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[GMCnet] replacing starter, tips? [message #267000] Tue, 02 December 2014 10:32 Go to previous message
Ek_Lektro is currently offline  Ek_Lektro   United States
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OK, the starter on the '78 403 Eleganza has been intermittent the past year, and so of course i've tightened all battery connections, and when i went to tighten the nut on the starter's solenoid, damn! the bakelite cracked and the solenoid fell apart. Well, this starter has given about 10 years of service, so maybe time to replace anyway, ha ha (the whole thing? or just the solenoid?). I have a un-used Delco-Remy starter that i bought for the '76 455 Birchhaven about 10 years ago (to have a spare onboard when going deep down into Mexico). never used it! Its been sitting in semi-dry storage and looks good to go. (Looking at the "GMC Parts Exchange" from GMCMHI, it appears that starters for 455s can work in 403s and vice versa, correct?)
When i turn the gear inside by hand (on this 10 year old "new" one), it seems a bit more stiff than the one i just pulled out, and i'm wondering; should i spray some lubricant in there? What kind?
Lastly, i had a nightmare scenario back in '03 when a shop (that shall go nameless) put a starter in the Birchhaven and it stripped the receiving gear on the coach.. got to be a bit costly.. Don't want to make that mistake myself! Any tips/tricks on how to get it to line up, or should it be obvious?
Lastly, as an interesting parting shot; a rather rough start last week...seemed to be stuck... just kept revving up, and before i could get it under control, i heard a big alternator belt squeal, and sure enough, the alternator's dead. Gotta see if this 105 amp will truly be covered by AutoZone lifetime warranty (and the old starter as well, for that matter!)
Any tips and tricks and caveats appreciated! Cheers!
Greg / Los Angeles /
SolarSonic 26' Eleganza / GreenMachine 21' cut-down Birchhaven refurb, in progress!
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