Original + 2 replacements = 114,000 mls. What gives? What is the best/most reliable replacement starter? I've tried to follow the comments about 99-03 units but can't seem to find anything conclusive. Also tried [unsuccesfully] to search for the Nippon(?) that's been mentioned. E-bay... not sure about.
Would appreciate any links & advise/comments.
Cheers!
Roger S. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
I have put in a Bosch SD one back in November of last year and it failed this spring, was guaranteed (one year)so was no big deal. The super duty ones really spin up faster which makes engine fire, start easier.
jrc
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1997 F350 XL PowerStroke 4WD, ZF-5 w/ South Bend Con OFE Clutch
Regular Cab, Long Bed, SRW, 3L55's, Bilstein shocks, Warn premium hubs
3-inch downpipe/4 inch exhaust w/ Magnaflow muffler and cat
Tymar intake
International Water Pump with integrated filter
Wildman Four-Position Chip; Baby Swamps; D66 turbo with 1.00 housing; SD HPOP
Isspro EV Boost and Pyrometer gauges
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Locally, the starter alternator auto electrical shop I deal with started carrying the ones listed on ebay. The price is the same as ebay if you factor in the freight you don't pay locally. Some starters just don't rebuild well. I have seen a lot of complaints about failed remans, more Auto Zone and the like but NAPA too. That is why I went new.
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Mine: 91 F250 Reg Cab 4x4 5spd 7.3IDI 4.10LS 145,000 miles. Banks Sidewinder 92 D60 F axle w 97 brakes and Powerlock. Lift: about 4" over stock 250. 33x12.50x16.5 Pro Comp MTs Magnaflow 12" muffler. Sees dirt everyday. Used to haul hay, wood, feed cows, check fence.
Hers: 96F250 CCSB 7.3 PSD 4x4 5spd 3.55 LS 190,000 miles. Puchased 7/03, Looked for a 5spd CCSB for a year!Dana 60 front axle, at stock F350 height (for now) Energy Poly bushings, Bilsteins, 305/70/16 Pro Comps on 16x10 Weld Outbacks, AFE Pro7,TYMAR 3x3.5x4 downpipe,TYMAR 5" straightpipe, gutted EBV, IH Non EBV pedistal,New Alliant AC Injectors,(stage 1)Cal reg kit, SBC Con O clutch, permenent clutch bushing fix, AC mod with a different twist, AMP Powersteps with custom brackets and wiring(one of 2 OBS trucks with them according to AMP) Line of Fire. Sees dirt everyday.
My Company pickup: 86 F250 6.9 C6 320,000 miles Co trucks 5 89 to 94 IDI's, plus about 50 more diesels.
Diesel Mechanic 28 yrs
As stated before, they are knockoffs, but I bought one anyway....
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Mine: 91 F250 Reg Cab 4x4 5spd 7.3IDI 4.10LS 145,000 miles. Banks Sidewinder 92 D60 F axle w 97 brakes and Powerlock. Lift: about 4" over stock 250. 33x12.50x16.5 Pro Comp MTs Magnaflow 12" muffler. Sees dirt everyday. Used to haul hay, wood, feed cows, check fence.
Hers: 96F250 CCSB 7.3 PSD 4x4 5spd 3.55 LS 190,000 miles. Puchased 7/03, Looked for a 5spd CCSB for a year!Dana 60 front axle, at stock F350 height (for now) Energy Poly bushings, Bilsteins, 305/70/16 Pro Comps on 16x10 Weld Outbacks, AFE Pro7,TYMAR 3x3.5x4 downpipe,TYMAR 5" straightpipe, gutted EBV, IH Non EBV pedistal,New Alliant AC Injectors,(stage 1)Cal reg kit, SBC Con O clutch, permenent clutch bushing fix, AC mod with a different twist, AMP Powersteps with custom brackets and wiring(one of 2 OBS trucks with them according to AMP) Line of Fire. Sees dirt everyday.
My Company pickup: 86 F250 6.9 C6 320,000 miles Co trucks 5 89 to 94 IDI's, plus about 50 more diesels.
Diesel Mechanic 28 yrs
Thanks for your comments and input. Decision made: Nippondenso.
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That's what I just did, and so far so good! It has a different sound when cranking, but it cranks fast and is a fair bit larger than the stock starter! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Dale
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IDM mod
TYMAR intake
Amsoil dual by-pass
Precision Ind triple disk Torque Convertor & Pro build tranny
Transgo Tugger shift kit
Ford AIC & full gauges
Mini-Me/SWAMP 250cc Hybrid 530 injectors
17° HPOP
5" custom exhaust
Superduty Intercooler & GTS pipe kit
CCV mod
TS 4 position Flip Chip
Has anyone compared one of the Ebay starters to a real Denso piece?Just curious, as I'm gonna order a starter today or tommorow.By the time shipping is included a real Denso one is only about $10 more.
Rod
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96 F350 XLT 4X4 Auto CC SRW 6 Autometer Guages, DP Tuner(60,80&120)BDP Stage 1s and D66 Tymar intake shimmed FPR oil Xover Gutted EBPV and Pedestal Mod MBRP DP&Exh 33" Yokahamas
Thanks for your comments and input. Decision made: Nippondenso.
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That's what I just did, and so far so good! It has a different sound when cranking, but it cranks fast and is a fair bit larger than the stock starter! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Dale
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Just got mine last night and installed it. Unbelievable difference. I'm glad I waited the few extra days for this one.
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96 F350 reg. cab SRW 4x4, original owner. 5 spd. manual with a South Bend Clutch solid flywheel and Con-O clutch kit, clutch petal mod., Truetrac differentials, front and rear, 4.10 gears. Tymar intake, gutted EBPV, 3" downpipe, 4" exhaust, BDP stage 1 injectors, DIY IDM mod, 4 pos chip, Banks technicooler intercooler, shimmed FPR. 324k miles and still rattling.
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