Any tricks on replacing the starter on a 1972 390? There are 3 bolts from what I can see. Two look easy, the last upper bolt looks hard. Any tricks would be greatly appreciated.

 

No tricks, I use a long extension with my ratchet.



John

 

disconnect battery first , then use a long extention

 

if your small like myself,I crawl up there with the engine,found some end wrenches work better than others.

 

If you think you want to do headers down the road eventually, perhaps consider using a small aftermarket starter, makes like a lot easier when installing the header on that side

 

Ditto, best way I've found.

 

lol. i just replaced mine. 76 truck with headers. with the wheels turned left, i used a regular old wrench and sat on the ground behind the wheel i just reached in there and did it without even poppin the hood. but with the headers i had to take the header loose to get it all the way out thru the bottom. a 1/4" drive ratchet with deep socket and a good 8" extension(or 2 or 3 short extensions) will also get the upper-most bolt too. a long time ago i replaced my starter bolts with stainless steel hardware and have never had issues being difficult.

 

i personally have found that it really helps if you run the top bolt in from the backside of the bellhousing and use it like a stud it makes mounting the starter a breeze and then all you have to do is stick the lil 1/2 inch nut in your socket and about 8" extension like 7636074460 said but that is just my personal preference i find it easier to put nuts on things instead of blindly stabbing

 

+1 Though I usually run the middle bolt as a stud and put the top bolt in first, because it's tough to start and I often drop it, then it falls behind the starter and I've got to yank the whole thing off to get to it.

 

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