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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 08:47 PM
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Hey Benny! I installed a new 6.4 starter from Oreilly's, part# 03-3815. It was $210 with a lifetime warranty. One of the best mods that I have done. The nose is a little different, but it bolted right up. I don't know the rpms, but it turns over much faster and starts quicker. Would never go back to the 6.0 starter.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 09:06 PM
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Hey Benny! I installed a new 6.4 starter from Oreilly's, part# 03-3815. It was $210 with a lifetime warranty. One of the best mods that I have done. The nose is a little different, but it bolted right up. I don't know the rpms, but it turns over much faster and starts quicker. Would never go back to the 6.0 starter.


I just tried to buy one they were sold out HAHA


Good to hear


there is one down the road at another store
 
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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 09:08 PM
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My 6.0 starter gave up the ghost without warning while I was up at the cottage last winter. I replaced it with a 6.4 starter and it is a direct bolt in.
I found it did spin faster than the old 6.0 unit. I believe I paid around 150.00 for it.

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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BobbyB
Hey Benny! I installed a new 6.4 starter from Oreilly's, part# 03-3815. It was $210 with a lifetime warranty. One of the best mods that I have done. The nose is a little different, but it bolted right up. I don't know the rpms, but it turns over much faster and starts quicker. Would never go back to the 6.0 starter.

Your talking the gear that spits out


Yes I noticed


they had one for 115.00it had the exact Bull nose on that gear but order from manufacture each time it dies isn't Ideal same brand and everything
 
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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 11:40 PM
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6.7 starter fits as well. Only thing is that one bolt is smaller instead of all three being the same size. It's more readily available used too.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 01:00 AM
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You should have 2 smaller and one larger bolts on the 6.0L

Benny here is a post I did that has photos of the 6.0 and 6.4 starters.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...t-for-fun.html


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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 07:48 AM
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You should have 2 smaller and one larger bolts on the 6.0L

Benny here is a post I did that has photos of the 6.0 and 6.4 starters.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...t-for-fun.html


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Good to know Sean. Internet savy can only get you so far...my disclaimer is that I read it on the org.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BLADE35
no kidden new


was it napa brand or bosch


iv been doing f350 2010 6.4L on the napa site must of missed it Ill check again
I'll take a look at my receipt for the exacts but yes was knew.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 09:47 AM
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Several guys have used the Napa #449301 $159.00. I think it's new/lifetime. Made a note for when mine craps out.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 10:14 AM
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Napa availability has changed.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 11:42 AM
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Several guys have used the Napa #449301 $159.00. I think it's new/lifetime. Made a note for when mine craps out.
That's the one.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 03:09 PM
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One note to everyone on starter bolts. The lower bolt (BIG ONE) threads
into aluminum and can pull the threads out if over torqued. Once you loose
that bolt the only thing holding the starter in are two smaller bolts up top.
At that point you run the risk of breaking the starter mount flange. Id that
happens and the starter falls you have two new problems to worry about.
You have a hot 12 post with heavy cable and your going to need a core for
a new starter in most cases,



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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Yahiko
One note to everyone on starter bolts. The lower bolt (BIG ONE) threads
into aluminum and can pull the threads out if over torqued. Once you loose
that bolt the only thing holding the starter in are two smaller bolts up top.
At that point you run the risk of breaking the starter mount flange. Id that
happens and the starter falls you have two new problems to worry about.
You have a hot 12 post with heavy cable and your going to need a core for
a new starter in most cases,



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And who pulls a starter w/o disconnecting the battery grounds? Somebody who learned the hard way??!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 04:17 PM
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I was thinking more the while driving down the road or hit a BIG pot
hole as you turn into your favorite place for some good food starter removal.
Bang,Clank, clank. SIZZLE SMOKE! I am not talking BBQ sizzle.
Not good at all. Have never been in that state.



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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 04:19 PM
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I think I was 16 when I learned to pull a cable for a starter change. Clearly remember having spots in my vision for a couple of days, and a knot on my forehead from trying to get away too fast. Another good tip - don't lay tools on the battery while you're working under the hood. You're less likely to have an issue compared to the starter thing but this can put a knot on the back of your head
 
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