need an opinion

[dstang97]

I need a new starter,
Should I buy a used one that "works fine" for a $100
buy one from a local starter shop not chines poo poo for $175
new one from OD roughly $300

I have never heard this truck run should also

what would you guys do????

 

[tiger422]

I vote local shop with warranty and support
my
Jim

 

[HardCorps79]

I would almost always prefer to buy new or remanufactured stuff, but unfortunately I'm on a lean budget. What I tend to do is buy a local for temporary use- just to keep the truck on the road, and then save up for the new/reman part for the long term. It may seem more expensive, but hey, I gotta get to work somehow.

 

[rosco]

Those starters are industrial grade - they should last many years. The $100 should be fine too.

Lee in Alaska

 

[CUCV85]

I need a new starter,
Should I buy a used one that "works fine" for a $100
buy one from a local starter shop not chines poo poo for $175
new one from OD roughly $300

I have never heard this truck run should also

what would you guys do????

Have the 24 Volt Rebuilt for 100-125.00
Unless your converting the vehicle to 12 volts.
Stick with the 24volt Starter, rebuild it!
They Last a heck of a lot longer and turn over faster.

 

[dstang97]

Have the 24 Volt Rebuilt for 100-125.00
Unless your converting the vehicle to 12 volts.
Stick with the 24volt Starter, rebuild it!
They Last a heck of a lot longer and turn over faster.

The problem is i dont have an original starter. so i would at least have to buy the one for $100

 

[dstang97]

here is the one close by

24V DELCO STARTER 1983-01 CHEVROLET/GMC 6.2&6.5.DSL:eBay Motors (item 130127110333 end time Dec-06-09 19:10:09 PST)

 

[allrevup]

dsstang97 I would buy the used one for a $100, if you know is working and up to specs. Then if and when is dead you can rebuilt it. Not 100% sure of the part numbers but, there was an early and the more dissarable later model. Good luck either way!