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got a push start yesterday

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by AUSSIE DAVE, Aug 23, 2011.

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  1. Aug 23, 2011 #1
    AUSSIE DAVE

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    My starter motor gave up and I could not start my truck, lucky another truck driver reversed his trailer up to the back of my trailer and gave me a push start, I was very greatfull and made my way to a auto electrician, got truck back on road today after $1100 bill for a new starter motor. Just thought i would share this info, that its nice there are still good souls around ready to jump in and help out.
     
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  3. Aug 23, 2011 #2
    lovesthedrive

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    LOL how much chrome and fiberglass did you lose?
     
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  4. Aug 23, 2011 #3
    CondoCruiser

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    That's cool. There's plenty of good people out there. I carried a logging chain just for that purpose.

    If you are mechanically inclined, they make starter rebuild kits. They are a heck of alot cheaper and are easy to do.
     
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  5. Aug 23, 2011 #4
    beltrans

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    It is funny that same thing happened to me on Friday last week in Butte, MT. I fueled, pulled forward and shut the truck off. I paid for fuel and the starter solenoid clicks was all I could get from my starter. Got a push start from another driver same way you did and was able to get home.
     
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  7. Aug 23, 2011 #5
    Captain Canuck

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    $1100 for a starter?? Holy crap, I just put one in my Pete (ISX) and it was $290 and an hour labor. You got hosed.
     
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  8. Aug 23, 2011 #6
    Injun

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    Things seem to be quite a bit more expensive in Austrailia. Ouch!
     
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  9. Aug 23, 2011 #7
    Blind Driver

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    That should have come with a hug and a kiss.
     
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  10. Aug 23, 2011 #8
    Jfaulk99

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    A friend paid like $800 for an alternator with installation. Usually takes me longer to find the tools than it does to install the $200 alternator. I need to start a shop!:biggrin_2559:
     
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  11. Aug 23, 2011 #9
    lostNfound

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    $1,100... I don't care if it's from a fat, greasy mechanic, I want a lot more than a hug & kiss.
     
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  12. Aug 23, 2011 #10
    Injun

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    Little bit of grease makes the reacharound go more ...er..... smoothly.
     
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