96 xp starter rebuild problem

[davekessler]

I have rebuilt my OEM starter on my 96 XP twice now. Each time the wire inside the starter going from the positive post to the brush works for a little bit and then snaps. Any suggestions? I have checked to make sure I dont pinch it. I have made sure its going the right direction and not wrappping back around the wrong way. Anyone have this problem?

 

[racerxxx]

You gotta be super careful when you assemble it not to twist it. Are you using aftermarket brushes? I vaguely remember guys using the aftermarket stuff avoided one brand/seller. Just not sure why. Hopefully someone will chime in.

 

[MacAddict]

You gotta be super careful when you assemble it not to twist it. Are you using aftermarket brushes? I vaguely remember guys using the aftermarket stuff avoided one brand/seller. Just not sure why. Hopefully someone will chime in.

FWIW Caltric is absolute garbage....

 

[davekessler]

I purchased a Celox off ebay. Any recomendations? I have been through two now.

 

[mikidymac]

FWIW Caltric is absolute garbage....

I have installed about 10 of them now without a single issue.
What problems have you had with them?

 

[suke]

Following this as I just swapped out my starter and planned to rebuild it and toss it back in, then rebuild the "new" one as a spare.

 

[davekessler]

So I bought an "oem" starter off eBay. Does not have the ND stamp but does have denso label but says thailand and not Japan. Good starter or did i get ripped off?

 

[mikidymac]

Not sure about country of origin but Denso is ND or Nippon Denso.

 

[racerxxx]

Post a pic

 

[davekessler]

Here is pick of the label. Peeled the paint back and it says DENSO but it says made in thailand. There is no "ND" on the starter clutch assembly which makes me think its an aftermarket knock off that someone put the sticker on.

 

[racerxxx]

Looks like a repaint. Could I bother you for more pics. Just the label tells me something is denso. Be generous, please.

 

[Ankeneyou]

Same experience here, Caltric is junk. I'm back to OEM brushes only.

 

[davekessler]

Looks like a repaint. Could I bother you for more pics. Just the label tells me something is denso. Be generous, please.

I would but I already put it in the ski. Seller gave me a credit so I am going to see how it does.

 

[davekessler]

Same experience here, Caltric is junk. I'm back to OEM brushes only.

Where do you get OEM brushes? Turns out the kits I had were Caltric.

 

[Ankeneyou]

http://osdparts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=7914

 

[suke]

http://osdparts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=7914

So you'll need the brushes and then the other rubber grommets and mess. I'm assuming OSD sells all those too, just not packaged up in a kit?