Db starter question
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
Db starter question
DB Electrical - Ford 7.3 Diesel Starter Powerstroke Truck HT 1994-2003 SND0355 17802
This unit says it replaces the original 3 mounting hole unit but my starter only has two mounting holes. Is this still the one I need? I have an '01 sd 7.3. Thanks guys.
This unit says it replaces the original 3 mounting hole unit but my starter only has two mounting holes. Is this still the one I need? I have an '01 sd 7.3. Thanks guys.
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,544
Likes: 4
From: Suffolk, VA
You do want the starter with 3 mounting holes. But you do not want to get a starter from them. Trust all of us when we say to go elsewhere. You're better off with a parts store reman with lifetime warranty, at least when theirs goes out you get another one. Or call Riffraff Diesel and see if he can get you a nice one.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
Thanks for the tip. I've read mixed reviews. I'm on about my fifth autozone starter. Sure, lifetime warranty is nice but my time is worth something. So is there a general concensus on a good starter to go with that's cheaper than oem?
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,544
Likes: 4
From: Suffolk, VA
What Im saying is the db starter is no better than one from autozone and you'll be in the same boat except with no warranty. Mike just had an alternator rebuilt locally so if you have a good shop that you trust to rebuild the starter that's a good option. Another option is to riffraff. There's a ton of other options if you do a search.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
All of the parts stores show a 2 or a 3 hole for the 7.3. Mine has a 2 hole on it now but the 3 hole at the parts stores look like the one from db except it's not a gear reduction type. Will this 3 hole work on mine?
Trending Topics
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,325
Likes: 4
From: Blaine, TN
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 26,966
Likes: 50
From: Texas
DB used to be great, but they started having a lot of issues with imported Chinese junk that they seem to be selling now.
Why don't you find a local guy that rebuilds starters and alternators and just have the one you've got now fixed up right? Otherwise I believe one of the other favorites is the Mitsubishi Denso starter, but I can't tell you where to get it.
Why don't you find a local guy that rebuilds starters and alternators and just have the one you've got now fixed up right? Otherwise I believe one of the other favorites is the Mitsubishi Denso starter, but I can't tell you where to get it.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
Are you sure about that? Im not questioning your knowledge I just want to be sure because they look a little different on the part that goes into the flywheel and it's not a gear reduction type. I can't take it to someone to rebuild it here because I need it soon and I work during the times that any rebuild shop would be open. 100% Brand New Starter for 1995-2000 Ford Econoline E350 1 Ton 7.3 Diesel 2000 Ford Excursion 7.3L Diesel 1994-1996 Ford F250 3/4 Ton Diesel 1999-2001 Ford F250 Super Duty 7.3L Diesel 1994-1997 Ford F350 1 Ton 7.3L Diesel 1999-2001 Ford F350 Super Du this looks like the one that the parts stores have. You are saying this will work on my 2 hole mount? If this 3 hole unit will work would it be better than the 2 hole unit? It looks heavier duty than the 2 hole.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,771
Likes: 3
From: Louisiana
Yes it will work! If its for a 7.3 powerstroke it will work. The db starter is only like $97 for the denso look alike. I'm using one now and am liking it way more than my old napa starter! I went through about 4 of them in less than 6 months. This db is doing good especially as much as I've Bren jacking with my truck, it takes a beating. but I cant say how long it will last. I'll just have to see. I wonder if u can get it rebuilt by my local starter shop?
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 17,988
Likes: 207
From: La La Land
Google "PLGR starter" and see why it is.
Many engines use this kind of design.
Pop
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,544
Likes: 4
From: Suffolk, VA
Read:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-club-now.html
You gotta do what makes you feel comfortable. But I'm at a point with starters and alternators that it feels like a crap shoot. I realize the parts store stuff is crap but they are both so easy to change out and easily available no matter where you are that its the best choice for me to buy them and just warranty them out.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-club-now.html
You gotta do what makes you feel comfortable. But I'm at a point with starters and alternators that it feels like a crap shoot. I realize the parts store stuff is crap but they are both so easy to change out and easily available no matter where you are that its the best choice for me to buy them and just warranty them out.