f350 starter problem
Cargo Master
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I did not see your original post but it seems to me that starter replacements have been hit & miss for those that have reported. Some guys will swear by a particular brand but others not so much. I have always had a lot better luck out of OEM alternators but I am still on the original starter. Good luck.
Postmaster
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Longview, TX
Rule of thumb from what i've read is that OEM is the way to go for starters. And get the 2 bolt if possible, it's stronger and faster than the 3 bolt. Neither are direct drive, but the two bolt is geared lower.
I was in a bind last month with my camper in the air at the campground when mine went out (actually one of the long casing bolts broke and caused problems). I got the 2 bolt from oreilly with the lifetime warranty. Guess i'll see how it lasts. May go used OEM from car-parts.com next time if I have to (although a free replacement is hard to argue).
I was in a bind last month with my camper in the air at the campground when mine went out (actually one of the long casing bolts broke and caused problems). I got the 2 bolt from oreilly with the lifetime warranty. Guess i'll see how it lasts. May go used OEM from car-parts.com next time if I have to (although a free replacement is hard to argue).
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Southern Colorado
I paid way too much for an OEM starter (failed on the road - had to buy at a dealer) but it sounds and works great - very happy with it. I put 5 NAPA starters in one vehicle in 2.5 years. 'Nuff said there.
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