1981 GMC C3500 Starter Parts

Essential 1981 GMC C3500 Starter Parts

Carquest – Starter Brush Set (Part No.X265)

Starter Brush Set

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$6.29
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:
  • Designed to OE standards for ease of installation
  • BWD is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product
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Carquest Premium – Starter Brush (Part No.XAA1014)

Starter Brush

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$5.29
The starting system consists of the rotating electrical motor and solenoid which may be mounted on the starter motor or mounted remotely. The electric motor drives a gear which engages with the engine’s flywheel located at the rear of the motor, when the motor is energized, the motor will turn the engines crankshaft. Individual motor components are available to service any failed part within the motor such as brushes, bushings, and starter drive unit.

Product Features:
  • Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Carquest Premium – Starter Solenoid (Part No.SAC4905)

Starter Solenoid

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$454.99
The starting system consists of the rotating electrical motor and solenoid which may be mounted on the starter motor or mounted remotely. The electric motor drives a gear which engages with the engine’s flywheel located at the rear of the motor, when the motor is energized, the motor will turn the engines crankshaft. The starter solenoid is an electric relay, or switch used to provide power to the starter motor or any electrical device that requires high amperage to operate. A low amperage wire winding within the solenoid will create magnetic force when voltage is applies from a remote switch, such as the ignition switch or another type of remote mounted switch. The contacts within the relay carry a high amperage load to run an electric motor or some other type of high load circuit.

Product Features:
  • Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Carquest Premium – Starter Solenoid (Part No.SBC2125)

Starter Solenoid

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$84.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Starter Solenoid (Part No.SBC2432)

Starter Solenoid

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$226.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Multi Purpose Relay (Part No.SBC2109)

Multi Purpose Relay

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$43.49
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest – Starter Solenoid (Part No.S100)

Starter Solenoid

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$32.05
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:
  • Designed to OE standards for ease of installation
  • The BWD SELECT® solenoids contain more pure copper windings than found on most vehicles and create a stronger magnetic field in even the hottest environments for better performance.
  • The BWD SELECT® solenoids contain cadmium-plated copper discs and solid contact bolts reduce voltage drop to deliver full battery power to the starter and have pure copper battery terminal studs that reduce resistance and permit higher current flow.
  • BWD is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product
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Carquest – Starter Solenoid (Part No.S5130)

Starter Solenoid

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$89.05
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:
  • Designed to OE standards for ease of installation
  • Our starter solenoids have more pure copper windings than found on most vehicles to create a stronger magnetic field
  • Our polyester-insulated magnet wire, cadmium-plated copper discs and solid contact bolts reduce voltage drop and deliver full battery power to the starter while providing greater protection against electrical overload
  • Pure copper battery terminal studs reduce resistance to permit higher current flow, even in the hottest environments, for better performance
  • We understand and expect the demand for quality, our starting and charging system products feature high grade materials for extended service life
  • BWD is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product
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OE+ – Starter (Part No.F50001199410IAP)

Starter

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$249.84
Starter

Bosch – Premium 100% New Starter (Part No.SR8552N)

Premium 100% New Starter

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$313.99
Bosch Premium Starters are designed, built and tested to provide the ultimate in performance and reliability

Product Features:
  • Premium 100% new Starter
  • Our new and reman starters and alternators are designed to perform equal to or better than the original equipment parts, that they replace
  • Our new and reman starters and alternators are designed to be identical in fit and performance to original equipment parts
  • Our new and reman starters and alternators utilize the latest manufacturing technologies and highest quality parts to ensure the best performance and longest life
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GM Genuine Parts – Starter (Part No.323-1064)

Starter

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$267.99
GM Genuine Parts Remanufactured Starter Motors are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. Remanufacturing starter motors is an industry standard practice that involves disassembly of existing units, and replacing components that are most prone to wear with new components. Damaged and obsolete parts are replaced and are end of line tested to ensure they perform to GM specifications. In addition, remanufacturing returns components back into service rather than processing as scrap or simply disposing of them. GM Genuine Parts are the true OE parts installed during the production of or validated by General Motors for GM vehicles. Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE).

Product Features:
  • Some ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts may have formerly appeared as GM Genuine Parts (OE) or ACDelco Professional
  • Remanufacturing is an industry standard practice that returns parts into service rather than scrapping them
  • Tested to ensure they perform to GM specifications
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Carquest Premium – Starter Remanufactured Premium (Part No.3510S)

Starter Remanufactured Premium

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$81.99
Carquest Premium alternators are premium constructed, original equipment (O.E.) replacement parts with industry-leading warranties. Our Carquest Premium alternators are designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function. Our alternators are remanufactured by an IATF/TS 16949 certified supplier that meets the highest standards achievable. We replace all wear components (brushes, bushings and bearings) with new components to ensure long-life. All critical components are electronically tested during assembly and the entire unit is 100% tested, ensuring proper performance backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. We also offer technical support at 1-800-228-9672 for product questions, diagnostic troubleshooting and installation assistance by ASE Certified Technicians.

