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Txstruck · 12-27-2002, 09:43 AM

Well when I try to start my truck, it grinds really bad!! Bad enough that I think it may be hurting my flywheel.

But it is my daily driver. Well I am going today to buy a new one and was wondering which one to get. What do you guys think? Here are my options:

Duralast-limited warranty-$50 core-Price $111.99

Valucraft-1yr warranty-$65 core-Price $129.99

If it did ruin my flywheel, what am I looking at as far as price to replace that? Its a TH400. Keep in mind that the starter for my truck is heavy duty since its Diesel and 24V.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-27-2002, 11:51 AM

both sound pretty steep ive never spent more than $65 for a starter with a one year warranty

Txstruck · 12-27-2002, 11:52 AM

I think its because of it being for a Diesel and being 24V instead of 12V.

BigRed · 12-27-2002, 12:01 PM

Steve, if it was me, I'd go with the starter that carries the longer warranty (that's if I had the money).

But, since there's not really much of a difference in the prices on the two, it would be a toss-up.

bigblock73 · 12-27-2002, 01:13 PM

NAPA has good prices and warranties on starters...check them out before you buy.

-Jeff

Txstruck · 12-27-2002, 01:44 PM

NAPA's average price for a starter for a diesel was around $165

This is there cheapest one. And it is a reman.

NAPA Power Electrical Starter w/ Solenoid - Remfd (Standard
Item#: RSE2465042

Price: $ 179.00
tax and shipping not included
Core Price: $ 66.00

1974ChevyC10 · 12-27-2002, 03:04 PM

as far as the starter i would go with the limited lifetime warranty its cheaper and has a longer warranty.also if you didnt know it already bring the part with you that your replacing so you wont get the core charge-they will credit you that towards the order or something like that.as far as the flywheel i would think they would be the same generally speaking but then again you do have a diesel in your truck so maybe they are different i dont know.

solidaxel · 12-27-2002, 05:14 PM

Have you tried the local Alt. -Starter rebuild shop in your town, have yours rebuilt at least you know what you are starting with and they do more than wash and paint them and have a good parts warrenty

Txstruck · 12-29-2002, 09:31 AM

Wouldnt ya know it turned out to be a broken starter bolt.

$4.09 later it is starting with ease. Thanks for all the info guys.

arveetek · 12-30-2002, 12:14 AM

Hey Steve!

There is supposed to be a bracket on the front of the starter that bolts from the block to the starter. This needs to be installed, if it's missing. It helps prevent broken bolts, a known problem with the 6.2L. If you don't have the bracket, run down to your local dealer and pick one up. The 6.2L is also know for actually breaking the outer bolt ear right off of the block when the bracket is missing, so you want to make sure it's there.

12-27-2002, 09:43 AM	#1
Txstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 459	Need help with starter Well when I try to start my truck, it grinds really bad!! Bad enough that I think it may be hurting my flywheel. But it is my daily driver. Well I am going today to buy a new one and was wondering which one to get. What do you guys think? Here are my options: Duralast-limited warranty-$50 core-Price $111.99 Valucraft-1yr warranty-$65 core-Price $129.99 If it did ruin my flywheel, what am I looking at as far as price to replace that? Its a TH400. Keep in mind that the starter for my truck is heavy duty since its Diesel and 24V. __________________ Steve 86 K30 4x4 6.2L Diesel\TH400\NP208 - 14bolt FF rear w/detroit locker and Dana60 front w/detroit locker- both with 4.56 gears "Runs on Mud"

12-27-2002, 11:51 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	both sound pretty steep ive never spent more than $65 for a starter with a one year warranty __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-27-2002, 11:52 AM	#3
Txstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 459	I think its because of it being for a Diesel and being 24V instead of 12V. __________________ Steve 86 K30 4x4 6.2L Diesel\TH400\NP208 - 14bolt FF rear w/detroit locker and Dana60 front w/detroit locker- both with 4.56 gears "Runs on Mud"

12-27-2002, 12:01 PM	#4
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Steve, if it was me, I'd go with the starter that carries the longer warranty (that's if I had the money). But, since there's not really much of a difference in the prices on the two, it would be a toss-up. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

12-27-2002, 01:44 PM	#6
Txstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 459	NAPA's average price for a starter for a diesel was around $165 This is there cheapest one. And it is a reman. NAPA Power Electrical Starter w/ Solenoid - Remfd (Standard Item#: RSE2465042 Price: $ 179.00 tax and shipping not included Core Price: $ 66.00 __________________ Steve 86 K30 4x4 6.2L Diesel\TH400\NP208 - 14bolt FF rear w/detroit locker and Dana60 front w/detroit locker- both with 4.56 gears "Runs on Mud"

12-27-2002, 01:13 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	NAPA has good prices and warranties on starters...check them out before you buy. -Jeff

12-27-2002, 03:04 PM	#7
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	as far as the starter i would go with the limited lifetime warranty its cheaper and has a longer warranty.also if you didnt know it already bring the part with you that your replacing so you wont get the core charge-they will credit you that towards the order or something like that.as far as the flywheel i would think they would be the same generally speaking but then again you do have a diesel in your truck so maybe they are different i dont know. __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

12-27-2002, 05:14 PM	#8
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Have you tried the local Alt. -Starter rebuild shop in your town, have yours rebuilt at least you know what you are starting with and they do more than wash and paint them and have a good parts warrenty __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

12-29-2002, 09:31 AM	#9
Txstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 459	Wouldnt ya know it turned out to be a broken starter bolt. $4.09 later it is starting with ease. Thanks for all the info guys. __________________ Steve 86 K30 4x4 6.2L Diesel\TH400\NP208 - 14bolt FF rear w/detroit locker and Dana60 front w/detroit locker- both with 4.56 gears "Runs on Mud"

12-30-2002, 12:14 AM	#10
arveetek Ultimate Diesel Dude Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 328	Hey Steve! There is supposed to be a bracket on the front of the starter that bolts from the block to the starter. This needs to be installed, if it's missing. It helps prevent broken bolts, a known problem with the 6.2L. If you don't have the bracket, run down to your local dealer and pick one up. The 6.2L is also know for actually breaking the outer bolt ear right off of the block when the bracket is missing, so you want to make sure it's there. __________________ Project truck: '81 C/20 converted to 6.2L TURBO DIESEL bored .040", gear drive, 6.5L injectors/pump, custom pistons, custom 4" exhaust, 700R4, 4.10's Daily Driver: '95 K1500 Tahoe, 6.5L TURBO DIESEL, NP241, 4L80E, 3.42's

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