Hit a snag - starter

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  1. mcknight77

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    This morning it looked like I would be able to make the opener on Sunday. This afternoon, not so much. Went to fire it and no starter engagement.

    I have a small gear reduction starter in it that lists for mid '90s trucks and Broncos. It's a two bolt 10 tooth starter. I need the small starter for header clearance and for a internal solenoid. I don't want to mount an external solenoid on the inner fender panel.

    The problem is the C-4 is the original '74 Mav and the 5.0 is an '86. So, I can't just look up a starter in the parts book.

    Anyone have any recommendations?

    Jim
     
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    There are PMGR starters that work, I have one on my Comet that has '91 5.0 & orig C4... I bought mine from ebay for the 157T C4, it determines what starter fits, not the engine...
     
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    Good info, guys. Thanks. I'll see if I can figure this out today.

    If I can get the starter fixed all I have left is to install the Caltracks, weigh the car and get it aligned.
     
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    What starter did you have??
     
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    The starter fit mid '90s Broncos and pickups. The part number from O'Reiley was 5310. The one that worked was a 5308 for a '95 Mustang 5.0.
     

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