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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 12:51 PM
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i have a quick question i have a 53 f250 and i an going to switch to 12 volt. i am trying to order starter solenoid. the lmc catalog have a 56 12 volt one but it have any extra pole on the top that the older 6 volt didnt have. is this still the right solenoid that i need
 
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Yep, the second small terminal is for a 12 volts by-pass to the points (if you have them) during start up, …….with 12 volts and points you should have a ballast resistor to 6 volts to prevent point arcing/burning while running. See Julies wiring diagrams.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by davidm199
i have a quick question i have a 53 f250 and i an going to switch to 12 volt. i am trying to order starter solenoid. the lmc catalog have a 56 12 volt one but it have any extra pole on the top that the older 6 volt didnt have. is this still the right solenoid that i need
Beginning in 1956, Ford used the same 12V starter solenoid into the 1980's on everything, so it's available at any autoparts store.

B6AZ11450A .. Starter Solenoid (Motorcraft SW3).
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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alright thank i have some credit at lmc and it only 9 bucks so not to overpriced


thanks for the help
 
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alright thank i have some credit at lmc and it only 9 bucks so not to overpriced


thanks for the help
This may be a dumb question, but why would you order a part like that from LMC, pay for shipping, wait a week for it to show up, when you could just stop by your local, known-quality parts store and take one home today?
 
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I just bought one from Autozone for $12 - but it was the "Gold" model. The regular model was only $9.

Duralast F496G.
 
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LMC's have been the topic of several "problem" threads, too. Get one at the boneyard for $3, OEM Ford. They last forever.
 
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