Ebay Electric Starter Motor Question

[Vealmonkey]

I'm not sure if this is the right forum. I have a friend that needs an electric starter for his 85 250es. Has anyone ever bought one of the starters off ebay and if so, how did it work out. I mean are they an OK deal or are they junk? Thanks in advance for your answer.

[the great gazoo]

Well if the price is right, I'd say get one off ebay, at worst it'd need brushes, right? They'e only about 20$ for a rebuild kit..........

[Hair Bear Bunch]

Hi, Just be aware there are two versions of the starter. One has a longer shaft, the later one I believe. Easy to tell the difference, On the short shaft the splines go to the end of the shaft, long shaft has an extra 1/4" of smooth shaft on the end. Also, there are two and four brush versions of each but that won't matter unless you need to rebuild.
Rob.

[Vealmonkey]

I had heard about the long and short shaft version, but that is the first time that someone explained it to me. Thanks for that info.