New Starter - Advice Please
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New Starter - Advice Please
Hi Guys,
Happy 2008 from over the pond.....
I need to replace my starter (1974 350 Auto, with a Goodwrench crate engine replacement).
The starter I have suffers heat soak and so I'm looking for a new one.
Could anyone advise on the starter below, is it for me (it seems very cheap for what it is) - thoughts please.
http://www.db-starter-alternator.com...300%20-%206562
Also do I have the 168 tooth flexplate ?
Thanks,
Jeremy.
Also, since I have a replacement starter in the car already - what part number is mean't to be in the car - Thanks.
Happy 2008 from over the pond.....
I need to replace my starter (1974 350 Auto, with a Goodwrench crate engine replacement).
The starter I have suffers heat soak and so I'm looking for a new one.
Could anyone advise on the starter below, is it for me (it seems very cheap for what it is) - thoughts please.
http://www.db-starter-alternator.com...300%20-%206562
Also do I have the 168 tooth flexplate ?
Thanks,
Jeremy.
Also, since I have a replacement starter in the car already - what part number is mean't to be in the car - Thanks.
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From: Forked River NJ
That is like the starter I have in my car. Mine is a GM starter but this looks exactly like it and is probably just a knock off of the $$$ GM starter. That is an excellent price on it. I got mine for 100 and I thought it was a bargain.
You should have a turbo 400 in your car which does have a 168 tooth flywheel.
You should have a turbo 400 in your car which does have a 168 tooth flywheel.
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That is like the starter I have in my car. Mine is a GM starter but this looks exactly like it and is probably just a knock off of the $$$ GM starter. That is an excellent price on it. I got mine for 100 and I thought it was a bargain.
You should have a turbo 400 in your car which does have a 168 tooth flywheel.
You should have a turbo 400 in your car which does have a 168 tooth flywheel.
This seems a bit cheap to me - are these things reliable ??????????
Jeremy.
Last edited by langlj00; Jan 1, 2008 at 05:18 PM.
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Yes. GM has used them for years in many applications including trucks. Mine has been in for at least 6 years now. This does seem real cheap seeing the GM ones are retail priced in the 200 range. This might be a cheap knock off so be careful.
Burning Brakes
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From: Orange Park Florida
Be careful during the removal of the old starter - mark all of your wiring.
I've seen several wiring errors at the starter. The ground for the windshield wiper motor and air conditioning connects at the starter and is occasionally miswired to the hot terminal.
I've seen several wiring errors at the starter. The ground for the windshield wiper motor and air conditioning connects at the starter and is occasionally miswired to the hot terminal.
Drifting
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I just made the mistake of ordering one of these cheap supposedly GM starters. I immediately sent it back. The terminals were unmarked and offset so you could not tell what to hook up where. The mount bolt holes were very large and the bolts slopped around in them. Stock Gm have knurled bolts that fit snug in the holes. You can imagine the torque on these bolts and the need to fit snugly. The packaging and unit did not have any name or address of manufacture on them. Not even "Made in China". They must have been really embarressed.
After two purchases, I had my old one rebuilt, and I am now happy.
Ralph.
After two purchases, I had my old one rebuilt, and I am now happy.
Ralph.
Last edited by rponfick; Jan 1, 2008 at 08:36 PM.
Drifting
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Gordon, the one I bought I thought was GM. But, after getting it and re-reading the ebay ad carefully, I missed the "GM style" small print. Delco Remy and other GM trademarks all over the ad, but somehow it was not the real thing. .
Ralph.
Ralph.
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Thanks
Thanks for the advice guys, that's what I figured (It costs more to get it here than for the part anyway) - that's never a good thing to start with !!
Thanks again,
Jeremy.
Thanks again,
Jeremy.