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efiguero
Explorer
Dec 22, 2013

Starter location on 1997 e350 super duty class c?

I think I may need a new starter and need some assistance locating it. I think I found the solenoid but can't seem to identify the starter. Any assistance would be great, pictures even better. It's a ...
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j-d
Explorer II
Dec 22, 2013
It's a PMGR (Permanent Magnet Gear Reduction) starter. The cable from the Under-Hood Solenoid powers the Solenoid on the Starter Motor. That Solenoid powers the Starter and engages the Drive. In a GM application the battery cable goes right to the solenoid on the Starter and that Solenoid is fired off from the Start Position of the Ignition Switch. So in Ford V10, there are truly TWO solenoids.

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