NEED: Starter for Weldanpower 225

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howdy guys,I've got an old Weldanpower-225 in my yard-truck.  Love the thing, but the starter's gone bad.  Permanent magnet came apart and trashed the armature too.I think this is a Briggs 16hp "cast iron industrial"....but the decal is kinda worn...  The 'small engine' guys around here are insane....want 100 bucks for a POS plastic starter.Anyone got one laying around that's still in good shape?thanks!Richard, 541-944-9746 after 1pm PST.
Reply:Look on Epay. Lots of small starters there. There is even a rebuilder that has some once in awhile.If you are griping about 100 bucks, never get an Onan.......$250+ depending on model.
Reply:Sorry, but I do think $100 is outrageous for a used plastic starter.I get a complete rebuild on MT-42 Delco for my Detroit Diesel for 87 bucks; and that starter weighs around 70 lbs.Maybe 100 bucks for a NEW one....but for something that someone pulled off an old junk lawnmower engine....sheeshh...Besides....I hate ePay.... :lol:anyway, thanks for the reply DDA.
Reply:New is always better. Rebuilds are usually 75% of the cost of a new one anyway.You can't compare the big ones to the tiny ones. Different worlds altogether. The tiny tools used are obviously more expensive to use.
Reply:hee hee.....that does seem to be the case.Want a handy 20,000 lb D4 Cat ?  20 grandWant a mighty 80,000 lb D9 Cat?  8 grand.Could be 'cause it costs a thousand bucks every time ya need it moved...