2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Starter bolts

[THess]

I need to know what kind of bolts are used to hold the starter together on my '98. I bought a new starter from NAPA and want to rebuild my old one to keep as a spare, but the long bolts that hold the motor together both broke. I drilled the holes out but need to know the thread size to tap for and where to get replacements.

 

[WilsonF]

Can't help you with the size but you are doing the right thing by keeping you old starter if it is the OEM. Try going to a electrical rebuild place they can tell you the size and sell you new bolts.



Floyd

 

[THess]

I was going to rebuild it myself with parts from Larry B's, but I may have to take it and have it rebuilt just to get the bolts.

 

[THess]

I ended up taking the starter to a local starter alternator rebuilder and he fixed everything for me. It was pretty expensive and I learned a lesson about taking things apart and losing/breaking pieces, but I've got a good spare starter when this NAPA junk dies.

 

[Bill Lins]

Did NAPA do away with their lifetime warranty? I had rebuilt my OEM starter once & when it failed again, I got a NAPA starter with a lifetime warranty. Figured I'd never have to buy another one.

 

[HHhuntitall]

Did you call Larry B on the phone? I think they can get or will have whatever you need..... I've got a problem with the local places not being worth a darn. I've had several tractor starters and alternators rebuilt, but they just don't last. I found another place last week, but haven't tried them yet. I've got several spares around so I can just rebuild one and replace it.

 

[THess]

I'm not sure about the NAPA warranty. The hassle of replacing them so often is the dealbreaker. That starter might last a long time but it has a really cheap sound to it. It doesn't seem to turn as fast as the Denso either. I never called Larry B because I could never figure out the thread size for the bolts I broke off. I guess I should have just ordered them from him and then tapped the case. Oh well I really like our local rebuilder, and he seems to do a great job.

 

[HHhuntitall]

I'm not sure about the NAPA warranty. The hassle of replacing them so often is the dealbreaker. That starter might last a long time but it has a really cheap sound to it. It doesn't seem to turn as fast as the Denso either. I never called Larry B because I could never figure out the thread size for the bolts I broke off. I guess I should have just ordered them from him and then tapped the case. Oh well I really like our local rebuilder, and he seems to do a great job.

Well, if you've found a good honest guy to do your work, then you're golden!! I'm gonna try another one, I guess. It's so hard to get good parts, for me. The Dodge starters are no problem, what with people like Foster's..... but the bigger ones on the Big Cams and Cats are a different matter..... and buying a reman'd one at NAPA or Orielly's is out of the question, without a bank loan!!!