Rebuild or replace starter? (blackmax) Ebay starter or Iboats?

[stephenspann27]

The bendix is slipping on the starter of my '85 150 blackmax. Like the one in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c9rakRUQus

I pulled the starter apart and the brushes are toast as well. I found a brushkit online that comes with the bottom housing for $34. I haven't prices the bendix yet.

It looks like I can get a new starter on ebay for $65, Iboats has them for $108. Should I just get a new one? The commentator doesn't look great either.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Starter-...-/301133257138


http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfinde...n_id=810367093








My slipping bendix: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9q1ju8rn7x...23.49.mov?dl=0

[1nebel0]

Replace it....water intrusion has taken its toll...Why get stuck on the water for what you can get one for...my 02

[stephenspann27]

Has anyone tried aftermarket starters? I'm always weary of them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-STARTER-...739183&vxp=mtr

[1nebel0]

There are a ton on ebay from blown up motors.. I must have 6 on the shelf from over the years....not trying to sell you one but they are so common....not like my 225 suzuki motor.....

[s10gto]

Has anyone tried aftermarket starters? I'm always weary of them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-STARTER-...739183&vxp=mtr

I haven't tried one in my outboards ,but I have bought from BD on ebay before for my Big block Chevy GMC truck. Starter was a new aftermarket unit and wipps that BBC over no problem. Been in there 3 or 4 years now. About $120+ from local parts store. Think I payed just over $50 from BD!

I believe there are located in Boston and got the starter the next day.

I would buy that starter.

[stephenspann27]

Well I found the starter for my old 140 TOP and took it apart. The brushes are like new in it. The bendix has a differnet teeth number. I'm going to see if I can fix my 150hp bendix, and make one good starter. I'm just weary of the chinease stuff. Sometimes worn OEM stuff is better than new china :-)

[stephenspann27]

ok, so I know now that it's normal for the bendix to spin inside its self. It like a clutch action. The reason mine was slipping was because I got WD 40 in it. I'm trying to degrease it now. I guess it's clutch type action keeps you from burning the starter up.

[south599]

Watch for new old stock on ebay thats best. I used a new iboats starter without issue. I also tried the brush replacement and that ended badly.

[stephenspann27]

I soaked the bendix in mineral spirits, and swapped the brushes and based from my other starter. Works like a champ.

[frederick55]

DB Electric has what you need at a good price. I use them at the recommendation of people that know on my 'Rude.
http://www.dbelectrical.com/c-2388-150-horsepower.aspx