What starter to use for 1999 5.0, staggered or regular bolt pattern

[bamafutbal]

# added pics to help verufy stater bolt pattern#

when i go to service manual #24, i get a delco 14mt direct gear and a permanent magnet gear reduction as the starters. i want to replace the starter but don't know what to buy. going through iboats, it lists a sierra 18-5913, will this work

1999 blue water monte carlo
5.0l thunderbolt 5 ignition, engine rotation (lh)
engine serial #0l080844

thanks
john

 

[chiefalen]

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I lost count how many starters and alternators i bought from DBelectrical.com he's on e-bay. Send him a e-mail or go to e-bay do a search.

He will send you the right one and the best price. And stand by his stuff, i can't recommend him enough. Get new bolts also.

Use the front bracket if you don't have one make it. Very important the front bracket.

Good luck !

 

[Zackman]

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Re: What starter to use for 1999 5.0l

The Mercruiser part number is 50-863007A 1 for the starter. If you want to replace the bolts, as Chief suggests, the part number is 10-805343 2, which are listed as 3/8-16 x 4.33​

 

[bamafutbal]

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why would iboats marine store give me a different part number

Parts Finder > Mercruiser sterndrive > Electrical System > Starters
Liter/ CID/ Model # Cyl. Year Serial# Remanufactured Starter Sierra New Starter Mallory Starter (NEW)
5.0L GM V-8 1998-up L015751& Up 18-5913 9-15900

Sierra 18-5913 Starter
Price: $155.99
Compare at $199.00
Manufacturer: Sierra

Description
Replaces OEM part #
MERCURY MARINE 50-864340A2
MERCURY MARINE 50-822330A2
MERCURY MARINE 50-812604A2
MERCURY MARINE 50-812428A3
OMC 3854751
VOLVO 3587625-10
VOLVO 3860764
VOLVO 3856004-1
Clockwise

 

[chiefalen]

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Re: What starter to use for 1999 5.0l

http://www.db-starter-alternator.co... 350 MARINE MINI STARTER PM300-MARINE SDR0031

Complicated, i think not, 59.95, and i don't own the joint.

I paint the hell outta the starters 3-4 times before i install them.

The one i bought from him is on the 5th year of use and never had a problem with it, and i boat in saltwater.

 

[Don S]

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Re: What starter to use for 1999 5.0l

Use the front bracket if you don't have one make it. Very important the front bracket.

Not all blocks have a hole in it for a bracket. Being a 99, I doubt it has one, even if it did, the knock sensor and drain would be in the way.
Besides, the V8's have never had a problem with vibration and harmonics like the 3.0L engine and older V6's had. They NEEDED that bracket.

One other note, you should replace the starter bolts any time the starter is replaced. But, do not use off the shelf bolts. Get the proper Starter bolts. They have a knurled section on the bolt to prevent slop. Also, using the OEM bolts is best, they have a hex head for 1/2" a socket, the aftermarket bolts have a 9/16 head and may not have clearance next to the Flywheel housing cover.

I didn't look it up, but iboats may have used the other part number from sierra. Sierra list 2 starters that will fit your engine.

 

[bamafutbal]

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i called to order a new starter and was asked is this a staggered bolt pattern. can anyone tell from this?

 

[Bondo]

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Re: What starter to use for 1999 5.0l

Nope,.. I can only see 1 bolt,... Ya gotta look Up from below....

Go take it Off,... Then you'll Know...