6.5 Starter Options?

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[Robyn]

Not familiar with the Powermaster.

I believe that the GM units are all rebuilts now and not new Delco's

I use a local rebuild shop that uses fresh Delco parts (or better)
I have used this fellow for several years and the stuff they put out is of good quality.

I would find an independant rebuilder (Local) that has a good reputation and try their stuff.

I am very sceptical of any of the "brands" any more as most of the stuff is rebuilt out of the country and is junk.

I hate to toss cold water on the campfire but my experience with starters and alternators has been poor over the years with most rebuilt stuff.

A starter on a 6.5 although not terribly nasty to change is not something I want to do out in the rain and cold along side the road in the dark.

Been there done that :eek:


Robyn

[ToddMeister]

I bought one of these a couple years ago for my 95 GMC, holding up well so far...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/100-New-Chevy-GMC-Starter-6-2-6-5-Diesel-High-T-6468_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33576QQihZ003QQite mZ130128502175

[Warren96]

Most diesels will crank slow if the timing is too far advanced,did you check this?

[KallyI]

I bought one of these a couple years ago for my 95 GMC, holding up well so far...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/100-New-Chevy-GMC-Starter-6-2-6-5-Diesel-High-T-6468_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33576QQihZ003QQite mZ130128502175

Ditto on that for me too. In fact the first time I started the truck with this unit, it turned over and started so fast, that I shut the key off, I was so startled.:eek:

[tommac95]

I haven't needed a starter.
I'm pretty sure that when i brought mine to a rebuilder to have him do any PM he thought might be necessary , he said:
1) 'It's Nippondenso , they're the best'.
2) 'Don't touch it until it screws up , it will do good by you'.

If you don't want to buy a new one, consider bringing yours to a shop for renewal ... maybe the solenoid contacts are shot , or brushes worn??

Maybe a cheapo replacement while yours gets some TLC after shipping to Gomer's?