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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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replacing starter

I'm replacing the starter on '96 powerstroke--how difficult??--any problems I should be prepared for??--tanls
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by relliott14
I'm replacing the starter on '96 powerstroke--how difficult??--any problems I should be prepared for??--tanls
Simple job,,,Most guys are using one of these.....http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-Ford-7-3-Diesel-Starter-Powerstroke-Truck-High-Tork_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ46093QQihZ003QQite mZ130079230977QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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They said :
Used On:
(2000-2003) Ford Excursion 7.3L( Power Stroke Diesel)

(2003-95) Ford E Series Van 7.3L (Power Stroke Diesel)

(2003-94) Ford F Series Pickup 7.3L (Power Stroke Diesel)

Does it works in our OBS?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by RÖENTGEEP
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(2000-2003) Ford Excursion 7.3L( Power Stroke Diesel)



(2003-95) Ford E Series Van 7.3L (Power Stroke Diesel)

(2003-94) Ford F Series Pickup 7.3L (Power Stroke Diesel)

Does it works in our OBS?
Yep ...two bolts instead of three, & one wire needs to have the hole made a bit larger to fit on the solonoid...Gear reduction , spins much faster .. they all love em....You can call DB electic it think, they can fill you in....
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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easy job. did mine year and half ago. bolts came loose after a couple of days, and i definitely tightened them. loctited them.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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It really is a very easy task in comparison to some of the other jobs you may do on your truck. Shouldnt take you more than about 1/2 hour if you are at all mechanically inclined.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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I cut my post as it was to the wrong thread.
 

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I just bought and returned a brandnew "Nippon Denso " starter the reason I returned it unused is that it was not at all a Nippon Denso but actully a after market unit made in China with no markings what so ever as to who actually made the starter.. My local Ford dealer has factory authorized and warrteed starters for around 200. I also am on my 3rd AutoZone starter in just 13 months, auto zone starters are junk and will leave ya sittin on the side of the road.............
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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Orange County remans are good as well as Visteon. Visteon remans Fords "Motorcraft" starters.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Action4478
Yep ...two bolts instead of three, & one wire needs to have the hole made a bit larger to fit on the solonoid...Gear reduction , spins much faster .. they all love em....You can call DB electic it think, they can fill you in....
Thank you Action.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaaaaaaackman
I just bought and returned a brandnew "Nippon Denso " starter the reason I returned it unused is that it was not at all a Nippon Denso but actully a after market unit made in China with no markings what so ever as to who actually made the starter.. My local Ford dealer has factory authorized and warrteed starters for around 200. I also am on my 3rd AutoZone starter in just 13 months, auto zone starters are junk and will leave ya sittin on the side of the road.............
stick around a while and you will see me say this again and again....dont buy anything from autozone. cheapest parts store, get what u pay for. few more bucks will put you in at advance, kragen, pepboys, carquest, whatever is in your neck of the woods, and u will be better off (most of the time). if u really care about your psd, stick with napa, and what the guys here on fte recommend from the internet and other suppliers. don't use fram filters. get one, they're cheap, and cut it open. then cut open a good one, even after it's used u will be able to tell the difference in design.
 
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Originally Posted by RÖENTGEEP
Thank you Action.
You're welcome.....
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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I am having a hell of time trying to get my starter out 1997 f 250 diesel I have the three bolts removed and the starter will barely budge any help wpould be appreciated
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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as long as you have the three bolts out and your starter is junk.... hit it with a big hammer. its probably just got a bunch of corrosion or mud or something holding it in there. and just a note, DON'T HIT THE OIL PAN!!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by racquetmaster
I am having a hell of time trying to get my starter out 1997 f 250 diesel I have the three bolts removed and the starter will barely budge any help wpould be appreciated
If it isnt a good starter ,maybe tap on it with a hammer?...
 
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