HD6G starter

I need to replace the tired starter on my 6G, converting to key switch type. The ones I see for sale all are the same file photo, with the solenoid positioned such that it would have to be mounted on the bottom, to fit into the bell housing/flywheel boss. I recall my 7G had the solenoid mounted on bottom.....is my memory correct? Aftermarket starters are in the 3-400$ range, and new Delco is 800+  I don't have much faith in the 'local' starter rebuilders, so I'd rather start with a new one.

It will fit a standard SAE mount which your's probably uses. Positive, or negative ground won't make any difference to the starter motor. What is important is the starter drive gear tooth count. Don't put a 10 tooth if the original is nine for instance.

doctorcorey wrote: This DB starter, 8200330 replacement appears to be the right setup. 39MT, 11 tooth, 24 v, rotatable flange CW rotation. Sound right?

  Rather, 'DSS' brand. Made in China no doubt, but most all are.

Current HD Truck engine starters, 11T drives, are now gear reduction and use about half the juice to crank as the old 40 or 42MT starters.  Also about Half the weight of those old Iron Monsters.

Codger wrote: If yours is a 24VDC system now would be a good time to swap to 12VDC. With the starter you could also get a 10, or 20 SI series alternator and easily convert to 12V and lose one of the starting batteries.

Well, I've already ordered a starter 24v, plus, I'm so proud of that perfectly functioning generator on there.........

I did my own research last year and bought a Delco-Remy 8200330 for my 6000 engine. I am glad to see that someone else came up with the same part number because I have a 6000 engine but no starter or adapter plate for it. I pulled the old starter off the HD344 (it's in bad shape) and took the plate off, looked through a ton of Delco-Remy and other brand products, and made some measurements. I don't remember what site it was that I ordered from as it looks like a company that operates multiple sites. The email and invoice mentioned Engine Parts Superstore, KALBRO, and Gomondial.

I took the plate off the HD344 and cleaned it up. Be sure that you use the right length for the three capscrews because if you're half an inch too long, you will hit the flywheel. I bring this up because the flange on the new starter might not be the same thickness as what was on the old starter.

So to really answer your question on whether I used the plate, I'm not sure yet. If I did my homework right, I will be reusing it. If I didn't, I'll probably cut a new plate while the engine is on the stand and I have the tools right there to do it. I'm not going to use a stack of washers or turn standoffs because rats love nesting in the bell housing. Ask me how I know that.

On second thought, it probably isn't that hard to compare the engagement depth by comparing the old 'iron log' Delco to the new GR starter. About the rats, I had 'em loaded up the steering clutch compartments and their urine is like epoxy. 

It's finally a cool day here today, so I might have to give this a shot myself.