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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 12:51 AM
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gear reduction starter?

I might be looking for a new starter. I'm looking for a gear reduction starter, if I can find one. Any ideas where to find one?????
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 05:26 AM
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any ford diesel made after 84 or 85 came with a gear reduction starter. nipondenzo and mitsubishi are the two most common.

i got 8 years and close to 200,000 miles out of one of these.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-FORD-TRU...49d119&vxp=mtr
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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I have one.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 01:55 PM
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DB Electric has a great Nippidenso GR starter for a little over 100 bucks.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by tjc transport
any ford diesel made after 84 or 85 came with a gear reduction starter. nipondenzo and mitsubishi are the two most common.

i got 8 years and close to 200,000 miles out of one of these.

NEW FORD TRUCK 6.9L 7.3L DIESEL STARTER F150 F250 F350 1985-1994 HI TORK SND0027 | eBay

Looks like the same I have on my camper. Darn thing spins it over FAST!
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Justin and i were talking about this the other day. Ya only the early 6.9 had a DD starter as i understand.

Justin: Mine is the mitsu, my dads is the nippon and is smaller.

Seems that the nippon spins over faster, but mine will crank longer (could be batteries tho)
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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Summit brand new

Powermaster 9050 - Powermaster OEM-Style High-Torque Replacement Starters - Overview - SummitRacing.com

208.00 no core
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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I use the one from db electric. Thing is freaking fast as heck. My videos of it below. http://www.dbelectrical.com/p-5652-f...4-hi-tork.aspx

New high torque db starter 7.3 idi cold start - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGws8Gq6_IA&feature=plcp
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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Autozone. 140 bucks or so, lifetime warranty, on a mitsu gear reduction...
 
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 01:30 AM
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I got one for you, gear reduction, whole bottle o wax...i dont need it anymore...I sold the 84 after the wreck. Only used it for 2 months or so.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 08:04 AM
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Autozone. 140 bucks or so, lifetime warranty, on a mitsu gear reduction...
Wow they screwed me then, they wanted 140 for the rebuilt with 1 or 5 year warranty, paid 219 for the new lifetime warranty.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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After using various starters from parts stores, there really is no comparison with the ones from DB. Anyone with one can verify this. If I remember right they have free shipping too.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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yes they do. in the link i posted for the ebay auction, $116.30 buy it now with free shipping
 
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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After using various starters from parts stores, there really is no comparison with the ones from DB. Anyone with one can verify this. If I remember right they have free shipping too.
Don't forget quick shipping. I got mine in less than a week. Its nice to have a shiny brand new starter. Sure its made in china but what isn't these days. It does come with a specs sheet, and test results. Like the draw that the motor pulls.

I replaced the older gear reduction style. The longer one that had been in the truck for quite sometime.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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just got mine at advance auto today. i think its worldwide products??
cost 132.00 plus core.
funny thing it doesnt have the big snout on it like the stock one.
the guy told me it is a new design. supposed to be quicker...we will see
 
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