1970 D200 318 Starter Motor needed

[chibravo]

What is the best replacement starter motor to buy for these trucks ?....Mine is factory original and I simply want to get a "back-up" starter in the event mine stops working. Thanks !

[marklein]

Buy the new planetary type from the magnum motors. Much less draw and faster crank speed. Plus about half the weight.

[dodgeboykim]

Any 3.9/5.2/5.9 Magnum starter will work to replace the Chrysler Gear Reduction style and is an excellent upgrade. You can use them as is or get the terminal relocation kit that someone markets. I've seen the relocation kit posted on various Mopar related pages.

EDIT:
Magnum Engines produced from 1992 to 2003 or 4 ish in full size trucks, Dakotas, Durangos and B series Vans. Those are the ones I always grab at wreckers.

[Wildergarten]

Any 3.9/5.2/5.9 Magnum starter will work to replace the Chrysler Gear Reduction style and is an excellent upgrade.

Do they make one that works with the hydro bell?

[dodgeboykim]

Any 3.9/5.2/5.9 Magnum starter will work to replace the Chrysler Gear Reduction style and is an excellent upgrade.

Do they make one that works with the hydro bell?

Read something I think on Sweptline.org about a conversion for the SB Hydraulic Bell Housing. Cant confirm if it was produced.

[Hobcobble]

Do they make one that works with the hydro bell?

Check with Shawn [aka Wally426ci]. I think he came across one.

John

[Wildergarten]

Check with Shawn [aka Wally426ci]. I think he came across one.

Thanks, will do.

Mark

[chibravo]

Magnum is the brand of starter ? I looked and saw several types listed as a magnum. Mopar made ? Any have a part # for my application ? Best place to purchase ? Thanks all for any input !!

[my5thmopar]

Magnum is the brand of starter ? I looked and saw several types listed as a magnum. Mopar made ? Any have a part # for my application ? Best place to purchase ? Thanks all for any input !!

No, Magnum engine like the 90s Dakota or Ram with a 3.9 or 5.2. I just bought one for a 94 Dakota with 5.2. Try to get the Denso but, most are the same. Just buy one for one from your favorite parts store or online anywhere. You can get a high performance/torque one if you want to spend more money. Craig

[chibravo]

Got it....I read about having to do some grinding before install....True or false ?
Also...Do I need the wiring relocation kit or does the kit just make the terminals easier to access ?
Thanks again !

[dodgeboykim]

Got it....I read about having to do some grinding before install....True or false ?
Also...Do I need the wiring relocation kit or does the kit just make the terminals easier to access ?
Thanks again !

Relocation kit is not necessary. As for grinding I have not had to do that. I retrofitted a Magnum 5.2 starter into an 83 W250 360 auto and another one into an 83 318 Ramcharger auto.. No grinding.

[chibravo]

Perfect....Ordered the starter today....Cannot wait to upgrade this "lazy" factory Dodge starter...

[67step100]

Can you let us know exactly which one you ordered? Thanks.

[marklein]

The hydrobell starter came from eBay, there was a guy building a different nose for the magnum type starter. Not sure if he is still making it.

[chibravo]

I bought a denso unit from Napa....

Starter - Remanufactured
Part # DEN 2800136
Qty: 1
$172.58
$135.99 /each
$36.59 core/each

[wally426ci]

Do they make one that works with the hydro bell?

Check with Shawn [aka Wally426ci]. I think he came across one.

John

Thanks John! Yes - I bought this starter on eBay and it mounts to 2 of the 3 original bolts on my Hydro bell. I don't know if they still make it, but you could contact them and ask. Cost was $150-$200

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-High-Torq ... _cvip=true

[Wildergarten]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-High-Torq ... _cvip=true

Linkee no goodie. Manufacturer, part number... ???

[wally426ci]

Here is the description:

Item specifics
Condition: Remanufactured Interchange Part Number: SS0314, 336-1799, 12302006, 3248R, 3248, 1889100
Other Part Number: 323-206 Fitment Footnotes: Standard Trans;
Quantity Sold: sold individually Quantity Needed: 1;
SKU: RMY:25206 Country of Origin (Primary): USA

[sweatybetty]

Will the magnum starter fit the B/RB engines?

[dodgeboykim]

Will the magnum starter fit the B/RB engines?

It will if its replacing the gear reduction style.
Will not work with the Hydraulic BB Bellhousing