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Starter Motors; cost of rebuilt
Topic Started: Jan 16 2013, 09:14 PM (634 Views)
willow green
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Hi guys, have any of you ever paid a shop to rebuild an original starter?
I was appalled at the cost! Am i just behind the times or is $285.00 OUT OF LINE!
And this was just an estimate.
willow green
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Doug
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Yep, the cost of rebuilding the original is way too much in my opinion. That's what made me go out and put a Toyota starter on the 134. I'm not necessarily proud of the fact but I do have a couple hundred extra bucks in my pocket :)
1963 CJ3B - F134 Hurricane, T-90C, D-18, 5.38s, Overdrive, 938YF, 12V alternator
1969 CJ5 - Dauntless V6, T-14, D-18
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RamblinCJ3B
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Last time I had one rebuilt it was just under a 100 bucks! But has lasted a long time!
Eddie
Clovis,Ca
1956 Willys PU
1962 USN CJ3B Stock
1971 Hurst Jeepster 350
1972 Commando 4.0 HO
1972 Commando I6 258
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Rus Curtis
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I'm like Eddie. I prefer rebuilding 'cause you know it's going to fit. However, its been a while.

I do think your quoted price is a bit high. Do you not have choices to get a second or third quote?
Rus Curtis
Alabama
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willow green
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Well, this was the first estimate from the only auto electric shop in town that everyone says can't be beat,BUT i found a jeep mechanic that my dept. manager says, "has forgoten more about jeeps than most people still know"
My manager has called on his expertise often and says no one is better.

Headed to call him tonight,Wllow
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jeeper50
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I installed my Toyota LC starter and sure does turn start up quicker, $55 bucks and an hours time. You can even wire it to your foot switch also.
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Ratchet
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I use a local electrical rebuild shop and only pay $80.00 to have one rebuilt.
I think I would shop around for another rebuilder.
Georgetown, IN
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RamblinCJ3B
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jeeper50,Jan 17 2013
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I installed my Toyota LC starter and sure does turn start up quicker, $55 bucks and an hours time. You can even wire it to your foot switch also.

I would not be able to sleep at night knowing there was a Toyota part on my Jeep! Just wrong. :blink:
Eddie
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1962 USN CJ3B Stock
1971 Hurst Jeepster 350
1972 Commando 4.0 HO
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I would not be able to sleep at night knowing there was a Toyota part on my Jeep! Just wrong.


i also run a toyota starter, the toyota land cruisers have quite the tough reputation i am not ashamed to run one at all.
and considering i use my jeep as a daily driver, it means i am not wearing out original jeep parts. (especially when it is 10 below and the willys needs some extra cranking) :D

$285.00 does seem a little high, for a little more you could get a kaiser willys hi torque starter.
although if that rebuilder had a good reputation, did a more thorough job, and used higher quality parts than the rest, it might be worth it.
but it definitely pays to shop around.
53 3b, early cj5 frame (hurricane),2.43 ratio t case 26 tooth with 1 1/4" case (my own creation), late 60's c5 ross steering box, all range od, parts from a welder generator, and parts from about 9 different jeeps and counting. my every last penny and ounce of patients creates what we call the FrAnken B, the jeep that never was

bob, north east Ohio
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Bob
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My guy would be around $65. He's an older guy who uses NOS parts when he can, he's very good. Where do you live?
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willow green
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I am in Yakima Wa.(98901) By the way i forgot to tell you this is what i believe is an orig. starter MCH 6207
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jeepdan
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Prices may vary alot due to what all the rebuilder replaces during the rebuild.
The person that rebuilt my generator told me that he wouldn't gaurentee the job without replacing all of the coils due to the age of the insulation. He said that the insulation can crack and short out from being disturbed during dissasembly and reassembly.
So, I paid $300.00 to have the generator completely rebuilt along with a new voltage regulator to go with it.
Pretty expensive "peace of mind". :blink:
Dan Walton Jr. Wheeling, WV

1964 U.S. Army CJ3B ( pride and joy)
1967 Kaiser Jeep M715 (my newest pride and joy)
2016 Jeep Wrangler JKU- Black Bear Edition (daily driver)
91 Grand Wagoneer (in storage)
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RamblinCJ3B,Jan 17 2013
07:07 PM
jeeper50,Jan 17 2013
10:54 AM
I installed my Toyota LC starter and sure does turn start up quicker, $55 bucks and an hours time. You can even wire it to your foot switch also.

I would not be able to sleep at night knowing there was a Toyota part on my Jeep! Just wrong. :blink:

I sleep good at night. I saved a bunch and bought alot of adult beverage with the exess!!!

LOL
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Texan at heart, Georgian by paycheck

'53 CJ3B, F134, 12v alternator, lockrights, Hot-Spark electronic module,11"self energizing brakes, Belleview winch, Beachwood summertop, OD color, built to honor all Veterans of this great country


Kayaks- Hobie Revo 13, Hobie Outback 12' both ready for the salt...
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