12 volt high torque gear reduction starter AC Delco new
I just had to replace my starter and had some information from the experience that might help someone; this info was hard for ME to find, anyway. My M1009 was used by US Forestry in Hot Springs, AR and had already been converted to 12 volts. I had already upgraded the wiring (2 gauge) and replaced the two small batteries with one big NAPA 31P 1125 CCA one. I use the other battery slot for a 3000 watt 120 vac inverter for emergencies / power outages. In addition, I installed a low rpm / high output alternator (like an ambulance uses, PB alternator 220 amps), too. Anyway, I had a freeze plug leak that was hidden that dripped coolant into the starter, ruining it. After the leak repair, I wanted the highest torque heavy duty geared starter as a replacement. All I could find were the cheap rebuilds from the parts stores. I found a new 12 volt AC Delco high torque starter, part number 88877101. Actually a wizard found it for me. My mechanic friend, Donald, owner of Wizard Automotive in Douglasville, GA. He helps me a lot; I'm getting older and it is getting harder. I did replace the Doghead Relay (7018601) that I had put in when I first got it, too. It seemed to be wearing out, not always pulling in the coil when in start. It has never started this easy, winter should be a breeze! The best thing I ever did, for safety and ease of repair, was put a negative battery terminal quick disconnect in. I first had heavy duty switches, but they didn't hold up well for me.
In regard to the 3000 watt inverter that I installed late 2014 / early 2015, I had a chance to use it this passed winter when my home lost power due to the winter storm for about 5 days. I used it to power my home's furnace fan (gas heat) to heat my home for about an hour at the time through the night as necessary. The only problem that I had was that at this inverter output level, idle speed wasn't enough to keep the battery charged enough, so the inverter kept shutting down. I had to chock the accelerator pedal with something to up the RPMs a little to keep it going. But it worked!
