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Originally Posted by Flyin4now
I have the same starting issue with my 1985 300D. I've done a lot of work on this. New shifter bushings, tested NSS, just to mention a few. I did not know about the headlight switch possibly being the culprit, but I wiil check it. I still have the intermittant problem.
BrassMonkey, I tried running two wires to a switch in the cabin, but obviously, I needed some real heavy gauge wire. It draws way too many amps. I think I used 12-14 gauge wire. It wouldn't do anything.
I wrote to a guy on here who had a post about installing the Ford starter solenoid, and I think that's what I'm going to do. He said to use one from a 1965 mustang or something. I certainly don't want to spend the money on a new starter and end up with the same issue. Not to mention what a pain these starters are to swap out.
You can read my original post here: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/316631-1985-300d-starting-issue.html |
Below is a pic of a Ford Type Solenoid. In the case of the Picture I am using it for a Glow Plug Relay.
I paid about $5 back in 1992 at at Junk Yard for it.
Also the Stock Starter Solenoid does not draw much Amperage if it is working normally. If you look at Remote Starter Seitches they do not have heavy Gauge Wires on them.