Originally Posted by TGP
Looking for a starter solenoid that mounts on the firewall and energizes the solenoid on the starter motor..
A starter solenoid solenoid on a Diesel is common, and from the first description sounds like what he's after, a typical Ford starter solenoid (among others) will work for this application.

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•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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