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WHYBYNU · 09-20-2005, 09:29 PM

OK, after 2 reman. starters this summer I give up !! These things work ok for about 2-3 months and then crap out. My truck runs a 350/350 and the starter has the staggered bolt pattern ( 168 tooth right? ) The flywheel looks good no missing teeth ect, new redtop Otima battery,
new pos/neg cables/new wiring going down to the starter and a starter brace I've tried every combo of shims the starters are just crap!

I'LL TAKE ANY AND ALL HELP YOU GUYS CAN GIVE....

JOHN

kelsfine69 · 09-20-2005, 09:36 PM

I got a Powermaster......Never go back

cableguy0 · 09-20-2005, 09:43 PM

i went through 8 remans in the course of a week and finally got one that has lasted for almost 5 years now. its luck of the draw with them.

acloco · 09-20-2005, 09:50 PM

Have you checked the alignment of the starter? They don't necessarily make noise if they are not aligned correctly.

Also...you did not mention how good the grounds are? Are you using the star washers from battery to fender, body to engine, & battery negative to engine?

cdowns · 09-20-2005, 10:17 PM

mini hi torque //and if you use a chrome one they make it start and go faster

**Stocker** · 09-20-2005, 10:27 PM

Can you still buy an OEM unit from GM? FWIW, mine has been pretty durable. I still have the original starter, and it's been my DD for over 28 years, so it's started at least twice every day. Well, to be honest, I did replace the Bendix drive one time several years ago...

*Randy70C-10* · 09-20-2005, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelsfine69

I got a Powermaster......Never go back

Same here, and it only weighs 8 pounds!

WHYBYNU · 09-20-2005, 11:01 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I've I checked all the grounds they are good. I've checked the alignment over and over and it checks out at an 1/8" (paper clip). The starters start out great then all of a sudden (1-3 months) they start banging the flywheel. I think I'm going aftermarket just not sure which one.

john

acloco · 09-20-2005, 11:13 PM

ugh...bummer.

Have you thought about the junkyard?

I ONLY use the cast iron snout starters....and rebuild as needed.

70short/step · 09-20-2005, 11:27 PM

I wouldnt use a reman starter because most times they only replace the part(s) that are bad. So you could be buying a reman starter with 1,000,000 starts on it and they just changed a gear and cleaned it up with all the other parts in it ready to go out! I use the chrome mini!! Spins the motor no problem!

Swbman · 09-20-2005, 11:43 PM

I must have went thru about 8 starters in a 6 month period on my 383 stroker, I tried junkyard ones, a couple I rebuilt myself, a few remanufactured ones,one hi torque mini that I just couldnt get to fit right despite using the shims, So I went down to O Reilys and got one of their new I believe power master, and havent had any problems I also added a starter heat shield cause Im running headers. Now no problem with starter at all.....

09-20-2005, 09:29 PM	#1
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	what starter do you use ? OK, after 2 reman. starters this summer I give up !! These things work ok for about 2-3 months and then crap out. My truck runs a 350/350 and the starter has the staggered bolt pattern ( 168 tooth right? ) The flywheel looks good no missing teeth ect, new redtop Otima battery, new pos/neg cables/new wiring going down to the starter and a starter brace I've tried every combo of shims the starters are just crap! I'LL TAKE ANY AND ALL HELP YOU GUYS CAN GIVE.... JOHN __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

09-20-2005, 09:36 PM	#2
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	I got a Powermaster......Never go back __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

09-20-2005, 09:43 PM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	i went through 8 remans in the course of a week and finally got one that has lasted for almost 5 years now. its luck of the draw with them. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

09-20-2005, 10:17 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	mini hi torque //and if you use a chrome one they make it start and go faster __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 05-12-2006 at 08:06 AM.

09-20-2005, 10:27 PM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Can you still buy an OEM unit from GM? FWIW, mine has been pretty durable. I still have the original starter, and it's been my DD for over 28 years, so it's started at least twice every day. Well, to be honest, I did replace the Bendix drive one time several years ago... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

09-20-2005, 09:50 PM	#4
acloco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 335	Have you checked the alignment of the starter? They don't necessarily make noise if they are not aligned correctly. Also...you did not mention how good the grounds are? Are you using the star washers from battery to fender, body to engine, & battery negative to engine?

09-20-2005, 11:01 PM	#8
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Thanks for all the replies. I've I checked all the grounds they are good. I've checked the alignment over and over and it checks out at an 1/8" (paper clip). The starters start out great then all of a sudden (1-3 months) they start banging the flywheel. I think I'm going aftermarket just not sure which one. john __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

09-20-2005, 11:13 PM	#9
acloco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 335	ugh...bummer. Have you thought about the junkyard? I ONLY use the cast iron snout starters....and rebuild as needed.

09-20-2005, 11:27 PM	#10
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	I wouldnt use a reman starter because most times they only replace the part(s) that are bad. So you could be buying a reman starter with 1,000,000 starts on it and they just changed a gear and cleaned it up with all the other parts in it ready to go out! I use the chrome mini!! Spins the motor no problem! __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

09-20-2005, 11:43 PM	#11
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	I must have went thru about 8 starters in a 6 month period on my 383 stroker, I tried junkyard ones, a couple I rebuilt myself, a few remanufactured ones,one hi torque mini that I just couldnt get to fit right despite using the shims, So I went down to O Reilys and got one of their new I believe power master, and havent had any problems I also added a starter heat shield cause Im running headers. Now no problem with starter at all..... __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay Last edited by Swbman; 09-21-2005 at 11:37 AM.



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