Product Features:
  • Each unit is triple-tested to ensure quality and performance
  • All wear components (brushes, bushings, and bearings) are replaced with all NEW components in the remanufacturing process
  • Tech Hotline with trained ASE Certified Technicians: Call Carquest Technical Support at 1-800-228-9672
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Carquest Premium – Starter Remanufactured Premium (Part No.6449S)

Starter Remanufactured Premium

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$133.99
Carquest Premium alternators are premium constructed, original equipment (O.E.) replacement parts with industry-leading warranties. Our Carquest Premium alternators are designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function. Our alternators are remanufactured by an IATF/TS 16949 certified supplier that meets the highest standards achievable. We replace all wear components (brushes, bushings and bearings) with new components to ensure long-life. All critical components are electronically tested during assembly and the entire unit is 100% tested, ensuring proper performance backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. We also offer technical support at 1-800-228-9672 for product questions, diagnostic troubleshooting and installation assistance by ASE Certified Technicians.

Product Features:
  • Each unit is triple-tested to ensure quality and performance
  • All wear components (brushes, bushings, and bearings) are replaced with all NEW components in the remanufacturing process
  • Tech Hotline with trained ASE Certified Technicians: Call Carquest Technical Support at 1-800-228-9672
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ACDelco – GM Original Equipment Starter, Remanufactured (Part No.F5000167444ACD)

GM Original Equipment Starter, Remanufactured

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$123.14
ACDelco GM Original Equipment Light Duty Remanufactured Starters are engineered for virtually every make and model of GM car, light duty truck, and sport utility vehicle. Remanufacturing Starters is an industry standard practice that involves disassembly of existing units, and replacing components that are most prone to wear and failure with new components. Damaged and obsolete parts are replaced and are 100% end of line tested to ensure they perform to ACDelco specifications. In addition, remanufacturing also benefits the environment by returning components back into service rather than processing as scrap or simply disposing of them. These original equipment starters are engineered to fit your specific GM vehicle and will provide the same performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors.

Product Features:
  • Contain 100% new copper and bronze sintered, oil-impregnated bushings
  • Solenoid contacts are 100% new with copper terminals and plated hardware
  • Remanufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications and are 100% performance-tested
  • Components are tested to meet original specification requirements, for remarkable durability
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Carquest – Starter Bushing (Part No.SB0)

Starter Bushing

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$3.99
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:
  • Designed to OE standards for ease of installation
  • BWD is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product
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Carquest Premium – Starter Bushing (Part No.SBA5213)

Starter Bushing

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$2.99
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Carquest Premium – Starter Bushing (Part No.SBA5144)

Starter Bushing

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$2.49
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Starter Bushing (Part No.SBA5143)

Starter Bushing

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$1.79
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Dorman – Help – Offset Starter Alignment Shim, (1) 1/64, (1) 3/64, (1) 1/16 In., GM (Part No.02350)

Offset Starter Alignment Shim, (1) 1/64, (1) 3/64, (1) 1/16 In., GM

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$7.99
Our Starter Motor Shims are manufactured with a high corrosion resistance for long-lasting performance. The shims effectively space out the starter for proper alignment.

Product Features:
  • Conveniently available in various styles and in packs of different quantities
  • High quality steel construction
  • Shimming helps stop whining and/or grinding noises from the starter motor when due to improper alignment
  • Dorman’s Starter Motor Shims are constructed to strict engineering quality standards
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1981 GMC C3500 Starter Parts

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 GMC C3500. Maybe you just need a couple of Starter Parts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 12 different Starter Parts in our inventory ranging from $2.49 to $228.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 GMC C3500 running smoothly.

Starter Parts are only as good as their brand. We stock 5 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 GMC C3500. Carquest, Carquest Premium, and Dorman are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Starter Parts for your 1981 GMC C3500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Starter Parts to keep your 1981 GMC C3500 rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Starter Parts Brands To Make Your 1981 GMC C3500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 GMC C3500 demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Starter Parts make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your C3500 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Starter Parts brands and parts.

Popular Carquest Professional Starter Parts

We carry Carquest Professional parts in our stock across Starters categories, plus more. For a 1981 GMC C3500, our most popular Carquest Professional Starter Parts include:
Starter-New
from $228.99
(1)
Starter-New
Starters

Top 1981 GMC C3500 Starter Parts from Carquest Standard

Carquest Standard products are another trusted brand when it comes to Starter Parts for your 1981 GMC C3500. Popular Carquest Standard parts include:
Starter Remanufactured Standard
from $62.99
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Starter Remanufactured Standard
Starters
Starter Solenoid
from $32.05
(4)
Starter Solenoid
Starter Solenoids