M11 gear reduction starter

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M11 gear reduction starter

September 23, 2020, 09:54:33 am

I'm seriously thinking of swapping out our OEM starter for a gear reduction unit. Looking on the Delco Remy website supposedly shows the starter for a M11 450HP at around $450.
My service center quoted starter with install at $1200+. Am I looking at the correct starter? Or am I missing something?

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Reply #1 – September 23, 2020, 10:10:24 am

Using the Forum SEARCH tool, I found this recent entry:

Hard start!!

In the above thread, Roger (Roger & Susan in Home2) said:

A new gear reduction starter turns the engine over a bit slower but with more power (torque) from the starter will less battery load. I replace mine last summer. Found a genuine, brand new Delco starter on Ebay shipped for about $300. Genuine Heavy Truck Delco Remy 8200308 Starter 39MT 12V 11T CW See...

Delco Remy 39mt Starter 8200308 CW 12v for sale online | eBay

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Reply #2 – September 23, 2020, 10:15:47 am

Chuck's link is the same one I put on. Labor price is way out of line if this is the price for the starter.

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Reply #3 – September 23, 2020, 10:21:33 am

I cant' find the ticket for mine, but it seems like it was around $300 two years ago. I also spent another$100 +/- on tools I didn't have. If you can get the coach raised up and have a good work place, it isn't real bad to change.. It has a difficult bolt on top to get to and is HEAVY. The new one is a lot lighter. I've got a write up on what I went thru in the search.

Larry

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Reply #4 – September 23, 2020, 10:28:42 am

This looks to be the cheapest one available at this time.

Genuine Delco Remy 8200308 NEW 39MT Gear Reduction Starter 12V 11 Tooth...

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Reply #5 – September 23, 2020, 10:28:51 am

Quote from: ohsonew – September 23, 2020, 10:21:33 am

I cant' find the ticket for mine, but it seems like it was around $300 two years ago. I also spent another$100 +/- on tools I didn't have. If you can get the coach raised up and have a good work place, it isn't real bad to change.. It has a difficult bolt on top to get to and is HEAVY. The new one is a lot lighter. I've got a write up on what I went thru in the search.

Changing starter on M11 engine

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Reply #6 – September 23, 2020, 01:34:03 pm

Thanks Chuck, I had a meeting to go to, didn't have time.

Larry

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Reply #7 – September 23, 2020, 02:09:28 pm

Thanks everyone for input. I'm unable to install myself so will show this to my service people and go from there. Thanks again

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Reply #8 – September 23, 2020, 02:41:45 pm

750.00 for install is 600.00 high. It's heavy but not 750 bucks heavy.

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Reply #9 – September 23, 2020, 02:54:35 pm

Just replaced mine with Red Tractor's help, he did all the work, I helped lower and raise into place. Took about 1hr. -- 45m trying to get the bolts broke loose and 15m for the swap out.

I cleaned the ground wires all around and it spins like a top now, very pleased with it.

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M11 gear reduction starter

September 23, 2020, 09:54:33 am

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Reply #1 – September 23, 2020, 10:10:24 am

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