Hey, I’m with ya on the “Whoever designed this…” comment. I think automotive design engineers should also have to work on them just so they can experience the frustration we feel!
Thank you so much for this video. Gave me the courage to try and save the money. I'll note, on the 2013 Model year, they "split" the starter between two different units and they are not the same. You will need the one built for your car.
That one on top was a tough one to get to!!! I have big hands, and apparently the engineer who designed bolt locations etc, didn’t take that into consideration!!! But, with the right combination of extensions, angle extensions and patience, I got it done…
Quick question? Thanks Did your starter make a noise when you would crank it? Mine is and didn’t want to wait for it to go out before changing it? Great video by the way.
Awesome! I'm glad you could save some money and im glad this video helped you out. Thanks for watching & I appreciate your feedback. Stay safe out there & stay tuned for new videos!
Haha thank you! You will most definitely see me on the roof where a VRV is waiting to be saved. Was just on that roof this morning! Thanks for watching & stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
@@JumpermanTech thank YOU for such a good video. I had the same question about the small wire that comes with the new starter. I'm referring to the wire at 8:31, it's small and has the orange tape on it. Do I need to keep that on to reattach somewhere? Or can I just remove and leave out? Thanks again!
So, if you can jump the starter - in effect you are putting the 12v from the starter power connector to the starter solenoid - just as the ignition system would in normal circumstances. If you can "jump" the starter doesn't that mean that the starter is good and you should look to see why you're not getting 12 volts to the starter solenoid?
12 volts is already at the Solenoid through your starter relay by this time. The Solenoid is not electrically pulling out your starter gear and engaging . Most new starters do not have exchangeable solenoids. Full out straight replacement. Good job jumper man tech. We’ll see you on the next refrigeration job. Where everything is done DIY.
I just replaced the starter on my e350. It's a diesel so when I saw this video I chuckled at the comically small size of the starter on the gas engines. The 7.3 starter is easily 2x the size and weighs something like 5lbs? I actually had to massage the crossmember a bit to get the new starter in as the new replacements are slightly bigger than the OEM ones. Not a hard job, just not a fun one!
My 99 van is dead in a parking lot so this will a fun experience, first time changing a starter. I saw where mine is and... it looks very bad, covered in grease old as hell
Dude , loosen all the bolts first ,then start removing, you put all that starter weight on the last bolt as you were removing it, same as instal in reverse so you actually get it mounted properly,
Rolling baby! Thank you very much! I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching & respect from New York! Sending blessings your way. Stay safe out there & stay tuned for new videos!
I have a 2002 E350 Super Duty, the starter keeps going bad. Come to find out, when you have a head gasket leaking oil, it seems to accumulate all up on the starter and solenoid... It ruins it unless you either fix the head gasket, if you can't afford to do that, or I was advised to take it to a car wash with a pressure washer and hose down the whole area underneath & starter to prevent build up. I had a friend replace the first time, part only cost $70, but I took it to a mechanic just down the way this second time because it happened twice in 4 months....bad move on my part being lazy..... they charged me $600...... 🤨😑😳😣 This is definitely one thing to learn to do by yourself if you can because it's pretty simple and it will save you a ton in labor!
Brother that starter jump clip saved my A$$ thank you!!!
seems a simple process, and you didn't overcomplicate it by any means. great tutorial, thanks for sharing
Thanks for taking the time to share this! Got a E450 that I now know needs a starter and I can change to fix it!!!
Hey, I’m with ya on the “Whoever designed this…” comment. I think automotive design engineers should also have to work on them just so they can experience the frustration we feel!
Thank you so much for this video. Gave me the courage to try and save the money. I'll note, on the 2013 Model year, they "split" the starter between two different units and they are not the same. You will need the one built for your car.
Amazing now I gotta work on my E350 starter
I pulled one for my e350 from junkyard, was way easier to access bolts if you go from inside the van through the dog house.
No fucking way
Trying this today!
Thanks for that little tip!
Only easier if the exhaust manifold was already off. Otherwise you'd still have to do it from under the van.
you saved me hundreds of dollars maybe a thousand. love your video my dude.
Thank you very much, you helped me find the 3rd screw hidden on the top! 👍🏽
You’re video made it very easy to replace it. Thanks again.
Me too
That one on top was a tough one to get to!!! I have big hands, and apparently the engineer who designed bolt locations etc, didn’t take that into consideration!!! But, with the right combination of extensions, angle extensions and patience, I got it done…
Great video, thank you. Very clear, well edited.
Neat trick with the saw. Good video JMT
Haha Definetly is, thanks for feedback! Appreicate you watching😎
Definitely! This helped me out today!
Yep. Always take a picture. Great video.
One thing missing.... what Size Sockets needed on the starter bolts??
13mm
13
If don't have millimeters what r the sizes?
This is what TH-cam should be
What legend with the saw
Thank you for making this video it actually helped me out a lot...
What year is your van? What size sockets did you use? U called a bolt a screw, were there 2 or 3 bolts holding it on?
Quick question? Thanks Did your starter make a noise when you would crank it? Mine is and didn’t want to wait for it to go out before changing it? Great video by the way.
I never saw that before with the saw, good video.
Haha That's a good one right there with jumping out the starter with a saw. Thanks for watching!
That help me a lot and save me $300 bucks!!!! Thanks
Awesome! I'm glad you could save some money and im glad this video helped you out. Thanks for watching & I appreciate your feedback. Stay safe out there & stay tuned for new videos!
