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Sierra 18-6443 Marine Starter for Pleasurecraft Inboard GM 6.0L Engines

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Sierra

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Part Number

18-6443
07/13/2036 7:59 AM
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$180.66

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Product Details

The Sierra 18-6443 is a marine-grade replacement starter engineered for Pleasurecraft inboard engines equipped with the GM 6.0L powerplant. Built to meet or exceed the original equipment it replaces, this starter is designed to handle today's high-horsepower marine engine demands while standing up to the demanding conditions of the marine environment.

Key Features:

  • Marine Certified: Meets SAE J1171 and ISO 8846 marine ignition protection standards
  • Delco Model PG260 permanent magnet gear reduction (PMGR) design for reliable, high-torque starting
  • Clockwise (CW) rotation — correct orientation for GM 6.0L inboard applications
  • Double-sealed housing with high-quality brushes for extended service life in wet, corrosive marine environments
  • High-quality magnets and field coils deliver superior starting torque
  • Covered under Sierra's Industry Leading Customer Satisfaction Warranty — free repair or replacement for defects in workmanship and materials

OEM Cross-Reference:

  • Pleasurecraft: RA122019
  • Arco: 30462
  • Delco: 9000887

Sierra has been a trusted name in marine engine and drive parts for decades, offering components that meet or exceed OEM specifications. The 18-6443 is a direct drop-in starter replacement for qualifying Pleasurecraft PCM inboard engines, providing dependable ignition performance season after season.

Products specifications

Compatibility

Fits GM 6.0L#PG261

Type

Starters

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5 minute ordering process, faster than going to the auto parts house. Everything went as Autoplicity indicated. I ordered on Saturday, order was processed on Monday, item was shipped on Wednesday(tracking info for UPS was emailed on Wednesday), item was received on Friday. Seven day process to save around 30$ on an 120$ part. I highly recommend their service. If it is your only vehicle you may need to hitch a ride to the parts house and pay more rather than wait the seven or so days.

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