[Electrical] Starter Motor - DMCTalk.com forums

Brisfx · 03-17-2010, 06:41 AM

Hi

My starter is toast and I am looking for a new one. Just wondering if there is one that I can buy here in Australia to save on postage of such a heavy item. Is there a Volvo or Renault one that fits?

Brad

jtrealty · 03-17-2010, 09:31 AM

Most of the time they are rebuildable. If the armature or the field is burnt it is sometimes cheaper to get another. The starter seems to be almost bullet-proof in the Delorean. It has a very low failure rate. I would have it tested to be sure it's bad.
David Teitelbaum

Matthew · 03-17-2010, 10:39 AM

I prefer the one from the Eagle Premier/Dodge Monaco. It's also smaller and thus, a little easier to install. It will draw more current than the stock starter, however. No modifications necessary.

dmc-5180 · 03-17-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

I prefer the one from the Eagle Premier/Dodge Monaco. It's also smaller and thus, a little easier to install. It will draw more current than the stock starter, however. No modifications necessary.

This picture is of a starter that will NOT directly bolt on. Unless there are some factory bolt lugs in the Block I'm not seeing. The other thing is that it appears this starter would bolt on to the opposite side of the engine. Unless the picture is somehow (reversed) I have seen that before.

Farrar · 03-17-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dmc-5180

This picture is of a starter that will NOT directly bolt on.

Yeah, that looks weird to me, too. When I go to AutoZone's website, plug in 1991 Eagle Premier and look at the starter motor, here's what I get.

Is there an AutoZone in Australia?

Farrar

dmc-5180 · 03-17-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Farrar

Yeah, that looks weird to me, too. When I go to AutoZone's website, plug in 1991 Eagle Premier and look at the starter motor, here's what I get.

Is there an AutoZone in Australia?

Farrar

Much Better and rather intriguing to see the smaller motor. Looks like a nice unit. I wonder if they require a core?

Matthew · 03-17-2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmc-5180

This picture is of a starter that will NOT directly bolt on. Unless there are some factory bolt lugs in the Block I'm not seeing. The other thing is that it appears this starter would bolt on to the opposite side of the engine. Unless the picture is somehow (reversed) I have seen that before.

Oops, you're right! Wrong pic!

jmettee · 03-17-2010, 10:50 AM

From the resources section, emergency cross-over list:

Excel or Lester: 17019
Also, looking online, I also found BBB PRECISION Part # 17019

Never heard of any of those brands.

Meanwhile, Volvos using the same engine have a different starter specified (& more options). I guess the starter is unique to the D for some reason, possibly due to fit? Maybe someone can answer this.

Farrar · 03-17-2010, 01:38 PM

On the DML a little while ago someone mentioned that the starter for a 1991 Eagle Premier was a bolt-on replacement. Not sure where you'd get one, though.

Farrar

DMCMW Dave · 03-17-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Farrar

On the DML a little while ago someone mentioned that the starter for a 1991 Eagle Premier was a bolt-on replacement. Not sure where you'd get one, though.

Farrar

Especially in Australia. Not sure they sold a lot of Eagles there. . .

03-17-2010, 06:41 AM	#1
Brisfx Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Australia VIN: 6380 Posts: 103 My Albums	Starter Motor Hi My starter is toast and I am looking for a new one. Just wondering if there is one that I can buy here in Australia to save on postage of such a heavy item. Is there a Volvo or Renault one that fits? Brad

03-17-2010, 09:31 AM	#2
jtrealty Delorean Guru Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey USA VIN: 10757 My Club: DMA Posts: 1,477	Re: Starter Motor Most of the time they are rebuildable. If the armature or the field is burnt it is sometimes cheaper to get another. The starter seems to be almost bullet-proof in the Delorean. It has a very low failure rate. I would have it tested to be sure it's bad. David Teitelbaum

03-17-2010, 10:39 AM	#3
Matthew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,210	Re: Starter Motor I prefer the one from the Eagle Premier/Dodge Monaco. It's also smaller and thus, a little easier to install. It will draw more current than the stock starter, however. No modifications necessary.

03-17-2010, 10:50 AM	#8
jmettee Living the Dream since April 20, 2008 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Glen Rock, PA VIN: 2075 My Club: DMCMD, DMA Posts: 1,562 My Albums	Re: Starter Motor From the resources section, emergency cross-over list: Excel or Lester: 17019 Also, looking online, I also found BBB PRECISION Part # 17019 Never heard of any of those brands. Meanwhile, Volvos using the same engine have a different starter specified (& more options). I guess the starter is unique to the D for some reason, possibly due to fit? Maybe someone can answer this. __________________ Justin Mettee VIN 02075, June 1981 Build Treasurer, DeLorean Mid-Atlantic

03-17-2010, 01:38 PM	#9
Farrar owner of "Sparky the AutoCarb" Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Metairie, LA VIN: 2613 Posts: 2,180	Re: Starter Motor On the DML a little while ago someone mentioned that the starter for a 1991 Eagle Premier was a bolt-on replacement. Not sure where you'd get one, though. Farrar

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