Jcb 212s won't start

[Dsiss3]

Figured the fuel issue out was the filter just had some trouble with a air leak and couldn't get tank to pick up in sediment bowl. Now after testing the starter I know it's time for one. over the Internet what's my best option? Or should I get this one rebuilt? Best way to take it out? Do you have to drain hrydrulic fluid? Thanks

 

[barnbuilder]

I bought one off EBay. Worked great. I think I would just have it rebuilt. Hope you have some double jointed arms. It's a pita.

 

[Dsiss3]

Yea any tricks on gettin it out. Through the bottom or out the side motor skirt

 

[barnbuilder]

I think it came out bottom. Been too long ago.

 

[Dsiss3]

Drain hrydrulic fluid ?

 

[hookedondiesel]

Mine came out through the top. Take a picture of your machine with the side cover removed on the drivers side, and I'll try and tell you what to remove. Believe me, it won't be easy.

 

[Dsiss3]

Ok also where's the best place to get one online

 

[hookedondiesel]

Ok also where's the best place to get one online

You'll need your serial number to get the right part # for the starter.

 

[Dsiss3]

 

[barnbuilder]

I think I got mine from Discount Starter & Alternator on ebay, That was in 2010.

 

[Dsiss3]

Got my new starter in and decided after all I heard to not do it myself and called my diesel/hrydrulic guy and was surprised when he called 1 1/2 hours later saying it was done. All he had to do was remove fuel filter housing and trans dip stick. I was beyond amazed. Best 75 bucks I ever spent. Machine started right up on first cranks and my machine is running and staring better then ever. Thanks to anybody that responded to this posting