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Txstruck · 01-27-2003, 04:56 PM

I am trying to find prices on gear reduction starters for our trucks. I got a quote from the guy that fixed my alternators and I wanna see where it stands with the competition. He told me he had in stock, the gear reduction starters for my truck (86) and most our trucks (73-87) for $110 no core!!!! I seem to think I have seen them for sale before for like $230 or more. Is this a good price?

Oh, as far as my alternator problem I had. I fried one of the 2 he sold me trying to install it. Apparently I have a short somewhere and it sent 24v to the alternator and toasted the regulator, rectifier and coil. He gave me another and didnt charge me a dime! Now that is customer service!!!

wg77 · 01-27-2003, 05:31 PM

that is a good price.I got a price on one a while back from a rebuilder that was about 160-170,expect to pay about 200 or more at a part store for a Delco reman. Plus,you'll probly pay at about 100 for the direct drive (Delco reman) anyway.More cranking power for the same price, sounds good to me.

wg77 · 01-27-2003, 05:52 PM

yeah,just called my local NAPA,they said about $75 for their brand.Prices must have dropped abit in the last year or so.Just thought I throw that out there for ya.

79BIG10 · 01-28-2003, 05:21 AM

Heck yeah that is Steve. Great find of customer service.

arveetek · 01-28-2003, 10:42 AM

Steve, is that starter for the diesel? If so, that's way cheap. But would it work with your 24 volt system?

Txstruck · 01-28-2003, 02:24 PM

The guy has seen my truck and knows its diesel. He has what I need, I just dont have the money right now.

01-27-2003, 04:56 PM	#1
Txstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 459	Gear Reduction Starters I am trying to find prices on gear reduction starters for our trucks. I got a quote from the guy that fixed my alternators and I wanna see where it stands with the competition. He told me he had in stock, the gear reduction starters for my truck (86) and most our trucks (73-87) for $110 no core!!!! I seem to think I have seen them for sale before for like $230 or more. Is this a good price? Oh, as far as my alternator problem I had. I fried one of the 2 he sold me trying to install it. Apparently I have a short somewhere and it sent 24v to the alternator and toasted the regulator, rectifier and coil. He gave me another and didnt charge me a dime! Now that is customer service!!! __________________ Steve 86 K30 4x4 6.2L Diesel\TH400\NP208 - 14bolt FF rear w/detroit locker and Dana60 front w/detroit locker- both with 4.56 gears "Runs on Mud"

01-28-2003, 05:21 AM	#4
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Heck yeah that is Steve. Great find of customer service. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-28-2003, 10:42 AM	#5
arveetek Ultimate Diesel Dude Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 328	Steve, is that starter for the diesel? If so, that's way cheap. But would it work with your 24 volt system? __________________ Project truck: '81 C/20 converted to 6.2L TURBO DIESEL bored .040", gear drive, 6.5L injectors/pump, custom pistons, custom 4" exhaust, 700R4, 4.10's Daily Driver: '95 K1500 Tahoe, 6.5L TURBO DIESEL, NP241, 4L80E, 3.42's

01-28-2003, 02:24 PM	#6
Txstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 459	The guy has seen my truck and knows its diesel. He has what I need, I just dont have the money right now. __________________ Steve 86 K30 4x4 6.2L Diesel\TH400\NP208 - 14bolt FF rear w/detroit locker and Dana60 front w/detroit locker- both with 4.56 gears "Runs on Mud"

01-27-2003, 05:31 PM	#2
wg77 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Verona, PA Posts: 23	that is a good price.I got a price on one a while back from a rebuilder that was about 160-170,expect to pay about 200 or more at a part store for a Delco reman. Plus,you'll probly pay at about 100 for the direct drive (Delco reman) anyway.More cranking power for the same price, sounds good to me.

01-27-2003, 05:52 PM	#3
wg77 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Verona, PA Posts: 23	yeah,just called my local NAPA,they said about $75 for their brand.Prices must have dropped abit in the last year or so.Just thought I throw that out there for ya.



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