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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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is this normal?


 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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Looks like your missing 2 of the 3 bolts that hold your starter to the motor. And the last bolt looks loose.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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not normal,tighten &/or replace bolts
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by nickt916
is this normal?
Seriously? You have to ask?
NO. NOT normal. Tighten those bolts, or re-thread the bolt holes and put new bolts in.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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couple more starts and she's going to drop.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 250turbo
not normal,tighten &/or replace bolts
Originally Posted by srteach
Seriously? You have to ask?
NO. NOT normal. Tighten those bolts, or re-thread the bolt holes and put new bolts in.
lol and lol if it still works dont fix is.... haha
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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It is normal for them to loosen up - Might check them once a year
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by crop harvester
couple more starts and she's going to drop.
the frame is somewhat holding the starter in place, i can get 50-100 more starts out easy
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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Duct tape it.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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I see a flex plate or a ring gear installation in your future.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by srteach
Seriously? You have to ask?
NO. NOT normal. Tighten those bolts, or re-thread the bolt holes and put new bolts in.

LMFAO, X2.........Seriously
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Duct tape it.
Damn, beat me to it!

Stewart
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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i will have to think for a minute ................... no this dose not look right.
did he post the video or is it one he found?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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The vid was uploaded under the same name on YT. I think he can get five or six more solid starts on that setup.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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The vid was uploaded under the same name on YT. I think he can get five or six more solid starts on that setup.
 
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