Anyone use a Chinese Knock-off starter on the NHC-250 5 ton?

[goldneagle]

Just wanted some feedback on using a Chinese Knock-off starter on the NHC-250. The starter on my M936 wrecker is dead. I changed the solenoid and the motor is dead as well. I get 24 volts to the motor terminals (large ones) but no movement. My options are a used pull off or new Chinese knock-off. Both are the same price.

 

[porkysplace]

Get yours rebuilt .

 

[FloridaAKM]

Agreeded, get you current starter rebuilt & you won't have a cheap chinese knockoff in your American MV. I have had numerous starters rebuilt over the years by a reputable company & it is an inexpensive way to fix the problem, plus they will backup any warrenty issues that might crop up!

 

[goldneagle]

Agreeded, get you current starter rebuilt & you won't have a cheap chinese knockoff in your American MV. I have had numerous starters rebuilt over the years by a reputable company & it is an inexpensive way to fix the problem, plus they will backup any warrenty issues that might crop up!

Are they local shop or do you ship to them?

 

[FloridaAKM]

They are about 50 miles away & MV owners. I have a vendor who runs the route, picks them up & delivers them after repairs are complete. The warrenty issues are never there, since the owners take good care of the starters & the customers. This is for starters, alternators & generators; the owner retired, but still works @ the shop a few days a week to stay busy!

 

[M925]

Try Amazon, my mechanic was trying to sell me one for 1,500, when I saw them on Amazon for 215. I don't know if they are made in China.

I had one feller try to get me to change to a 12v starter, he was spouting out all sorts of nonsense. At the end of the day the 250 is a common truck motor, and you will find plenty of 12v starters as well, but I'd stick with the original.

 

[wreckerman893]

There is bound to be an old school rebuild shop in your neck of the woods. I would have the old one rebuilt. You will get no warranty from a Chinese made starter.

 

[Jeepsinker]

Chinese manufacture= crap.

 

[Suprman]

I couldn't find anyone local here in CT to rebuild 24v anything. There were a couple resellers online that had them new. I got a few from a member in Kansas I believe he has a truck parts yard. Also Jeff in sparta comes across the starters.
Will