starter bendix

[V156]

The starter bendix on my 80 85hp Rude died. The top part of the bendix is eaten away and won't turn the flywheel. In my search for a new one I've found there are two starters for that engine. The one I have is a Prestalite model # 586283. The dealer can't find it and might have to "make" me a replacement. The other starter is a Bosch starter that I don't have serial # for. A new Prestalite will cost about $215 w/shipping, from a parts house in Jersey, the dealer will be more if either can find it. Does anyone know where I can find either starter for a good price or it that the best deal I can find.<br /><br />Dutch

 

[oldboat1]

Re: starter bendix

The price may be about the same (just depends on the starter), but I recommend ARCO in Florida. They have a great website with pics -- service is good, and my local rebuilder says their stuff is the best around. I've bought a couple of starters from them, and I'm happy with them. Do a Yahoo search. <br /><br />Speaking of local rebuilders, you might check to see if someone locally can fix your Bendix.

 

[Hooty]

Re: starter bendix

You might want to check with your local NAPA dealer. They handle O/B starters.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[petryshyn]

Re: starter bendix

Try Napa.......Sierra P# 18-5634

 

[V156]

Re: starter bendix

Thanks you guys for the info. I took your advise and called NAPA here in Mesquite and the best price he had was $206. I did a search and came up w/ a better price at Tenkiller Marine for $168 and it would be something I can get parts for if need be. So it looks like that's the way I'll go.<br />Now I'll go back to work on my wiring problem and <br />see if I can get my tach and water pressure gauge to light up. Thanks for the replys, they are priceless.<br /><br />Dutch

 

[oldboat1]

Re: starter bendix

Good sleuthing, Dutch!

 

[rolmops]

Re: starter bendix

Hello.<br />I had a simular problem.Took it to a local starter and generator repair shop, I lifted out of the yellow pages and the complete repair came up to 89 dollars.<br />The same thing might work for you.<br />Good luck.

 

[V156]

Re: starter bendix

I just wanted to thank you guys for leading me to a great deal. I took your advise to take my starter to a starter/generator shop. While they go over my starter they are looking for the bendix and could find it. Meanwhile after hours of searching I found a starter place in Tenn that has the part for $24. It will be shipped tomorrow.<br />Thanks for all the advise,it's saved me money and made me even more proud to be a member of this board. <br /><br />Dutch