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Peranaman · 06-04-2005, 11:03 AM

Hi - I have a Ford 302 motor (1971 vintage) and a C4 auto box. The starter motor is awful. It has a high pitched engagement ring to it - it then continues to whizz away if the engine doesn't fire. It's so bad I wait until there's no-one around before starting!

Can you suggest a good replacement starter that is like a pre-engaged type so it doesn't make that infernal noise and frighten the children and horses??

The motor is in a Ford Capri Mk1 (Europe style) Perana from South Africa - but I'm in the UK.

thanks Chris

06-04-2005, 11:03 AM	#1
Peranaman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1	Ford 302 starter motor - Aarrgghhh.!!!! Hi - I have a Ford 302 motor (1971 vintage) and a C4 auto box. The starter motor is awful. It has a high pitched engagement ring to it - it then continues to whizz away if the engine doesn't fire. It's so bad I wait until there's no-one around before starting! Can you suggest a good replacement starter that is like a pre-engaged type so it doesn't make that infernal noise and frighten the children and horses?? The motor is in a Ford Capri Mk1 (Europe style) Perana from South Africa - but I'm in the UK. thanks Chris