Hi Torque Starter Question, Is this one plug and play? |
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Hi Torque Starter Question, Is this one plug and play? |
BeatNavy |
Jan 4 2019, 02:55 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I've had this sitting on the shelf for about two years, and my current OEM starter is sounding very, very tired as the weather gets colder. I will probably end up getting it rebuilt, but I'd like to know if this hi-torque one will work plug and play in the meantime? I've heard of different ones having issues with orientation and/or eating flywheel teeth. For those that have used this one, what has been your experience?
This is for basic Type 4 engine: TIA |
brant |
Jan 4 2019, 03:23 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,641 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I've had this sitting on the shelf for about two years, and my current OEM starter is sounding very, very tired as the weather gets colder. I will probably end up getting it rebuilt, but I'd like to know if this hi-torque one will work plug and play in the meantime? I've heard of different ones having issues with orientation and/or eating flywheel teeth. For those that have used this one, what has been your experience? This is for basic Type 4 engine: TIA you should be good to go I've used the one in the same printed box not cheap and a good unit. but just to be safe. measure the distance of the Bendix when plunged out from the mounting face of the starter that brand/version should be the same distance as a stock one |
BeatNavy |
Jan 4 2019, 04:13 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Excellent, thanks Brant!
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rgolia |
Jan 4 2019, 04:42 PM
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GeoJoe Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 5-February 10 From: PA Member No.: 11,329 Region Association: North East States |
I have been using that one for the past three years with no issues. Really cranks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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rhodyguy |
Jan 4 2019, 05:21 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,097 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
The only glitch is they don't have the provision to capture the mounting bolt head that the stock ones do. Installing one with the engine in the car is more of a 2 person affair.
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BeatNavy |
Jan 4 2019, 06:02 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
All good info, guys, thanks. Kevin - ok, I'll put my son to good use helping me do this before he goes back to school, then.
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ClayPerrine |
Jan 4 2019, 11:20 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,528 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
The only glitch is they don't have the provision to capture the mounting bolt head that the stock ones do. Installing one with the engine in the car is more of a 2 person affair. Put a hose clamp on the head of the bolt, and let the screw on the hose clamp hit the housing to hold the bolt still until enough friction builds up and you can tighten the nut on the other end. |
BeatNavy |
Jan 5 2019, 11:24 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
All in and good. It goes "whirrrrrrrrrr" and starts right up. No smoke or fire, so apparently I wired it correctly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Clay, tried your suggestion, as it seems a good one. But re-reading it now, I didn't do it correctly, and that's probably why I still needed to drag my son into the garage for an extra set of hands. It's all good. Thanks for the help and comments (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
iankarr |
Jan 6 2019, 09:48 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,481 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Congrats! Did you measure the push of the bendix before installing? I didn’t and kinda tore up a flywheel. A washer between the case and the starter reduced the distance.
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BeatNavy |
Jan 6 2019, 10:06 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Congrats! Did you measure the push of the bendix before installing? I didn’t and kinda tore up a flywheel. A washer between the case and the starter reduced the distance. Thanks, Ian. I did do a quick comparison, and it looked good. Engine will probably be coming out in a few weeks, and I'll probably check it again more thoroughly if that was your experience. That thing cranks right up. I had read previously in another thread (from Clay, IIRC) the hi-torque action helped alleviate the D-Jet hot start challenges many of us have. I've only taken a couple of short trips in it so far (now that the sun is actually out today), but it seems that may be the case. Which is awesome, as I'll probably be more willing to run those quick errands around town with the teener when I don't have to worry about the slightly annoying hot restart each time. |
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