LMTV starter question

[Andyrv6av8r]

Does anyone know if this aftermarket starter will work on the M1078? I have emailed the company and included a photo of my engine data plate but haven't received a reply. Thanks.

https://www.fleetalternatorstarter.com/starter_50312.aspx

 

[snowtrac nome]

yes it will I just picked up a cat starter and it works great.

 

[Coffey1]

Question what do you do with the zillion wires on it lol.

 

[izzug]

yes it will I just picked up a cat starter and it works great.

With the gear reduction starter you had no problem getting it past the frame into position to bolt it up? How many hook up points are on the starter you bought and do you have a link for where you bought yours?

thanks, rick

 

[snowtrac nome]

My cat starter was not gear reduction but built much more robust than the prestolite starter I kept bending the starter drive fork on. with 2 8d batterys it has no problem cranking over the 3116 at minus 20

 

[izzug]

My cat starter was not gear reduction but built much more robust than the prestolite starter I kept bending the starter drive fork on. with 2 8d batterys it has no problem cranking over the 3116 at minus 20

Do you have a part # where you bought it or a link?
thanks, rick

 

[snowtrac nome]

The cat part number is 207-1516 you can buy directly from your cat dealer and its a standard 3116 starter that would be used on a 3116 in a loader excavator or dozer.

 

[izzug]

The cat part number is 207-1516 you can buy directly from your cat dealer and its a standard 3116 starter that would be used on a 3116 in a loader excavator or dozer.

Perfect.....thanks

 

[izzug]

Andy started this post because of my starter issues. My 1078 would not restart when the engine had been run for a while and was warm.... but when it cooled down it would start again. I checked relays, replaced the frame mounted solenoid, grounded out the thermal protection switch..... nothing fixed my issue. Everything pointed to replacing the starter. I talked to Sandcrobra about all the bad starters he has seen, Talked to Will.....they all said replace the starter. I wanted the easy fix, there isn't one.
Snowtrac posted the Cat starter # 207-1516, I didn't want another Leece Neville starter. Went to my local Cat dealer....$590 for a new one or $287 for a Cat reman starter with a core.....and they would take my Leece Neville as a core. It's not the same size as the Cat starter but they will take it. Andy and I replaced it Saturday....that's a heavy starter about 60lbs, 8 wires to disconnect and a thermal switch to jumper thru, the Cat starter doesn't have the thermal protection switch. If it wasn't for the weight it could be a one man job...we just tied it off and lowered it down. The Cat wired up the same as the Leece minus the thermal switch.

Thanks Andy for all the help.

IT RUNS and RESTARTS when warm.

Rick

 

[Reworked LMTV]

I am not clear on this. Do the inexpensive gear reduction models work?

 

[Awesomeness]

Does anyone know if this aftermarket starter will work on the M1078? I have emailed the company and included a photo of my engine data plate but haven't received a reply. Thanks.

https://www.fleetalternatorstarter.com/starter_50312.aspx

Were you able to reach, and clear, the terminals on that one? They will be facing the block. Is that a starter for engines that use a starter on the passenger side?

 

[simp5782]

You need a starter with an 082 solenoid location. Pretty easy to locate knowing that location number.

 

[Reworked LMTV]

Amazing

 

[simp5782]

8200070 looks like a good delco number for drivers side mount with a 082 solenoid

8200435 is a good starter number as well.

I think the overland guys should find a decent air starter for the 3116 and go with that. I know they are available for the 3126 part # 150TMPF81R15 for turbine. For a vane SS175GB01R29

 

[Third From Texas]

I think the overland guys should find a decent air starter...

Now *that* is an interesting idea.

 

[Third From Texas]

Now *that* is an interesting idea.

Bummer, did a quick search and not seeing one for the C7.

Air Starters for CAT Engines and Gensets by Ingersoll Rand

Air starters for CAT engines by Ingersoll Rand shipped fast with great prices.

airstartersdirect.com

 

[simp5782]

Now *that* is an interesting idea.

On occasion you can find em cheap. Only issue I see is the LMTV tire pressure isn't up around 120psi to refill a tank if you really needed to. However a dedicated air tank to shut off that could hold pressure indefinitely would be best when you get where you are going.

They do make a spring loaded starter as well that cranks up with a small handle and it will spin a motor.

Bummer, did a quick search and not seeing one for the C7.

Air Starters for CAT Engines and Gensets by Ingersoll Rand

Air starters for CAT engines by Ingersoll Rand shipped fast with great prices.

airstartersdirect.com

3126 and c7 should use the same 38mt style. They just don't list them individually. Like a C12 starter is the same for a C15 etc. It's based on SAE1, 2 or 3 mounting

 

[Third From Texas]

Rgr all.

That just seems so cool.

 

[Reworked LMTV]

Milwaukee M18 Impact and a special adapter?

HF Earthquake impact and a special adapter ?

lol kidding, but the thought did cross my mind : )

 

[Third From Texas]

My back hurts just thinking about having to hand crank a big diesel.

I know it uses a huge reduction, but....nope.

I have more than enough ways to hurt myself with these trucks.