Starter replacement recommendations
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Starter replacement recommendations
I'm planning to replace the Delco starter on my '67 300HP engine for better reliablility, since I've had a few issues with either the solenoid or the starter itself, even after a rebuild.
In looking at replacement options, there are a number of choices available - would appreciate any recommendations. I'm mostly concerned with starting reliability -
Bob
In looking at replacement options, there are a number of choices available - would appreciate any recommendations. I'm mostly concerned with starting reliability -
Bob
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If you are not concerned about being original, try Power Master. I have one on each of my small block coupes. They are wound for heavy duty service. I have never had a heat soak problem. Most of the vendors carry them. Jerry
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I'd take your original Delco starter to an automotive electrical repair shop and have it rebuilt. It's hard to beat the original Delco. It may cost you $100 but I'd rather have that than some aftermarket gizmo.
There's still plenty of original Delco starters around that are still working and never rebuilt. It'd be hard to beat that history.
There's still plenty of original Delco starters around that are still working and never rebuilt. It'd be hard to beat that history.
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starter and have never had a heat soak or starting problem ever since it was installed. And I have an AC car with Hooker Headers that tends to run hot anyway - and still no issues ever since I installed it two years ago. 
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I'd take your original Delco starter to an automotive electrical repair shop and have it rebuilt. It's hard to beat the original Delco. It may cost you $100 but I'd rather have that than some aftermarket gizmo.
There's still plenty of original Delco starters around that are still working and never rebuilt. It'd be hard to beat that history.
There's still plenty of original Delco starters around that are still working and never rebuilt. It'd be hard to beat that history.
Good luck,
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I'm planning to replace the Delco starter on my '67 300HP engine for better reliablility, since I've had a few issues with either the solenoid or the starter itself, even after a rebuild.
In looking at replacement options, there are a number of choices available - would appreciate any recommendations. I'm mostly concerned with starting reliability -
Bob
In looking at replacement options, there are a number of choices available - would appreciate any recommendations. I'm mostly concerned with starting reliability -
Bob
I have a 1967 327/350 HP car that experienced "hot start" problems during the summers here in South Louisiana.
Had starter rebuilt by John Pirkle of Masters City Car Parts in Augusta, Georgia. John rebuilds to NCRS/Bloomington specs and appearance, as well as providing a quality mechanical rebuild.
I told John about my problem and he rebuilt to big block specs with additional field core, etc. Besides looking VERY NICE, the rebuilt starter now cranks the engine without any issue....summer or winter. I think there is now enough torque to use it for a Cummings or a Detroit Diesel
Other (local) rebuilders may be able to do the same thing. One more option to consider, and you keep the factory starter.
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Thanks, guys -
I guess I just need to have the Delco rebuilt by John Pirkle, or someone equally skilled. I have had it rebuilt locally with a high torque winding, and for a while, it worked perfectly. Now from time to time, when I turn the key, the solenoid will engage - I can hear it click, but it will not spin the starter. However, when the starter does engage, it turns the engine over with no problem. So the high torque windings work well, but now it appears I have a solenoid issue - only after the engine is hot.
Bob
I guess I just need to have the Delco rebuilt by John Pirkle, or someone equally skilled. I have had it rebuilt locally with a high torque winding, and for a while, it worked perfectly. Now from time to time, when I turn the key, the solenoid will engage - I can hear it click, but it will not spin the starter. However, when the starter does engage, it turns the engine over with no problem. So the high torque windings work well, but now it appears I have a solenoid issue - only after the engine is hot.
Bob
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The heat shield that is in front of the starter and the solenoid is there - and I'm not aware that there is more than one - but your comment suggests that there should be more than one. Could you send me pictures?
Thanks,
Bob
Thanks,
Bob
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Thanks, guys -
I guess I just need to have the Delco rebuilt by John Pirkle, or someone equally skilled. I have had it rebuilt locally with a high torque winding, and for a while, it worked perfectly. Now from time to time, when I turn the key, the solenoid will engage - I can hear it click, but it will not spin the starter. However, when the starter does engage, it turns the engine over with no problem. So the high torque windings work well, but now it appears I have a solenoid issue - only after the engine is hot.
Bob
I guess I just need to have the Delco rebuilt by John Pirkle, or someone equally skilled. I have had it rebuilt locally with a high torque winding, and for a while, it worked perfectly. Now from time to time, when I turn the key, the solenoid will engage - I can hear it click, but it will not spin the starter. However, when the starter does engage, it turns the engine over with no problem. So the high torque windings work well, but now it appears I have a solenoid issue - only after the engine is hot.
Bob
No need to waste money on a starter motor rebuild. Just address the solenoid issue.
Sounds like your solenoid needs attention OR, the coiled spring inside the solenoid is too strong. I've been told Delco made two different strength springs. I don't know this is true but I do know I've found the springs with varying strengths. Use the spring with the least pressure and that may eliminate your hot start problem. If that doesn't do it, you probably have a bad solenoid or bad connection in the system.
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One issue not mentioned is the size of the battery cables. If youre not into NCRS correctness you might consider using 2/0 welding cable . A lot of "heat soak problems" are actually a lack of amps to the starter.
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1982 Starter clicks the first time then starts
Starter is 1998241 2013 and when I first try to start it it clicks and that’s it then I try again and it does start. I am just trying to fix it before I get stuck
somwhere. Does the solenoid only need replaced or the entire starter?
If it’s the starter is the AC Delco replacement better or the Remy replacement ?
somwhere. Does the solenoid only need replaced or the entire starter?
If it’s the starter is the AC Delco replacement better or the Remy replacement ?
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I'm planning to replace the Delco starter on my '67 300HP engine for better reliablility, since I've had a few issues with either the solenoid or the starter itself, even after a rebuild.
In looking at replacement options, there are a number of choices available - would appreciate any recommendations. I'm mostly concerned with starting reliability -
Bob
In looking at replacement options, there are a number of choices available - would appreciate any recommendations. I'm mostly concerned with starting reliability -
Bob
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