Skytec solenoid - how does it come apart?

[dlloyd3]

Three years ago I had just replaced the solenoid on a 2 or 3 year old Skytec so I knew how it was done. Two years later, the NAPA replacement was sticking again. Or maybe it was just plain old dead. Quickly went in the trash.

[NewbRVator]

Seems like maybe carrying around the inexpensive replacement Skytec starter solenoid could be a smart move. (and the tools to do it)
Beats AOG at a far flung locale.

[hgerhardt]

Originally Posted by NewbRVator

Seems like maybe carrying around the inexpensive replacement Skytec starter solenoid could be a smart move. (and the tools to do it)
Beats AOG at a far flung locale.

Nah. Why carry around all that weight? All you need to find is an auto parts store and ask for a 2000 Crown Vic starter solenoid.

[springer]

Originally Posted by climberrn

Sweet! Will let you know how it works.

Just as Dave said above. Here is a pic that may help the next guy.

I am having trouble reinstalling a new BWD S5613 solenoid back into the SkyTec 149LS starter. I was able to remove the old one as described by someone by angling the white plunger solenoid away from the starter housing and pulling with a good tug. From the photo above in this thread #9, the fork gap in his housing is much larger and further away from the side of the case than in my SkyTec starter and cannot get the white button plunger to slide in behind the fork.

Any ideas anyone? Thanks!

[hgerhardt]

Pull the pinion gear forward into the ring gear which causes the fork to move aft which will give you more clearance for assembly.

[springer]

Originally Posted by hgerhardt

Pull the pinion gear forward into the ring gear which causes the fork to move aft which will give you more clearance for assembly.

Thank you Heinrich!

[hgerhardt]

You're welcome!

Also, I'll put this out there for general knowledge: if you ever get a sticky solenoid away from home base, use a screwdriver or whatever to manually pull/pry the pinion gear into the ring gear and then try to start the engine. I had to do this in Furnace Creek, Death Valley. Would have been a major PITA if I hadn't remembered that old hot rod trick.