Spray PB blaster to clean and lubricate the Bendix gear sprocket that slides forward and turns the motor over.....
I've been working on a starter for the last 4 hours because it's seized on. Any tips or tricks that can help knock it loose?
The same happened to me. I used a bunch of wd-40 and bought swivel socket to make it!
Where everything is done DIY. Good job jumper man, we’ll see you on the roof , where there’s a VRV waiting for you.
Haha thank you! You will most definitely see me on the roof where a VRV is waiting to be saved. Was just on that roof this morning! Thanks for watching & stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
Great video. Good to know for my future problem.
Alexey Tech
No problem JMT to the rescue 👍
Helped me out big time! Thank you
Had to break a broom handle to get the proper leverage on my ratchet XD, it worked great though man. Thank you!
Just about to replace mine. Will be using this video as a reference
Great video man helpful thanks
Great job
Thank you brother! Be safe out there
Did u remove the ground wire that came with the new starter
Nah, I dont think so. How would that affect the replacement?
That wire that comes with new starter is the key hot. Not sure if thats a fuseable link or why its there.
@@JumpermanTech thank YOU for such a good video. I had the same question about the small wire that comes with the new starter. I'm referring to the wire at 8:31, it's small and has the orange tape on it. Do I need to keep that on to reattach somewhere? Or can I just remove and leave out? Thanks again!
What did you end up doing?? @@juanaz9225 About to take mine out I'm just wondering why an American made vehicle has metric sized bolts haha
great video bud
4 wires total did not show or mention that thin wire dangling on selinoid?
So, if you can jump the starter - in effect you are putting the 12v from the starter power connector to the starter solenoid - just as the ignition system would in normal circumstances. If you can "jump" the starter doesn't that mean that the starter is good and you should look to see why you're not getting 12 volts to the starter solenoid?
Yes, I was thinking the same. Probably just had a bad connection at the solenoid that needed to be cleaned.
12 volts is already at the Solenoid through your starter relay by this time. The Solenoid is not electrically pulling out your starter gear and engaging . Most new starters do not have exchangeable solenoids. Full out straight replacement. Good job jumper man tech. We’ll see you on the next refrigeration job. Where everything is done DIY.
Thanks for the video, it was informative
Thank you for watching! I really appreciate your feedback. Im glad you found this video informative. Stay safe out there & stay tuned for new videos!
Thank you for your help!
JMT great job and thanks for sharing this experience with us. 👍
Thank you very much and you're very welcome!
Bolt Sizes?
my question too
Yes?
Good job
This video is dope
Thank you! 😁
I just replaced the starter on my e350. It's a diesel so when I saw this video I chuckled at the comically small size of the starter on the gas engines. The 7.3 starter is easily 2x the size and weighs something like 5lbs? I actually had to massage the crossmember a bit to get the new starter in as the new replacements are slightly bigger than the OEM ones. Not a hard job, just not a fun one!
Thanks that was helpful
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching🙂 I appreciate the feedback. Stay safe out there & stay tuned for new videos!
My 99 van is dead in a parking lot so this will a fun experience, first time changing a starter. I saw where mine is and... it looks very bad, covered in grease old as hell
what year Econoline? location of starter same with 1990 Econoline?
Yes same area as the 1990 econoline. I have a 1990 econoline that needs the starter to be replaced
Thank you!
Dang. Maybe I’ll try to change mine. Thanks for the video. I’ll sub.
👍 👍 Thanks
Dude , loosen all the bolts first ,then start removing, you put all that starter weight on the last bolt as you were removing it, same as instal in reverse so you actually get it mounted properly,
Add wd 40 also.
Jumprrman’s a refrigeration mechanic, not an auto mechanic. Good job jumper man.
Startin' 'n rollin' again JMT! Nicely done, respect and blessings from The Netherlands :)
Rolling baby! Thank you very much! I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching & respect from New York! Sending blessings your way. Stay safe out there & stay tuned for new videos!
Really helpful.
THEY love 2 make it harder 4 us guys 2 work on it!!!!! remember the older vehicles.EASIER!
Just changed my started after watching this video, and that last top bolt was a b!tch to get out lol thanks bro
Thanks!
I have a 2002 E350 Super Duty, the starter keeps going bad. Come to find out, when you have a head gasket leaking oil, it seems to accumulate all up on the starter and solenoid... It ruins it unless you either fix the head gasket, if you can't afford to do that, or I was advised to take it to a car wash with a pressure washer and hose down the whole area underneath & starter to prevent build up.
I had a friend replace the first time, part only cost $70, but I took it to a mechanic just down the way this second time because it happened twice in 4 months....bad move on my part being lazy..... they charged me $600......
🤨😑😳😣
This is definitely one thing to learn to do by yourself if you can because it's pretty simple and it will save you a ton in labor!
Oh shit mine might have a blown head gasket too Thanks for the tip!
Thanks
You're very welcome & thank you! Appreciate the feedback🙃✌
W D 40 next time
Easier turns!!!
So, all he did was just touch the saw to the starter? [reaching for my drawer]
Haha🤣🤣🤣 Don't get any funny ideas now! Thanks for watching😁Stay safe out there & stay tuned for new videos!
bad ass
Spray the bolts down
Good tip👍👍👍 Thanks for watching!
Thumbs down for religious content
Need help
Need help ASAP please
Thanks body.now.i.can.doit.by.my.self.so.i.can.use.$175 for something else
Useless. Long winded. Didn't tell me what size Sockets to use. Not much help.went to 7 min quit.
Thanks