Left hand 12v gear reduction starter

CrabbyMilton · February 28, 2018, 10:49:48 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on February 28, 2018, 10:47:02 AM
The problem left turning GM people have find a MT39, is GM started doing away with left handed engines in the 90's when they introduced the R-V731 Allison there was no need for a left turning engine after that

I know I'm being fussy but GM no longer built buses nor diesel engines in the 1990's.
But DETROIT DIESEL did build engines.

luvrbus · February 28, 2018, 11:04:16 AM

No they didn't build buses but they were still selling the V drive to others lol a 2 stroke is a 2 stroke by any name ,I have valve covers that say GMC, General Motors Diesel and Detroit Diesel they all fit the same engine

CrabbyMilton · February 28, 2018, 11:35:34 AM

Thanks I stand corrected on that.
I thought GM sold ALLISON back in the late 1980's bu it was 2007.
Regardless some names seem to stick for years.
Many people still call the WILLIS TOWER the SEARS TOWER even though SEARS hasn't owned it since 1988.

Tnr555 · February 28, 2018, 06:51:15 PM

Sorry about the delay, we were out trying to find some unobtainium.....no luck!!! lol We have an automatic. We found that same thing, no way, no how, NOT and will never be made....THE DOGS!!!! lol

We found an easier way to remove the starter, remove the radiator (easy) and get it from the side, that heavy little sucker.

We appreciate the help and interesting information, as always!!!!

Utahclaimjumper · March 01, 2018, 09:58:26 AM

Another way is to lay a one X 6 or 8 across the trans and shove it out and back in that way..I have remove/replaced about a dozen of them and then don't get any lighter.>>>Dan

Tnr555 · March 01, 2018, 08:35:53 PM

Thank you, did not know that little fact! Always handy since it seems these little buggers need repair/replacing often. So, since we are talking odd items, we replaced our original steering wheel with a smaller one, is there any market for the old steering wheel? We will also have at least 1 set of valve covers extra after the Jakes are installed. One set is with us on the road, the other at home in Montana.

luvrbus · March 02, 2018, 04:50:12 AM

Quote from: Tnr555 on March 01, 2018, 08:35:53 PM
Thank you, did not know that little fact! Always handy since it seems these little buggers need repair/replacing often. So, since we are talking odd items, we replaced our original steering wheel with a smaller one, is there any market for the old steering wheel? We will also have at least 1 set of valve covers extra after the Jakes are installed. One set is with us on the road, the other at home in Montana.

Did you get the Jake's from Kevin ?

Tnr555 · March 02, 2018, 07:18:36 AM

We did! Thank you so much for the lead. Great guy, lots of experience. Will be putting them on probably next week, hopefully!!!!

Lee Bradley · March 02, 2018, 10:04:32 AM

These guys can probably get you a left hand starter.

https://airstartersdirect.com/category/air-starters-for-detroit-diesel-engines/

Tnr555 · March 02, 2018, 10:06:49 AM

Thank you, will give them a call!

Friday1 · April 15, 2018, 04:21:13 PM

Luke had his rebuilder do a LH starter for me last Aug. Check with him at US Coach.

luvrbus · April 15, 2018, 05:41:06 PM

I had to replace a Kocsis Hydraulic starter on a 16v92 last week you want a expensive starter that sucker cost me 3 grand just for the starter,it was lite it only weighed 40 lbs ($75.00 a lb)

TomC · April 16, 2018, 08:30:41 AM

Yeah-and what powers the hydraulic starter? Either a big electric pump, or an expensive pressure collecting tank. Good Luck, TomC

luvrbus · April 16, 2018, 08:42:25 AM

Quote from: TomC on April 16, 2018, 08:30:41 AM
Yeah-and what powers the hydraulic starter? Either a big electric pump, or an expensive pressure collecting tank. Good Luck, TomC

Yea and they have a hand pump for emergency use lol pump on that thing for hour and it will make you breathe hard