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3 post starter solenoid..

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limp

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My car ( 83 5 liter) has this 3 post solenoid with, from what I have researched, the 79-86, bracket......
All I can find is a 4 post with this style bracket..
Is a 4 post my only option or will a newer 3 point solenoid with the newer bracket fit my car?
Thanks
 

7991LXnSHO

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The 4th post (little) can be ignored IIRC. Put a vacuum cap over the terminal if you want to be OCD and run it. Wells and Standard consolidated Ford solenoids (yes, relays) years ago and I remember seeing instructions in the boxes.
 
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