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Title: 5.4 starter repair
Post by: bsprowl on May 31, 2020, 11:34:38 AM

The kick out solenoid on the starter doesn't work.  The starter spins but doesn't engage.  Getting the starter off was easy.

Should I just replace the solenoid or the complete starter?

Thanks

Title: Re: 5.4 starter repair
Post by: winr1 on June 01, 2020, 01:46:33 AM

What does a decent starter cost ??



Ricky.

Title: Re: 5.4 starter repair
Post by: bsprowl on June 01, 2020, 09:40:40 AM

Starter at Advanced Auto $150, Solenoid $36.  I doing just the solenoid.

Title: Re: 5.4 starter repair
Post by: Falcon67 on June 01, 2020, 10:13:15 AM

IMHO - DO NOT buy anything rebuilt.  Find a local rebuilder and use them.  Or go to a wrecking yard and source a good used OEM until while your stocker is in the shop.  Rebuilds from parts stores are crap. 

Title: Re: 5.4 starter repair
Post by: BigBlueIron on June 02, 2020, 03:53:21 PM

I kept both the starter and alternator from my 7.3 and had rebuilt locally. Got lucky and picked up a new motorcraft starter for free, rebuilt original is still on the shelf. Bought the lifetime alternator from Napa, bet I've warranted it 8 times. Throw the rebuilt original on until I get time to change it back out. They must have finally stepped up the quality tho, haven't had to change one in couple years.