Would like input on which starter brand for my truck

[Egg_Head]

I've owned my K5 Blazer since 1984 and the only starters that did not fail in 6 months were AC Delco reman'd.

 

[ChrisMU]

I’d go with the AC Delco remanufactured… when I bought a starter for my 77 F250 Super Cab (460), that was the most attractive one (price-wise) from RockAuto. It had a shield that the original (I’m guessing) lacked. No problems so far.

 

[Puhdantic]

probably but fixing it myself would be pretty easy or i would just get another one. I think for the low cost of starters a electric motor shop would cost more than just buying a starter.

It's true. I say if it lasted this long, I'd consider fixing it.

I just don't like playing the reman lottery with starters and alternators personally.

 

[Silver]

Read up on DB Electrical. I'm under the impression they make good stuff. I could be wrong, check them out.

 

[joegreen]

Gen 1 nor Gen 2 SBC's EVER used metric starter bolts, They're all 3/8-16.

I was reading this article and it mentions two different bolts for the starter. An sae and a metric. https://autoprollc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/6-RemyTechnicalBulletin_Feb2016_web.pdf

 

[zzyzzx]

Starters are often easily repaired.

 

[joegreen]

I have decided to ditch the 10mt starter and go with the pg260m. I like the benefits it offers.

 

[clinebarger]

I was reading this article and it mentions two different bolts for the starter. An sae and a metric. https://autoprollc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/6-RemyTechnicalBulletin_Feb2016_web.pdf

There are different shank/knurl diameters, That's why you run '94-'00 mini starter bolts (12338064) to match the starter.

 

[joegreen]

Bought a used starter. Took it all apart and cleaned and inspected it. Installed with new gm bolts. Works great but i definitely miss the iconic chevy starter sound. But i think the pros outweigh the lame sound.

 

[dfarr67]

I sport a Denso gear reduction unit- chev application. Trouble free starting for years.....and years.

 

[nthach]

I sport a Denso gear reduction unit- chev application. Trouble free starting for years.....and years.

I think the performance aftermarket was taking Denso, Mitsu or Hitachi starters and adapting them to SBC/BBC and Ford V8s for a while.

 

[dfarr67]

I think the performance aftermarket was taking Denso, Mitsu or Hitachi starters and adapting them to SBC/BBC and Ford V8s for a while.

Well- this one has all the correct stickers- and made in japan. Not a reman acd either.

 

[joekingcorvette]

I would buy the original GM starter. I don't trust aftermarket starters.