Nice write up on the rebuild process. Good to hear that the parts are still available for $55.00. I appreciate the economy of rebuilding the solenoid given how simple it is.
I have been having intermittent starting issues with my 89 62 and chalked it up to general electrical malaise. Until yesterday, when i couldn't activate the starter solenoid even with a jumper on the battery. Tried tapping the solenoid while someone turned the key and she kicked right over. Problem solved. Now to fix...
I have two questions: why not get a Denso reman from summit for $82.99 (plus $30 core) where everything has been gone over, not just the solenoid?
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And, other suppliers offer "gear reduction" reman starters for over $200. 00 (Cruiser Outfitters) and over $300.00 (SOR). Isn't the OEM a gear reduction unit? Thinking of going with the Summit unit for simplicity. Thank you for your feed back.
I have been having intermittent starting issues with my 89 62 and chalked it up to general electrical malaise. Until yesterday, when i couldn't activate the starter solenoid even with a jumper on the battery. Tried tapping the solenoid while someone turned the key and she kicked right over. Problem solved. Now to fix...
I have two questions: why not get a Denso reman from summit for $82.99 (plus $30 core) where everything has been gone over, not just the solenoid?

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