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Success! It started right up. Thank you for the help.

Fantastic, thank you! The Napa ST-85 has the same specs as the one from Ebay so I thought it would be ok. I'll try to cancel that order and order this instead: Trombetta 974-1215-011-09 (There is also Trombetta 974-1215-010-09 which is the standard and does not have dust and liquid seal)

I found a: ST85 Continuous Duty Solenoid Starter Switch FOR 12 Volt Systems 80 amp (Made in Mexico) on ebay for $20 with free shipping so I ordered that. Is there a way to test it with a multimeter before installing it to be sure its good and correct, or is that not needed?

Just got back in town from a long weekend, so sorry for the slow reply. It would not start. The starter worked fine and the engine was cranking. Thanks for the part number and advice:-D!

Mine is from '91.

You nailed it! The relay did not light the test light from the bottom stud. Thanks for the advise :-D. Is that a part that can be removed and cleaned, or should it just be replaced? I see your point regarding the modifications. I bought this truck to learn basic auto mechanics, and I'm...

Most times the wait light and glow plugs work flawlessly. A couple of times this week the wait light stayed on over a minute and when I turned the key the engine did not start. I tried a again and it took about a minute for the light to go off and the engine still would not turn over. Third...