Starter Motor

[W K.]

Does anyone know what a Delco-Remy starter with part number 1107247, date stamped 5 G 8 goes on? It was on my 1966 L79.

[W K.]

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I guess it is for a 1964-1966 Chevy w/283. It has solenoid part number1114344 w/3 that suggest it was manufactured in Orange, MA on July 8, 1965. I suppose that means it is worthless?

[Joe L.]

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I guess it is for a 1964-1966 Chevy w/283. It has solenoid part number1114344 w/3 that suggest it was manufactured in Orange, MA on July 8, 1965. I suppose that means it is worthless?

Patrick-----


Yes, the application of the 1107247 starter was 65-66 Chevrolet with 283. However, it is likely that the only part of that starter that you have is the starter FRAME (the part with the numbers stamped on it). The rest of it could be an entirely different configuration from original.

[W K.]

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Yeah, I gues the question is weather I get a new replacement or an original rebuilt for my car. This one is done.

[Mel H.]

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My notes suggests '247' starter is out of 65 Chevelle with 283 or 327 engine. 5G8 would be July 8th, 1965, though Joe has a good point about the frame maybe being part of a rebuild. Hadnt thought of that. Had a '247' on my 63 but bought a correct replacement from Goat Hill at Carlisle last summer. Hopefully it will pass.

[Domenic T.]

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Patrick,
Give it a shot and try the rebuild yourself as it is probably the easiest and cheapest to rebuild on your car.

The commutator (if in good shape can be under cut and dressed by hand. We do it on the lathe but I remember the days long ago when a mechanic would dress the com (if not worn badly) by hand.

The parts, brushes and bushings are under ten bucks and in most cases the bushings usually measure out to be OK.

DOM

[Paul Y.]

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I agree with Domenic, I have been rebuilding these since I was a child and I'm in my autumn years now.

Patrick,
Give it a shot and try the rebuild yourself as it is probably the easiest and cheapest to rebuild on your car.

The commutator (if in good shape can be under cut and dressed by hand. We do it on the lathe but I remember the days long ago when a mechanic would dress the com (if not worn badly) by hand.

The parts, brushes and bushings are under ten bucks and in most cases the bushings usually measure out to be OK.

DOM

[Terry M.]

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Yeah, I gues the question is weather I get a new replacement or an original rebuilt for my car. This one is done.

Some help: Part 1. The removal ends at about 8 or 9 minutes, but if you watch the starter removal it will make you glad you have a Corvette rather than a van.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgsLDL8EzSk

Part 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08rfLsM3aho&list=PLE5356E6BAFB54B2D&index=18&feature=plpp_video

He does some things I would do differently -- mostly use the right tool for the job. Screwdrivers and combination wrenches are NOT striking tools. I would take the starter to a bench also -- it is a lot more comfortable working at a reasonable height. I guess that is the shop instructor in me coming out. This should get you started in the right direction should you chose to do a starter recondition on your own.

[David L.]

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It has solenoid part number1114344 w/3 that suggest it was manufactured in Orange, MA on July 8, 1965.

What makes you think that the solenoid was manufactured in Orange, MA? Back in 1965 I lived in a town about 15 miles from Orange. I occasionally still go to a junk yard in Orange as they still have a few cars from the 1960's but it now it's about a 1.5 hour drive.

Dave