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A lot. It’s an 83 that has far outlived the hour meter.

It will start fine cold but after warming up it will not restart without a shot of either. Runs fine until I shut it off and then then it just turns over trying to restart. Any help much appreciated.

Thanks again for all your help. I have another issue but think it best to start another thread.

Ahh, good to know. Would it be safe to assume that the cold start is working if that wire is pulling high amperage through my meter? Is there a better test? Is it easily repairable if not working? Cold starting would be handy here in the north east.

Success!!!!… It worked. You made my day. Thanks again. One more question. I am also replacing the ignition switch. I did not realize my original switch has both a right turn start position and a left turn start position. Is the left turn position for the glow plugs? I never could figure how to...

Thank you for the tip. I will try it again, now and report back.

Thank you for the details. I thought the backhoe was older than it is. Regarding the starter: The part number you provided crosses over to a Napa part number 91-17-8882 that I tried but does not fit. The original starter has a pointed bendix housing and the rear end of the starter is chamfered...

Hi Folks, I’m new here and recently became the owner of an older Ford backhoe, 3-cyl diesel. I am having difficulty finding a replacement starter. Part of the problem is I am not too sure year and model. I am wondering if someone can help me decode my serial# and provide the model and year...