Starter: What is best
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Starter: What is best
I changed the batteries which were getting weak and cable are good. So question is why I seem to think the starter is weak? It is a 2001 original and is with 150K on the clock, many city miles so a lot of start and stops. Some have said DB starter good and sworn by them and others have sworn AT them. So, is there a good one?
What about Larry B? Ford Super Starter
TIA
What about Larry B? Ford Super Starter
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I don't trust any of the rebuilders around me since I don't know them. Even when I was in Madison, from what I am hearing, it was "Luck of the draw" as to whether they were good or not. It might have to be an OEM if those are the choices. ARe they new out of the box or rebuilds?
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I believe the OEM Mitsubishi planetary-gear-reduction units are the most long-lasting, trouble-free units. These are the three-hole mounting design. A quality rebuild of your own, if it's already a Mitsu, is likely your best bet.
or....
Tell your local QUALITY rebuilder you're looking for a Mitsubishi M8T50071 (Lester #17578). As an aside, I believe there is an even-higher-torque model available as the Mitsubishi M8T50072, but of that I'm not sure.
Usually, the on-board solenoid contacts go bad, and the solenoid itself is available as a piece-part, it you want to just try that. The brushes are a very hard material, and usually are not the first things to fail. The planetary set needs some grease, when in there, too.
Not sure what your abilities are, but there's an option for you.
I'd stay away from the two-bolt-mounting NipponDenso-design off-set gear-reduction units, especially the aftermarket imported ones.
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or....
Tell your local QUALITY rebuilder you're looking for a Mitsubishi M8T50071 (Lester #17578). As an aside, I believe there is an even-higher-torque model available as the Mitsubishi M8T50072, but of that I'm not sure.
Usually, the on-board solenoid contacts go bad, and the solenoid itself is available as a piece-part, it you want to just try that. The brushes are a very hard material, and usually are not the first things to fail. The planetary set needs some grease, when in there, too.
Not sure what your abilities are, but there's an option for you.
I'd stay away from the two-bolt-mounting NipponDenso-design off-set gear-reduction units, especially the aftermarket imported ones.
Pop
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I believe the OEM Mitsubishi planetary-gear-reduction units are the most long-lasting, trouble-free units. These are the three-hole mounting design. A quality rebuild of your own, if it's already a Mitsu, is likely your best bet.
or....
Tell your local QUALITY rebuilder you're looking for a Mitsubishi M8T50071 (Lester #17578). As an aside, I believe there is an even-higher-torque model available as the Mitsubishi M8T50072, but of that I'm not sure.
Usually, the on-board solenoid contacts go bad, and the solenoid itself is available as a piece-part, it you want to just try that. The brushes are a very hard material, and usually are not the first things to fail. The planetary set needs some grease, when in there, too.
Not sure what your abilities are, but there's an option for you.
I'd stay away from the two-bolt-mounting NipponDenso-design off-set gear-reduction units, especially the aftermarket imported ones.
Pop
or....
Tell your local QUALITY rebuilder you're looking for a Mitsubishi M8T50071 (Lester #17578). As an aside, I believe there is an even-higher-torque model available as the Mitsubishi M8T50072, but of that I'm not sure.
Usually, the on-board solenoid contacts go bad, and the solenoid itself is available as a piece-part, it you want to just try that. The brushes are a very hard material, and usually are not the first things to fail. The planetary set needs some grease, when in there, too.
Not sure what your abilities are, but there's an option for you.
I'd stay away from the two-bolt-mounting NipponDenso-design off-set gear-reduction units, especially the aftermarket imported ones.
Pop
I will have to check to see if it is a 2 or 3 bolt but Nation says it is probably 2 and the 72 version is 3 bolt.
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You've got three threaded holes on your engine, even if it came with a ND two-bolt'r. I've seen some places even add a third mounting bolt to their shipment.
Can't you leave the truck "down" long-enough to have your OEM unit re-built?
Not sure why you'd want to go with Chinese.....
Pop
Can't you leave the truck "down" long-enough to have your OEM unit re-built?
Not sure why you'd want to go with Chinese.....
Pop
I mentioned that as an option but there is NFW I would install one of them. Even Nation tells me that it is an option but not a good one. If it breaks down, it probably will be in the middle of BFE and I will probably see the weird boy on the swing playing the banjo wearing overalls. Not sure what to do except to call Chairman Mao and complain at that point.
So I am considering for under $250 to buy from Nation unless someone has an issue with them. That is, unless I can find me a local rebuilder that is worth a thing in the next few weeks. Thought I'd just sound out others about a Plug and Pray upgrade
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Have you tried finding out where fleets have theirs rebuilt? School buses, garabage trucks etc? I'm sure they don't use chinee. Tousely Ford had a motorcraft reman. for 175.00 with core and got it in a couple days. (don't quote me on that price) but thats close. And don't fall for that lifetime warranty for aftermarket stuff. You'll be replacing it for the rest of your life.
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I'm happy with a Ford starter, but I was forced to buy it on the road for $375 in Chicago on a family vacation. I think you can get it for much less online from Tousley or someone. I would get a genuine Ford unit for something like this, or a trusted local reman.
The reman thing in the truck started sticking in the flywheel with the engine running and I was only 25% through my family vacation.
The reman thing in the truck started sticking in the flywheel with the engine running and I was only 25% through my family vacation.
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Have you tried finding out where fleets have theirs rebuilt? School buses, garabage trucks etc?
I'm sure they don't use chinee.
Tousely Ford had a motorcraft reman. for 175.00 with core and got it in a couple days. (don't quote me on that price) but thats close. And don't fall for that lifetime warranty for aftermarket stuff. You'll be replacing it for the rest of your life.
I'm sure they don't use chinee.
Tousely Ford had a motorcraft reman. for 175.00 with core and got it in a couple days. (don't quote me on that price) but thats close. And don't fall for that lifetime warranty for aftermarket stuff. You'll be replacing it for the rest of your life.
Not if they want it to work right, they don't. If I was selling the truck ASAP, I would too but since I want to keep it, I think I will get something of reasonable quality.
That is the problem, isn't it? Now "Lifetime warranty" means that you will have frequent issues instead of the stability it used to imply.
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Pop, hope I didn't **** you off but I know little about rebuilding places, hence all the questions. The last place I did it at in Madison, they had a great reputation but my alternator didn't last 2 years after that.
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