DB Electrical 410-52021 Starter Compatible With/Replacement For Case 350B 1979-1984, 450B 1978-1983, 584D 1975-1988, 585D 1975-1988, 586D 1975-1988, 480C Construction King 1979-1988 112267, 16658N

Installed on a 1987 Ford F250 6.9 IDI TDAt first seeing the price of this starter, I was skeptical. I didn't know how good this one would be, but most guys who have IDI diesels say this is the one to buy, and I couldn't agree more. The cranking speed is almost matching idle speed with 2 very strong batteries. It's also a lot more compact than the original unit since it uses a gear box to give it that extra kick to spin my heavy engine over. It fits perfectly, and uses the space there a little bit better.Just keep in mind, when you're changing this starter to disconnect your batteries. It's so easy to short that big positive wire out. The first two bolts on the bottom are easy to get out, but get the one on the top first so it doesn't fall on you while you're struggling to get it out. The stock starter is one heavy SOB. Once your stock one is out, the only hard thing to get at is that top bolt, but its a lot harder to get a grip on because of the way this new starter is oriented. That's pretty much it. Took me about 45 minutes to change and install the new one.You need either a 1/2 or 9/16 socket for the 3 bolts holding the starter to the trans, an 11/16 for the positive wire terminal, and a 5/16 for the signal wire. Having some longer extensions will make that top bolt a lot easier, and a universal joint or swivel socket will help get the new one in when you go to install that top bolt.

My truck is a 1994 F-350 IDI, Factory Turbo. Not powerstroke. 3 Bolt starter, and this works wonderful. The original starter I had when I bought the truck failed, and I bought a direct duplicate Bosch starter, and it was very expensive, and huge, direct drive. The thing would SUCK DOWN my batteries (excellent cables etc) and the truck would make a chug chug chug sound as the starter battled with it.This starter is a COMPLETELY different animal. The thing is amazing. Its a little lighter than the original monster. But the gearset adds weight so I think its a moot point. However.. Starting the truck is night and day. You charge the glowplugs, hit the key and it makes a couple chirping high speed starter noises and the truck is running almost instantly. This is the single best investment I have made to my truck in as long as I can remember. I HIGHLY recommend this starter to any 7.3 Turbo owners. In my case this specific one fit my 3 bolt application on my 94 Factory turbo, Non-powerstroke.

So just save the hassle and buy from these guys. High torque spins it fast like it should. Way easier to install than stock. If your old one burnt up check your wires before installing to make sure they work still. Bought another brand had to send back this one fired right up just in time for the big storm saving my plow season! Thanks db great job

This ol girl would flip a battleship on her side. Bought this for my 6.9 IDI, it bolts right up and starts it right up. A bargain at twice the price.

I bought this starter for my 1994 f-350 diesel. It was a good fit and easier to install than the old one was to take out. That is because this starter is shorter than the original, so it is much easier to get to that pesky top bolt. The first thing I noticed is that this starter looks quite different that the original. So much so that I thought it was the wrong one. Once installed, it turns the motor over much faster than the original and my truck starts almost instantaneously! Overall I am very pleased.Cons: It makes a god awful noise. I am glad I read the reviews first because it sounds like it is tearing the guts out of my sweet little truck! But it is something that I am pleased to put up with if my truck continues to start so well. The other thing is that the hookups have been repositioned to the bottom of the starter. This does make it easier to access, but you have to bend the connectors to fit. That is not hard, but when I installed the battery cable it was touching the case of the starter. When I put the cables back on the battery it shorted through the insulation. I immediately pulled it off so there was no damage. I repositioned the cable and puts a piece of high temperature water hose around the cable and zip tied it. Watch out for that while installing! I will try to remember to update this in a year or so as to how it has held up.

Looks a lot different than stock one I took out.Lines up and works great though.Spins a lot stronger than stock starter.

lasted 9.5 months and quit. Bought and sold by Amazon, not FBA, it no longer works and restock is $28 and i get to pay for shipping. When i buy a part from a parts store, if it breaks, i take it back and they give me my full amount back, and as told by customer service to contact manufacturer for full refund, shop local with no need to send a request in to the manufacturer for warranty refund. Dropping Prime, just not worth it any more.

As I mentioned in the title DB Electrical is a great company, that being said... If you buy one of these through Amazon I suggest using it more than I did. I installed this starter on my '93 F-350 which sees partial use at best (it's and ether junkie and has a few bugs to work out still), about a month ago. Last time I drove the truck was 2+ weeks ago. I went to move it a few nights ago and this very starter failed. Of course to return it for a replacement was off the table because it was past due for return... Amazon did give me a return on my money, but that was after finally getting to speak to a rep that I had some difficulty understanding. I almost feel the extra cost to deal with the actual company would be worth it for the reason of? When you can call customer support you speak to a real person without the 10 minutes of, here speak to this automated response system that might not help but, we're not offering real help until the 3rd try.I'll get off my soapbox now.

This starter was a good cost effective replacement for my 1977 Case 580 C Construction King Diesel Backhoe. The wire locations are lower and required extending the alternator and solenoid wires… the battery cables had enough length. Good start on the cold days we’ve had in Ontario this January. Cranks a little slower than original, but stays constant speed long enough to fire up. The old started would crank fast for a couple revs, but die off and kill batteries quick. Very pleased so far… gets a lot of use, so if dies I’ll update.

Bought this cause my starter went out in my 1993 7.3 IDI with an E4OD. I did research before I bought this and got various conclusions on whether or not it would fit, but in the end Amazon was right and this fit like a glove. If you've ever put a starter in anything you can put both hands around and still have plenty of room you know how easy they are to install, and this one was quick and simple. Fits like a dream and cranks my diesel at 450 rpm.

I still have my first truck which is a 1993 f-250 7.3 IDI turbo diesel which I use all year long this starter has made all the difference in starting. it used to crank for about 5 to 10 seconds before catching with this new starter it’s basically running as soon as you turn the key. And with the Canadian winter on the way I’m looking forward to seeing how this works.

it was a bit of a pain to get the top bolt in but it works great on my 1990 Ford F350 diesel.

I cannot believe how well this makes my truck start. I've had these old 7.3 for years and this is almost unbelievable.