Starter Rebuild

[panz4ever]

Anyone have atrusted and reliable source for refurbushing a Delco Remy starter motor. It is for my 65 FLH that I am putting back together.

Respond here or you can email me hd65flh@att.net

Thanks

[gitguy]

A local guy who owns an auto electric shop and also rides an old harley told me that these Delco starters were used on outboard motors from that era. It might be possible to find parts going that route. Otherwise Larry might be able to help. He said if I wanted he could rebuild mine.

MG Auto Electric
500 Arthur Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 394-1698

Good luck!

[JSB55]

Reviving this old thread. Has anyone come across a reliable and trustworthy Delco Remy rebuilder? Or at least a source for parts in case I try to tackle it myself?

On a side note, why did the MoCo switch from DR to Prestolite starters after only a little more than a year of use?

Thanks!

[gitguy]

Larry at MG in my response above has been very reliable and reasonable in his pricing. He has worked on a few generators for me and all his work has been top notch. He does quite a bit of business through the mail particularly with old car and motorcycle generators.

[JSB55]

Good to know, gigtuy. Thank you!

[Omarttentmaker]

Reviving this old thread. Has anyone come across a reliable and trustworthy Delco Remy rebuilder? Or at least a source for parts in case I try to tackle it myself?

On a side note, why did the MoCo switch from DR to Prestolite starters after only a little more than a year of use?

Thanks!

When I had the starter rebuilt on my wife's panhead years ago, the tech remarked that the starter was of "marine quality". Must have been a reference to its usage for boat motors. As to the switch, IMO the MOCO was initially looking for a unit that wouldn't fail in service due to the intro of electric start, so they went with their usual supplier, Delco. Then, in order to boost profitability, they found a vendor (Prestolite) that could supply them with unit that wasn't quite as robust (and expensive to manufacture). Not badmouthing Prestolite starters, as I have had good luck with them. I'm just surmising that they cost the motor company less to buy, but they didn't lower the price of new bikes with those starters in place of the Delco units. My two cents.

[JSB55]

When I had the starter rebuilt on my wife's panhead years ago, the tech remarked that the starter was of "marine quality". Must have been a reference to its usage for boat motors. As to the switch, IMO the MOCO was initially looking for a unit that wouldn't fail in service due to the intro of electric start, so they went with their usual supplier, Delco. Then, in order to boost profitability, they found a vendor (Prestolite) that could supply them with unit that wasn't quite as robust (and expensive to manufacture). Not badmouthing Prestolite starters, as I have had good luck with them. I'm just surmising that they cost the motor company less to buy, but they didn't lower the price of new bikes with those starters in place of the Delco units. My two cents.

So even back then, they sometimes cut corners. Interesting!

[otis71]

Most cities have shops that rebuild generators, alternators and starters. Probably can find a reliable one close to home.

[FNG1]

Maybe ask a local NAPA store about getting it done.

[JSB55]

Most cities have shops that rebuild generators, alternators and starters. Probably can find a reliable one close to home.

Appreciate the thought, Otis, but I live in a small town.