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Oct 26, 2011 | 06:57 PM

sailorjohn

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Starter removal

I can see it but can't get to it.

Is there any trick/tool to get to the top bolt on my starter so I can remove it?

Oct 26, 2011 | 07:35 PM

diesel-fitter-bum01

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swivel and extensions and some French. Haha just make sure when installing it you get all them tight. Could cause starting issues.

Oct 26, 2011 | 07:43 PM

riverrat41

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I use a stubby ratchet wrench.

Oct 26, 2011 | 09:14 PM

Dean88

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Last one I did I used a four foot wobble extension and did it standing by the bumper.

Oct 26, 2011 | 09:19 PM

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When installing the new one I would use some red locktite on the threads to keep them from backing out by themselfs.

Oct 26, 2011 | 09:35 PM

Ponyboychris

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John has an E350 van. Are the starters in that chassis different to get to verses the trucks?

Oct 27, 2011 | 05:48 AM

sailorjohn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ponyboychris

John has an E350 van. Are the starters in that chassis different to get to verses the trucks?

Thank you for noticing the van and possible difference Ponyboy. I don't think that there is any way I could have used a 4 foot extension to get to that top bolt but I will check the next time I am under there. I did get the top bolt off (and didn't need to use any "french" - but it was a helpful suggestion). I used a 3/8 swivel and a 3" extension when I put it back on I'll use a 4" or 6" extension - not sure that there is room for the 6".

I won't be using red lock-tight. Red lock-tight is for permanent usage, blue is somewhat removable but there didn't seem to be any problem with the bolts being loose. As a machinist I know that generally if the bolt and threaded hole are good and the bolt/screw is tightened to the proper torque range then it should hold (actually they are screws that hold our starters on - mine happens to have two hex head screws and a stud with a nut). Problems arise when we over tighten or use poor quality,damaged or dirty screws. Then we can get problems like, the treads can stretch and lose their holding power.