Engine Correct cable to starter install?
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So could I cut off the tab? Service manual picture does not show a tab.. Not enough room to come straight off the starter with the tab...
Also, do I put the cable in the gap between the brass and steel connectors on the starter??
i'm not there so I'll say cut the tab off, cable on top of brass.
I would have switched to the newer style starter but that's me
I would have switched to the newer style starter but that's me
Thanks.....i'm not there so I'll say cut the tab off, cable on top of brass.
I would have switched to the newer style starter but that's me
Its the original starter I had rebuilt in Tampa.......
Annnnnnnnd????
Outstanding selling point,
Really just kidding, Ford used the same basic starter design for what, like thirty years?
Outstanding selling point,
Really just kidding, Ford used the same basic starter design for what, like thirty years?
And, since my lack knowledge about Fords ( kinda obvious I'm sure) When I bolt the original starter to the original Bell housing, with the original flywheel ( yes its been surfaced) I know this part of the rebuild will function correctly....
Heck I even had the original clutch pressure plate rebuilt by a local clutch shop...... Bolted right up....
Mopar has a newer quiet, faster turning starter too.. I had my original rebuilt on my Dodge and it worked fine..... Best part is it still had that Mopar noisy cranking sound........
Ok. so is it a special screw or bolt that holds the cable to the starter?? I cannot find anything that will thread into these threads... Seem to be 1/4" but the brass part is slightly off so I can't get a straight shot at it and I do not want to screw it up..
Appreciate any help here......
Appreciate any help here......
That copper/brass tongue should move around enough to get the bolt started or take a screw driver and wallow out the hole/slot a little.
@limp
A local rebuild by a electric motor shop who stands behind their work is a wise choice. I had a tech at a stealership that would only put in alternators and starters he rebuilt for reliability sake.
Trim the tab and put the cable on top of the sandwich.
I agree 100%, the dump truck has the same starter from the factory, repaired one time by a local shop that's been around for ever, that's 600k miles.
think about that for a moment.
Were good there. What I really need is a bolt thread count for what fits it?? Anyone done this before?? Or do I need some elderly assistance..
You need someone young enough to want to crawl under the car or someone with a lift.
@General karthief 600k miles is a long time for an electrical part!
On my way to the hardware store with the starter AGAIN...
Pretty interesting info so far.... I called a local ford dealer ( very helpful young guy) and he looked up the part number ( discontinued) but he googled it while we were talking and it showed 1/4-20.... thats what I have and its not correct... Forgot to get the Part # from him.........
I called the electric rebuild place and they told me 5/16 fine or course... I don't think so.....
Hopefully I will not be in a hurry at the hardware store this time and I will make sure what I get fits.... Will give the metrics a try.....
thanks everyone.......
It should be an SAE (non metric) prolly fine thread but it's been a long time.
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