Ford serviced the starter assembly used to crank 428 CJ and SCJ engines using basic part number 11002. The starter case is marked with an 11001 engineering part number and a date code. The 1975 Master Parts Catalog describes the starter using service part number C7AF-11002-E, which was replaced by C8AZ-11002-A, which was replaced by C4TZ-11002-B. All are a 4.5", 12v, positive engagement starter that does not include an integral solenoid. The solenoid is normally mounted on the right-side fender apron just to the rear of the battery.
A table of engineering and service part numbers by year is included below. Unfortunately, I haven't found any documentation that describes when the transitions took place.
Starter Part Numbers
| Year | Engineering Part Number | Service Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | C7AF-11001-E | C6AZ-11002-A |
| 1968, 1969, 1970 | C8AF-11001-A | C8AZ-11002-A |
| 1970 | D0TF-11001-A | C4TZ-11002-B |
Keep in mind that all 4.5" Ford starters from this time period look a lot alike. The armature and brush holder for a six-cylinder starter will fit in the case used for a big-block starter. This can cause some problems when buying remanufactured starters from mass-market vendors, who often list these starters for use on several different Ford engines. On the other hand, it's sometimes possible to find one with "good" numbers when buying a rebuilt starter from your local auto parts store.
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