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351M starter replacement
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351M starter replacement
Went out to my truck this morning, and all I got was a click when i turned the key. So looks like its time for a new starter. I was gonna pull it and go get a new one real quick, But i cant figure out how to get the top bolt out. The truck came with headers and they couldnt be any more in the way.
Anyone else with headers on their 351 know any way to get to it other than taking the headers off?
Anyone else with headers on their 351 know any way to get to it other than taking the headers off?
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Went out to my truck this morning, and all I got was a click when i turned the key. So looks like its time for a new starter. I was gonna pull it and go get a new one real quick, But i cant figure out how to get the top bolt out. The truck came with headers and they couldnt be any more in the way.
Anyone else with headers on their 351 know any way to get to it other than taking the headers off?
Anyone else with headers on their 351 know any way to get to it other than taking the headers off?
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I think he is saying jump it right at the solenoid. I usually just use a screwdriver or two to test the solenoid. Just don't use one you like a whole lot, it can melt the end. lol.
I had a 351 and now a 460 and I have no problems getting to the bolts with a standard wrench. i can't get a ratchet on either on, but I can get a wrench. I do not have headers, though.
I had a 351 and now a 460 and I have no problems getting to the bolts with a standard wrench. i can't get a ratchet on either on, but I can get a wrench. I do not have headers, though.
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This is the general technique, I'm using a pry bar instead of a screwdriver on the battery because thats what I had laying around when I walked outside:
And this is the likely consequence for your screwdriver, although this is a cheaper than dirt one I keep in the toolbox for just such a purpose (one of my trucks had a finicky solenoid for a while):
And this is the likely consequence for your screwdriver, although this is a cheaper than dirt one I keep in the toolbox for just such a purpose (one of my trucks had a finicky solenoid for a while):
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