pwysec
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I have a 2000 RX ME (951) with a bad starter. I've been reading posts on getting good starter rebuild kits vs. buying a cheap complete starter. Ok, so I ordered a couple CALTRIC kits, one for this machine and one as a spare for my other machine (2000 GTX ME), and neither kits have the correct size 'drawn cup' needle roller bearing (ID) that fits the shaft of the armature. The 'bendix' end of the starter has the roller bearing, the 'backend' has a bronze bushing. The kits came with SKF brand HK1312 (13x19x12) bearings for a 13mm diameter shaft, but my starter has a 13.48mm diameter shaft. I'm guessing a 13.5mm diameter bearing would fit...happens to be a KOYO BTM141912A part number but I'm told they only sell to OEMs.
Anyone else run into this issue? Is there a specific kit for this type of starter? Doesn't appear to be OEM starter as the paint doesn't match, etc.
Thanks for the help.
Anyone else run into this issue? Is there a specific kit for this type of starter? Doesn't appear to be OEM starter as the paint doesn't match, etc.
Thanks for the help.