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just thought I would post something I found today that was interesting to me at least. I might have found the issue with my temperature light. I pulled out the temperature sensor / sending unit and found that it was not the same as the TS81 that I replaced it with. I didn't think to get a photo...

Well, I got the starter back on and torqued down. hopefully it will work without any shims. If not I'm not sure how you are supposed to keep the pinion gear out and into the ring gear in order to measure the gap as it shows in the TM, to know what size shim it would need. In any case, got some...

just looked this starter and it does not have the "no shim" txt :(

I know the direct drive said this. I forgot to look at this one, it's on the truck but not tightened down yet. I'll try to look if I can see any text on it. I questioned this as I read in TM it talks about a shim may be required and how to measure gap between pinion and ring gear (between .2...

well, answered myself on the question about adding a washer to the starter. TM shows one is supposed to be there. TM also shows 33 ft lbs for torque. Still trying to figure out how to measure pinion ring gear spacing to see if shims are needed.

Well I got the Wilson Starter, looks good. But I was disappointed that they didn't pack it better. The started got beat around during shipping hard enough to punch some holes in its box, even though this was inside an outer shipping box. It has the test results label tag on it too, interesting...

Thanks Ezgn. With all the metric on these engines, I didn't know if the oil plug was still the standard one or not.

off topic... can't find this listed in FAQs or threads. anyone know if the oil drain plug is a 1/2" - 20? need to replace seal thought I might look for a magnetic one.

got the cover off this morning. flywheel has a small amount of wear on front edge, but nothing unexpected. no broken teeth. so I think it's fine, Thankfully. I finally bench tested the starter this morning. it spun about 50% of connection attempts. the pinion gear does not retract at all. and...

yeah, worst was since the bolts were so tight and small working space. I thought it was a good idea to use my 3/8" cordless impact with that long extension 🫢 at first I thought I might have loosened my front tooth, hurt like heck. but they're ok today. lip still hurts though needless to say I...

I've used to work in autoparts and the "lifetime warrenty" stuff had a good amount of returns. I've used them too in the past on other vehicles, and the starter I just took off is an after market "rebuilt". Don't want to go there again. So I'm glad I was able to find a Wilson Delco...

Yep, going to get the cover off and look at the flywheel/ring gear. The pinion gear on the starter doesn't appear to be damaged, so I'm REALLY hoping there isn't anything wrong with the ring gear. And yeah, extensions are needed. Tried using several together, also used some of my longer one's...

Yeah I know to lift it by the bumper/frame, as I need the suspension to extend down to make room. All I have is a 3 ton floor jack though, as high as it goes will probably only reach the bumper. I can't add some blocks to it... but I really want to have some additional supports holding the truck...

Thanks nyoffroad [thumbzup] When I was trying to pull that starter out, I had thought about jacking up the truck to see if it would allow the axle to drop down enough to make some room. But someone took my jack stands back sometime ago... and I really don't like being under anything with just a...

Found this WILSON HD ROTATING ELECT 91-01-4417 - 28MT for $177 +$47 core on a heavy truck parts site: https://www.finditparts.com/products/2977109/wilson-hd-rotating-elect-91-01-441 EDIT: HA! they showed free shipping the whole time, until I went to actually pay. Then it showed $475 freight...

Thanks for the Video! And yeah the sockets and extensions sounds about like what I used. Yes going to order the bracket and some new starter bolts too. I may need to order the 13mm bracket bolt, as the head of this one is rounding off some. Would have to find a part # though. I'm sure any grade...

Thanks for the info on the Wilson, I would much rather have the Delco reman than the aftermarket stuff. I don't think that this starter is a Delco. If it were I might keep it for a rebuild. But I believe it is just a cheap aftermarket, if so I'll just use it for a core. Is there any way to...

Anyone have an opinion on the Wilson rebuilt starters? Are those Delco's that Wilson rebuilt? Or just aftermarket refurbs? The Wilson Direct Drive starters are actually more expensive than the gear reduction version. Found this Wilson Gear Reduction...

wow... even what few real Delco 28mt's I can find are $$$. Guess I'll have to find the "best" aftermarket...

I found this info from Delco's site: https://www.delcoremy.com/find-a-part/product-details/10479611 Looks like the correct Delco Part # would be 10479611 However, when searching for a real Delco, all I find is from off brands crossing over to the Delco number. I'll look to see if I can find the...