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colliehauler
Explorer III
Jun 09, 2019

Question for mechanics about replacement starters?

I need to replace the starter in my F-250 V-10. On ebay the price range for a new starters varies considerably. From $35. to $200. I figured sticking to a name brand would be best. Some of the cheap ...
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theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Jun 10, 2019
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Have it professionally rebuilt.

Is there ANYWHERE in the US that does this ?

Permanent magnet starters are really very simple. The only wear items are the bearing, the brushes and the commutator. While the windings need to be tested for sort and opens (not likely if the commutator does not have excessive wear) they do not commonly fail.

Clean the commutator bars with 200+ grit every cloth. Replace the brushes. Replace the solenoid (if you can find a replacement).

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