Solenoid ordered

I ordered a new starter solenoid from Transatlantic Diesels this afternoon, part number DELSOL 197. Based upon their pictures, it appears as though that is the correct solenoid for my application. I tried to get a confirmation from TAD by providing them with the numbers stamped on the starter, but no dice. Apparently those numbers don't help for cross-referencing. Interesting. The price for the solenoid is $45. A rebuilt starter w/ solenoid runs $245 + $100 core. A brand new starter that fits the Perkins 4.108 can be had for $345. Nice to know.



Original starter - #1107587 8H 14. Certainly these numbers must be useful for something!





Picture from TAD website of starter model STA-6. I'd say this starter is nearly a dead ringer for the original.



Starter motor STA-7 is apparently a replacement for STA-6 and also available from TAD. If money weren't an issue, I'd be tempted to replace the whole thing and go with this baby. It's smaller motor would make the reinstallation much simpler.