Starters - MOTORCRAFT: Description

The starting system includes a 4-pole, 4-brush starting motor with a positive engagement drive, a starter-ignition switch, neutral-start switch (some auto. trans. models), starter solenoid (starter relay), and heavy circuit wiring.

American Motors uses a starter with a 4 1/2" diameter frame, while Ford Motor Company uses starters with both 4" and 4 1/2" diameter frames. Starter motors have a movable pole shoe and appropriate linkage to engage the drive mechanism. Inside the drive assembly, an overrunning clutch prevents starter motor from being driven by the ring gear.