Sparky-(Admin) 23,892 #1 Posted October 25 With Isavetractors closed up and gone where are guys spending there money instead for the kind of items IST was selling? I was about to order a starter/generator rebuild kit when they sold out and then it was announced they were closing. There has to be another vendor that sells the same stuff at or close to the same price point . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,668 #2 Posted October 26 Maybe @ebinmaine Eric can help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,925 #3 Posted October 26 3 hours ago, Sparky said: starter/generator rebuild kit 1 hour ago, wallfish said: Maybe @ebinmaine Eric can help. I haven't bought a kit in awhile. I was thinking @Achto might know? I've heard DB Electric sells kits but also heard of issues.... Not sure if any of our regular vendors have them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 2,142 #4 Posted October 26 I’ve had good luck with DB electric and Caltric on the jungle site for full starters. The Caltric starter on my 312 has lasted for 3 years with no issues. I haven’t heard anything about the kits though. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 9,033 #5 Posted October 26 Might check these folks out 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,098 #6 Posted October 26 (edited) 11 hours ago, Sparky said: With Isavetractors closed up and gone where are guys spending there money instead for the kind of items IST was selling? I was about to order a starter/generator rebuild kit when they sold out and then it was announced they were closing. There has to be another vendor that sells the same stuff at or close to the same price point . MikeTry Brian Badman. I believe he’s here on the vendor list. I have his phone number if you would like it. Edited October 26 by Retired Wrencher 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 44,740 #7 Posted October 26 48 minutes ago, Retired Wrencher said: MikeTry Brian Badman. I believe he’s here on the vendor list. I have his phone number if you would like it. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,892 #8 Posted October 26 1 hour ago, Retired Wrencher said: MikeTry Brian Badman. I believe he’s here on the vendor list. I have his phone number if you would like it. Right now I’m in need of a starter/gen rebuild kit for my 857. Don’t think K&B sells those. @76c12091520h 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 62,561 #9 Posted October 26 2 minutes ago, Sparky said: starter/gen rebuild kit I have used these kits found on and had good results' https://www.ebay.com/itm/201487750395 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 44,740 #10 Posted October 26 Starter gen bearings are common. Brushes were also very common through out the Delco Line. I bought a sleeve of the bearings off the Jungle last year and they work fine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 8,140 #11 Posted October 26 3 hours ago, JoeM said: Might check these folks out Good luck with that one! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,892 #12 Posted October 26 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: I have used these kits found on and had good results' https://www.ebay.com/itm/201487750395 Maybe I should get my eBay account re-established? I dropped eBay and PayPal years ago when I watched two guys I know bid on each others auction items to crank up the prices and it made me wonder how many items I had won that the price was pushed up by fakers. Occasionally they would actually push too much and win each others items. When that happened they would send a second chance offer to the next low bidder. I hated that! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,709 #13 Posted October 26 43 minutes ago, Sparky said: Maybe I should get my eBay account re-established? I dropped eBay and PayPal years ago when I watched two guys I know bid on each others auction items to crank up the prices and it made me wonder how many items I had won that the price was pushed up by fakers. Occasionally they would actually push too much and win each others items. When that happened they would send a second chance offer to the next low bidder. I hated that! This is why I don't actually bid. I shop around for what I need, reasonably priced, and with the buy it now option. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,633 #14 Posted October 26 Mike, what I hate about eBay is too numerous to list. But when I started selling my brake linings, my ad would show up and that is all. Now, not only mine, but suggestions for other similar items. For example, below my listing for brake linings you will find Lowell's brake lining, complete brake bands, and brakes for other tractors. eBay doesn't care if buyers are driven to a different seller and I don't get the sale, they just want the fee for whoever sells it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,925 #15 Posted October 26 1 hour ago, Sparky said: Maybe I should get my eBay account re-established? I dropped eBay and PayPal years ago when I watched two guys I know bid on each others auction items to crank up the prices and it made me wonder how many items I had won that the price was pushed up by fakers. Occasionally they would actually push too much and win each others items. When that happened they would send a second chance offer to the next low bidder. I hated that! 1 hour ago, adsm08 said: This is why I don't actually bid. I shop around for what I need, reasonably priced, and with the buy it now option. Same. I do occasionally bid on items but only for very low prices. I also set a max. Other idiots doing idiot things.... 🙄 They can keep their stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsoluna 247 #16 Posted October 26 (edited) For engine internal components, rebuild kits, etc, I have used the eBay vendors bakt4kids, and Lil' Red Barn. I will say that the bakt4kids parts are decent quality and although I havent ordered a lot from them, what I have ordered measured within spec and fit properly. Lil' Red Barn I've had mixed results with. Quality control was an issue on two kits I purchased from them. Customer support is sometimes great, other times frustrating. Gasket kits contain some parts that are plain useless. For electrical components, the DB Electrical stuff isn't bad. I run an outdoor power repair shop, and one of our larger aftermarket parts vendors uses the same manufacturer for their starters, voltage regulators, electrical switches, etc as DB Electrical. Edited October 26 by jsoluna 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 9,033 #17 Posted October 26 Definitely a crap shoot today. I know the fees on eBay are tough to chew on. I don't sell anything on auction just buy it now. The only biding I do is on the local auction sites and sometimes there are some mysterious bids. One thing about eBay, you can buy something and it shows up delivered in an Amazon box. I do try to check both sites and compare. Lately a tossup. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,925 #18 Posted October 26 16 minutes ago, JoeM said: One thing about eBay, you can buy something and it shows up delivered in an Amazon box The reverse is true as well. Also ebay sellers using Home depot direct. Seen several.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,709 #19 Posted October 26 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: The reverse is true as well. Also ebay sellers using Home depot direct. Seen several.... Once, when I worked for Advance, we put in an FDO order and the box that showed up was full of broken Snap-On tools instead car parts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
