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Starter

Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:41 pm
by bwired9
Is there a replacement for the stock starter?

Re: Starter

Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 7:42 am
by BlueSkye
I took mine to a local rewind shop and had it back in a few days.

Re: Starter

Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:37 pm
by EWRice
The original Prestolite starters have to be rebuilt. I believe Arco makes a new version of the Delco starter. I also believe there is a pmgr (gear reduction) available. I will see if i still have the part numbers.

Re: Starter

Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:28 pm
by Tuggle
Arco makes a direct replacement, standard and reverse rotation.

Re: Starter

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 4:05 pm
by bwired9
Thanks guys, I'll look at Armco.

Re: Starter

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:16 pm
by BlueSkye
Did I mention that having mine rebuilt was less than $100?

Re: Starter

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 6:10 pm
by ukester
Ebay

Re: Starter

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 11:37 am
by bwired9
The problem I'm having is that when I try to start the starter will turn the engine very slowly then stop! I've had starter rebuilt, replaced starter relay, new batteries, removed and cleaned all battery cables! What's else can I check or replaced!

Re: Starter

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 12:07 pm
by EWRice
Check the flywheel ring gear. I have seen 5 come loose in the last 2 years on chryslers. There should be no gap between the gear and the flywheel.

Re: Starter

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 1:21 pm
by pbaker32s
bwired9 wrote:The problem I'm having is that when I try to start the starter will turn the engine very slowly then stop! I've had starter rebuilt, replaced starter relay, new batteries, removed and cleaned all battery cables! What's else can I check or replaced!
Check for water in the cylinders.
Maybe Trying to hydrolock due to leaky intake,exhaust or head gasket.