I am going to replace my original 2002 PSD 7.3L starter after 240000 miles. I would like to install a new DENSO starter. I want a real DENSO, not a China copy, new not a reman. Any recommendations on where to buy one?
Yeah, it's really time to replace it. My truck has always started REALLY quick, probably beacuse of the twin HPOP's (it builds pressure fast), so over the years, the total cranking time has maybe been low.Or just be proactive and replace it now. The old one has given you years of great service so it deserves a rest.
This way you can put a new one in and keep the old one as a just in case .
I'm not sure if they are more reliable, but definitely better designed for the task? I can't find when I bought my Denso starter. it's lasted longer than the OEM that came with the truck. Another thing I like about the Denso is that if it fails, it's easy and cheap to fix.Is it a general agreement, among Denso and Powemaster starter owners, that they are more reliable over the years than OE or Motorcraft starters?
I have always believed you get what you usually get what you pay for and for me, reliability is mighty important. Even more than power in a starter.
Looking forward to hearing from folks about their Denso and Powermaster service reliability over the years.....
Mike
You better get a spare, and get the repair parts from Larry B.For those that want to know, this is the Denso I bought. 6 months in and zero issues. Today it was 24 degrees. It wasn't plugged in and started like it would on an 80 degree day. Call me cheap, but the monster works great!
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I've had a 2 bolt denso for over 12 years using stock bolts, no loctite. Never comes loose. Some guys get longer bolts. Whatever makes a person feel better. These are used in tractors/ heavy machinery...I'm sure there is little to no advantage of a 3rd boltAnd all that torque on two bolts 🧐 That was one reason I went with the other 🤷♂️ But as long as they stay tight......I would definitely use loctite, and did on all 3 of mine
Thanks for the heads up on parts from Larry B. These things are easy to rebuild.You better get a spare, and get the repair parts from Larry B.
I had one of those years ago before going genuine. It was all the hype back in the day. It only lasted about a yr or so before it started acting up and left me stuck at the bank. Luckily the bank is only 2-3 blocks from home.
I bought the parts to fix it and is in a different engine. I think it was $25-30 for the repair many moons ago. around $45 today iirc
I've had a 2 bolt denso for over 12 years using stock bolts, no loctite. Never comes loose. Some guys get longer bolts. Whatever makes a person feel better. These are used in tractors/ heavy machinery...I'm sure there is little to no advantage of a 3rd bolt
One dot of red isn't going to weld it in there any time soon. Now if ya run a line of Loctite down the length of the threads, get a torch! 🤣 I'm trying to keep about 30 pounds worth of starter, stay attached to the engine. Like I said, the factory bolts were hand tight.I would never use Red LocTite on something that may need to come out where I don't have access to a torch.
Of all the starters that I have replaced in the last 55 years all I have done is to properly torque the bolts.
I've never had one come loose.