High Torque starter
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Melting Slicks
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High Torque starter
I’ve heard people say that a 90’s something model Chevy truck has a small hi torque starter. Can anyone shed some light on this. I have a PM high torque now and it is suspect to a intermittent problem I’m having.
Le Mans Master
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Your 75 has HEI dist, right ?
What size flywheel/flexplate? 153T or 168T
is your current hiT one of those that is clockable and has a rectangular end block with a gear sticking out the end of block?
-add- Yes, they're right about PU starter ... answer the Qs and I give correct pn & source ... cheeep.
What size flywheel/flexplate? 153T or 168T
is your current hiT one of those that is clockable and has a rectangular end block with a gear sticking out the end of block?
-add- Yes, they're right about PU starter ... answer the Qs and I give correct pn & source ... cheeep.
Last edited by jackson; Feb 26, 2020 at 03:35 PM.
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I referenced a 98 Chevy Silverado and got the correct GM mini starter for my Big Block. Will work for a SB as well. Make sure you get the correct GM starter Bolts. They are available at any GM parts house for about 10 bucks. Dont skip the new bolts or the starter nose may crack.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Centerville Louisiana
Your 75 has HEI dist, right ?
What size flywheel/flexplate? 153T or 168T
is your current hiT one of those that is clockable and has a rectangular end block with a gear sticking out the end of block?
-add- Yes, they're right about PU starter ... answer the Qs and I give correct pn & source ... cheeep.
What size flywheel/flexplate? 153T or 168T
is your current hiT one of those that is clockable and has a rectangular end block with a gear sticking out the end of block?
-add- Yes, they're right about PU starter ... answer the Qs and I give correct pn & source ... cheeep.
Last edited by croaker; Feb 26, 2020 at 09:19 PM.
Le Mans Master
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I referenced a 98 Chevy Silverado and got the correct GM mini starter for my Big Block. Will work for a SB as well. Make sure you get the correct GM starter Bolts. They are available at any GM parts house for about 10 bucks. Dont skip the new bolts or the starter nose may crack.
this one https://www.dbelectrical.com/product...sdr0019-l.html
just so happens dragon's right ... but if yours had 153T it's a different pn
rather than the starter (?powermaster) you have, I prefer minis that have a "Nose" that supports end of gearshaft,
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https://autoprollc.com/wp-content/up...eb2016_web.pdf
good info on bolts ... some of the db electric starters come w/ bolts YMMV
Last edited by jackson; Feb 26, 2020 at 09:52 PM.
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In the 90's everything went on a diet. The early starters used essentially electromagnetes. The later models use permanent magnets. It allows for lighter and higher torque starter.
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Melting Slicks
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Sometimes won’t start Looks to be getting power just kinda locks. Pull the wires off reattach it starts. I’ve cleaned all connections and dielectric greased. Also cleaned up main ground for battery.
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Le Mans Master
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Perhaps you take starter to a local, reputable, experience auto electric shop which rebuilds starters & alternators. A good shop can test bench test it and quickly diagnose problem. May be as simple as a bad connection inside solenoid to a lug?
Good likelihood they can fix it for small money. If so, you can run it or keep it as a spare. Either way, a starter like I recommend above should do you proud.
FWIW, perhaps your Powermaster 9500 is based on a Denso brand ? If so, you might mention that if you call around different shops.
Perhaps you take starter to a local, reputable, experience auto electric shop which rebuilds starters & alternators. A good shop can test bench test it and quickly diagnose problem. May be as simple as a bad connection inside solenoid to a lug?
Good likelihood they can fix it for small money. If so, you can run it or keep it as a spare. Either way, a starter like I recommend above should do you proud.
FWIW, perhaps your Powermaster 9500 is based on a Denso brand ? If so, you might mention that if you call around different shops.
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Melting Slicks
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I called and he said he wasn’t familiar with that brand but he would look at it. For 50 bucks I’ll probably buy and then see about having it checked. Powermaster offers a rebuild service but I don’t want the car down for that long right now.
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Melting Slicks
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whatever, DO Ensure you use the correct bolts ... crucial for proper, sustained alignment.[/QUOTE] I called DB and they referenced a different starter SDR 3T-L the 0019 is the one you recommended?
whatever, DO Ensure you use the correct bolts ... crucial for proper, sustained alignment.[/QUOTE] I called DB and they referenced a different starter SDR 3T-L the 0019 is the one you recommended?
Le Mans Master
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Can't understand ... do you mean SDR0031L ??? as in Zero Three One L ... if Yes ... note the two are identical EXCEPT 31L has an "R" terminal and 19L has No "R" terminal. The "R" terminal is required for points distributor But is Not needed or used with an HEI dist. Either will work for you but you will not be using or need an "R" post w/ HEI. Again, my understanding has been and is that you have 168T flywheel and have HEI distributor.
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Melting Slicks
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Yes HEI. Sorry I left out the zeros. Thanks for the reply