This the right starter Yes or No??

[WAVENBYE2]

I just got done looking at BP starter site and have read a lot of negative things about the starters themselves. Anybody else buy a BP Starter and have nothing but problems? I also found this for the mercruiser, I know, I know, Stick with mercruiser marine parts, I don't have the manual I used to have since my laptop quit on me, but I am working on that an hope to have all the info stored and retrieved soon, I have a couple of people working on that for me, Just don;t have all the part# readily available right now, This looks to be the one I need same bolt pattern.
http://www.marineengine.com/parts/part_details.php?pnum=ARC30140
Can you guys let me know that I am right or wrong, Thanks in advance....Pat

 

[PuddleJumper]

Re: This the right starter Yes or No??

If yoiur current starter has offset bolt pattern then the starter in your link will work. I've had good results with ARCO.

 

[ryanmshoey]

Re: This the right starter Yes or No??

I just replaced my starter with one from DB. It was an exact match to the stock one and works perfect. The prices can't be beat either.

Here is the one that I got. It is offset too.

http://www.db-starter-alternator.co... 5.7 350 MARINE STARTER 1998-UP SDR0253 6792

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: This the right starter Yes or No??

Thats high priced for a rebuilt....

Here are new ones for way less..
http://bpi.ebasicpower.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=eBasicPower&Product_Code=MES5399M

 

[PitchFork]

Re: This the right starter Yes or No??

I to just bought one from DB Electronics and Starter it should be delivered today. Mine does not have the offset bolt pattern. I had a local shop look at my original starter and they told me $125 to rebuild it. They also told me after looking at that it is in very rough shape. So I purchased a new one from DB for $71 with shipping. My only concern is mine has a 9 tooth pinion and the new has 11 tooth pinion. DB's website along with the other websites states that the 9 tooth has been superceeded.

 

[ryanmshoey]

Re: This the right starter Yes or No??

Thats high priced for a rebuilt....

Here are new ones for way less..
http://bpi.ebasicpower.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=eBasicPower&Product_Code=MES5399M

It's not rebuilt. It is brand new for $70.

 

[WAVENBYE2]

Re: This the right starter Yes or No??

Thanks guys for your all replies, I have found a local guy here that rebuilds Start/alts thats all he does for a living, I did some looking around local just to find out if I could get one now instead of wating for it to be shipped off the internet and was told to give this guy a call, he has a superb reputation and has been in business for 20yrs., he doesn't even have an ad in the phone book because he handles bigger marine accounts here locally too, The guy works at home on his property with a LARGE building/garage and he and his brother even wear uniforms too, so I thought I would give him a shot, gave him the original starter off the boat and should be back on the water Sat will be ready tomarrow, If all goes well I am going to give him the one that is on my boat now and have him rebuild that one too so I have a spare ready to go!! I will keep you all posted on my original post updated on "How long does it take to change starter" I promised every one I would keep them posted on how long it took!! I just found this out of curiousity! check out reviews.
http://local.yahoo.com/info-27352137-wurth-auto-electric-paducah?tab=reviews#reviews

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: This the right starter Yes or No??

Good deal! Always good to find local guys that know what they are doing.
The only shop near me that i know of is more than buying new.
Glad you found them...

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: This the right starter Yes or No??

It's not rebuilt. It is brand new for $70.

I was talking about the one from marine engine.com
Those DB starters look like a good deal..Thanks for that info...