...it might finally be time for a new one. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
Took 3 attempts to fire the truck this morning. Good long GP burn, but she was cranking a little to slow I belive. Even with 2-new batts!
Unless I try some thinner oil VS the 15/40 [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
I sure would hate to trade in this starter (she's been a good one)...never one issue in 18 long years with a TON of starts on it [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
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88 F 250 7.3 Super Cab XLT Lariat4X4...Cream Puff
81 Corvette...Pampered
Harley Shovel 88" Show Stoper...WOW
BBC 468 Jet Boat...Gotta get Wet!
It's the Women that cost me the $$$$
my thoughts exactly! i just had to R&R mine & it only had 247k miles and 13.5 years on it! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
you may try taking ALL your connections apart & cleaning, then greasing them [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
<font color="red"> on edit: </font> Happy Belated Birthday, BTW
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Frank
Unofficial BOOB man (unofficial BUTT division: brotherhood of un-turboed trucks)
meet Big Black, my 1992 International 3/4 ton pickup wrapped in a Ford skin: 2wd, LWB, N/A 7.3, ZF5, 3.55s. 249k miles.
Amsoil bypass & AF. 3" true duals. no soup for me. 'ghetto' fresh air. Baja block drains. bottle broke. slobber tube. true dual 3" straight pipes. now a TRUE oil burner - she's drinking 15% Bunker Fuel (WMO).
Just take it in to a generator or alternator shop and have it rebuilt. A full rebuild usually costs less than a $100 and my last one was only $42. It depends on what they have to replace.
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89 F-350 Crew Cab 4x4 7.3L diesel non-turbo, E40D, 35's and faded maroon paint. At least I don't have to worry about scratching it. Switched to a three batteries, one standard size and dual Optima Blue Tops. Cold weather starting test!!!
All connections clean...Don't know if it's a good option having the truck down for a starter rebuild (right now) as...the Vette sucks in the snow [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
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88 F 250 7.3 Super Cab XLT Lariat4X4...Cream Puff
81 Corvette...Pampered
Harley Shovel 88" Show Stoper...WOW
BBC 468 Jet Boat...Gotta get Wet!
It's the Women that cost me the $$$$
<font color="red"> on edit: </font> Happy Belated Birthday, BTW
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Thank's but how did ya know...? It was/is today the 14'th...gettin old [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
But still prettier than Travis [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
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88 F 250 7.3 Super Cab XLT Lariat4X4...Cream Puff
81 Corvette...Pampered
Harley Shovel 88" Show Stoper...WOW
BBC 468 Jet Boat...Gotta get Wet!
It's the Women that cost me the $$$$
i know people that know people [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
actually, i saw it over at <font color="blue"> o i l b u r n e r s . n e t </font> yesterday (or this morning).
you should check out a thread i started over there titled 'starter?' or something like that...
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as...the Vette sucks in the snow
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alright, rub it in [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
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Frank
Unofficial BOOB man (unofficial BUTT division: brotherhood of un-turboed trucks)
meet Big Black, my 1992 International 3/4 ton pickup wrapped in a Ford skin: 2wd, LWB, N/A 7.3, ZF5, 3.55s. 249k miles.
Amsoil bypass & AF. 3" true duals. no soup for me. 'ghetto' fresh air. Baja block drains. bottle broke. slobber tube. true dual 3" straight pipes. now a TRUE oil burner - she's drinking 15% Bunker Fuel (WMO).
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But still prettier than Travis [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
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um, i've personally never met The Legend, but i don't think that is anything to brag about...
( [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] BAAAAAAA [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] )
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Frank
Unofficial BOOB man (unofficial BUTT division: brotherhood of un-turboed trucks)
meet Big Black, my 1992 International 3/4 ton pickup wrapped in a Ford skin: 2wd, LWB, N/A 7.3, ZF5, 3.55s. 249k miles.
Amsoil bypass & AF. 3" true duals. no soup for me. 'ghetto' fresh air. Baja block drains. bottle broke. slobber tube. true dual 3" straight pipes. now a TRUE oil burner - she's drinking 15% Bunker Fuel (WMO).
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All connections clean...Don't know if it's a good option having the truck down for a starter rebuild (right now) as...the Vette sucks in the snow [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
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It is cheaper to have the starter rebuilt than to buy a new one or use yours as a core. You will have to way the options. I had my starter rebuilt and back in my truck in about five hours. Hopefully you can find a place that can turn it over the day you take it in. The rebuild only takes an hour and a half.
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89 F-350 Crew Cab 4x4 7.3L diesel non-turbo, E40D, 35's and faded maroon paint. At least I don't have to worry about scratching it. Switched to a three batteries, one standard size and dual Optima Blue Tops. Cold weather starting test!!!
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All connections clean...Don't know if it's a good option having the truck down for a starter rebuild (right now) as...the Vette sucks in the snow [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
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It is cheaper to have the starter rebuilt than to buy a new one or use yours as a core. You will have to way the options. I had my starter rebuilt and back in my truck in about five hours. Hopefully you can find a place that can turn it over the day you take it in. The rebuild only takes an hour and a half.
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The only place around me that (I) would trust for a "rebuld" ia Auto Electric. Their usually very busy. when they did my Marine started I had to wait several days. (if) by chance they could give me one day service I'm sure it would cost much more $$$
But I'll call them anyway to check. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
Just wondering how much faster the (gear reduction) starter from Auto Zone would spin-up vs the OE unit? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
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88 F 250 7.3 Super Cab XLT Lariat4X4...Cream Puff
81 Corvette...Pampered
Harley Shovel 88" Show Stoper...WOW
BBC 468 Jet Boat...Gotta get Wet!
It's the Women that cost me the $$$$
the Mitsu i installed was a re-man & looked identical to the unit i removed. pic in my gallery.
spins VERY fast.
$140 + $50 core at a local parts house.
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the OE starter i removed is a Mitsu starter, complete with the logo BTW.
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Frank
Unofficial BOOB man (unofficial BUTT division: brotherhood of un-turboed trucks)
meet Big Black, my 1992 International 3/4 ton pickup wrapped in a Ford skin: 2wd, LWB, N/A 7.3, ZF5, 3.55s. 249k miles.
Amsoil bypass & AF. 3" true duals. no soup for me. 'ghetto' fresh air. Baja block drains. bottle broke. slobber tube. true dual 3" straight pipes. now a TRUE oil burner - she's drinking 15% Bunker Fuel (WMO).
I am not to sure about the gear reduction starters from autozone. The starter I have is a gear reduction starter out of a Bobcat or some piece of machinery like that. This is what the guy who I bought the truck from told me. I thought he was full of [censored] until the Battery shop told me that I had a very good starter. Also told me that with the gear reduction I shouldn't have any problems for the life of the motor, that is unless I screw it up by being stupid. Gear reduction is nice and I would fully recommend it.
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89 F-350 Crew Cab 4x4 7.3L diesel non-turbo, E40D, 35's and faded maroon paint. At least I don't have to worry about scratching it. Switched to a three batteries, one standard size and dual Optima Blue Tops. Cold weather starting test!!!
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