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TO-30 Delco Starter

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Jerry/MT

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Well the Delco starter on our TO-30 called it quits. The commutator had no more grooves in it and it looked like it was turned on a lathe. It is a 6V starter that has been run on a 12V system since before I bought it in 1996.

I took it to our local auto electric shop and my choices were a $140 new replacement from the "land of almost right", or a $240 American made(supposedly)version, or a rebuild of the existing one including a new armature for around $200. I choose the last option but I"m almost sure the replacement parts will probably be made in China. It"s supposed to be ready by this coming Thursday.

Anyone have experience with the "new" starters, either Chinese or supposedly American made ones? How about rebuilds? I hate to quit on a US Made Delco that has served this "54 TO-30 for 62 years so I hope this rebuild will get the old girl many more years of service.
 
I take starters and generators to an "old school" guy/shop. he has been in business for 40 years and I hope he never retires. (selfish of me huh)
 
All I can say is do NOT get the brand Tisco. I've burnt 2 of them up within about 10 cranks. They are worthless, and the company won't stand behind their warranty to replace it.
 
Land of the flea bay. 6V starter will last long time with properly tuned engine.
Mine is going on 80 hours after being used several years as a 6V.
 
Jerry, look in your yellow pages for automotive electrical repair and give them a call to see about rebuilding your starter. I too am lucky enough to have an "old school" guy near me who has done my starters and generators for years. He has been able to rebuild everything including replacement parts. Old stuff still lasts longer than anything new otherwise we would not be on this forum.
 
I picked up the starter today. Apparently the old armature was shorted. The local rebuilder tells me the replacement armature was made in the good ol" USA by the supplier. Says it is rated for both 6 and 12 volts. I installed it and got the old girl going again.
 
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