what to do!
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glad to hear all is well again. i had a problem with mine in the fall where it wouldnt start at all. ended up replacing everthing from the batteries back to the starter, so now i knwo i atleast have all new starting equipment! the new starter ended up doing it for me. now i just have a spare, working starter solenoid, also.
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Originally Posted by Neal 97 250
Cograts on the fix. This place is great and will save you lots of money.