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Reply #25
John, the Youtube you posted was very informative. I also had never heard the terms "clocking the starter." That lesson will certainly save me lots of time in the future if I have to make a starter change. Thank you
2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"
2014 Honda CRV
Washington, Vermont
Lady Lake, Fl,  Independence, VA
Former owner of 2002 U320, 2003 U320, 2005 U270

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Reply #26
Well we waited for over a week for it stop raining and the ground to dry up some and today we were able to install the Delco Remy 39MT Gear Reduction Starter. 

The removal of the old starter was not bad since I had the coach raised up.  With the help of my wife from above keeping tension on a rope and a stud, I was able to remove and slide the starter off of the stud and lower it down safely using two hands.  That old starter was very heavy! 

The new starter was a breeze and I was able to lift it into position and bolt it in without any help.  There was more room to install all the bolts.  The starter didn't need to be clocked it was set right straight out of the box. The wiring connection were pretty straight forward. 

Started the coach using no boost and she spun and started fast.  Very happy with the starter and installation.  Would recommend this starter as a replacement. 

Thank you all for your support and recommendations.
John M.
John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."

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Reply #27
Now, what to do with the old starter. I hate pitching it in the garbage when it could probably be rebuilt.
John M
John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."

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Reply #28
John,

It could definitely be rebuilt, if the stator and rotor is good the rest of the parts are not expensive. I would fix it for you for you if you were close by so you could have a back up.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

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Reply #29
John where did you find the best price on the starter?
The selected media item is not currently available.Keith & Jo
2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
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Reply #31
I replaced my oem 42MT with a 39MT and have had much faster cranking ever since. Tossed the old one in the scrap bin and never looked back.
95 U300SE

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Reply #32
Roger I assume my m11 would use the same starter as John's m11...  shouldn't it???
The selected media item is not currently available.Keith & Jo
2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
Don't argue with a fool, people watching might not be able to tell the difference.

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Reply #33
Keith,
I shopped around and found a lot of aftermarket and refurbished starters at a lower price on the Internet.  I didn't order from an online store because I'm at a campground and they don't allow shipments into the park.  We have over 1700 sites here and the park is secured.  It would be a mad house if deliveries were allowed.

The starter that was in my coach was a Delco Remy P/N 195830 made for Cummins. The new Delco Remy 39MT P/N 8200308 went into the coach M11 very easy and works great.  I bought my starter at a local truck parts store "Action Truck Parts" here in Illinois and paid $319. 

John M
John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."

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Reply #34
Thanks John, for the p/n.  I know Dave M put a geared starter in his 2001 ISM11 and liked it..

Keith, I hate making assumptions when it is several hundred bucks.  But I would think so.

Here is one on ebay for $280.
Genuine Heavy Truck Delco Remy 8200308 Starter 39MT 12V 11T CW New for...

I called and he confirmed it would work on my 2001 ISM11
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #35
Thanks John, for the p/n.  I know Dave M put a geared starter in his 2001 ISM11 and liked it..

Keith, I hate making assumptions when it is several hundred bucks.  But I would think so.

Here is one on ebay for $280.
Genuine Heavy Truck Delco Remy 8200308 Starter 39MT 12V 11T CW New for...

I called and he confirmed it would work on my 2001 ISM11
Roger,
On your link that part is out of stock and it was a great price.  When looking for the starter you need to look for a Genuine  Delco Remy 39MT.  There a lot of aftermarket and refurbished ones out there. The Genuine starters range from $275 to almost $400 out there.  Then you hope it's free shipping.
John M.
John M.
John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."

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Reply #36
Being proactive I ordered the starter today. 
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Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
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Reply #38
Sounds like a good idea.  I ordered one for $280 at the Ebay link.  I called the vendor to verify that it is a genuine Delco and that it was new and that it would fit on a 2001 ISM11.  OK on all accounts.  Ask him to ship and he will.  $10 to MN.  Shipped within 2 hours using FedEx.

His phone number is (763) 226-3205.  He said he has more.

Photos of what he shipped.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #39
Glad it went well. It should last another 20 years.

Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318

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Reply #40
Mine arrived today.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #41
Roger,
You are going to like it.
John M.
John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."

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Reply #42
I ordered one yesterday also! Should be here next week...  hopefully it won't be a booger to install
The selected media item is not currently available.Keith & Jo
2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
Don't argue with a fool, people watching might not be able to tell the difference.

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Reply #43
I ordered one yesterday also! Should be here next week...  hopefully it won't be a booger to install
Keith,
It was a simple installation. The hardest part was taking out the old one.  The old starter is over 100 pounds.  I had my wife help me with the weight using a guide rope from above.  The new one went in easy with room to spare and I was able to get it up and bolted without any help.  It was a breeze.  Just make sure you raise the coach high enough to pull the breaker bar.
John M.
John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."

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Reply #44
Hecho a mexico, so must be good.
JohnH
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Reply #45
Really??? How does that quality control work?
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Reply #46
Think about it!
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.