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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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So my starter is kinda on its last leg. What's the best place to get a new starter? Basically the best replacement you guys have gotten?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 08:55 PM
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going to a reputable re-builder has been the best thing. the parts stores remanufactured stuff is junk.

ive had awesome luck with salvage starters. i had a yard near me once that you could buy one for 30 bucks and they backed it for a year. so you get a good original AND a warranty. pretty awesome.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 09:20 PM
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Why not rebuild it yourself? It is super easy and doing so would put another notch in your belt.

Search for Victory Lap Starter Rebuild Kit #FDS-01.. about $14 from Autozone.

 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 04:40 PM
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I think I'm going to try that HIO. Looks like I'm stopping by auto zone on my way home. Thanks guys
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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Some starters have the brushes directly soldered to the windings. Cut off the old ones to leave a long length. The cut off the screw eye ends on the new brushes and safety wire them to the old leads. Cut off any excess. Wrap them with good electrical tape or, if ya plan ahead, use some heat shrink.

As my architecture professor once said, "Make every piece a work of art". I rebuilt mine and treated it to a make-over with new paint and insulating paper (carpet tape!) and it looks factory fresh.
 
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