What the Perkins 1006 Starter Motor (12V) does
The starter motor turns the engine over until it fires. On a standby set it may only work a few seconds a week, but those seconds decide whether you have power during an outage.
Worn brushes, a sticking solenoid or a damaged pinion cause slow cranking, a single click, or a grinding noise. Before replacing a starter we always check the battery, cables and connections — they cause many "starter" faults.
Signs it needs replacing
- A click but no crank, with a healthy battery.
- Slow or uneven cranking.
- Grinding or the starter spinning without turning the engine.
- Starter staying engaged after the engine fires.
Get the right part first time
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- The label on your old starter.
- A photo of the engine dataplate — the engine serial number decides the exact part.
Fitting notes
Isolate the battery before working on the starter. Check the flywheel ring gear for damaged teeth — a worn ring gear will chew up a new pinion. Tighten cable connections and test cranking voltage after fitting. The unit is supplied on exchange for your old one.
Frequently asked questions
Is it the starter or the battery?+
Measure the battery voltage while cranking. If it drops very low, suspect the battery or cables; if voltage holds but the starter does not turn, suspect the starter.
What does "exchange" mean?+
You return your old starter when the remanufactured one is supplied; the old unit is rebuilt for reuse.
What warranty is included?+
Six months on the remanufactured starter.