I believe it is coming time for me to replace my starter. Every blue moon, I will hear a grind when I turn the key. When I turn the key again, truck fires up with no problem.

How hard is it to replace the starter on the 6.0?

 

i looked at mine yesterday thinking i would drop it to install a fumoto valve....i passed

 

I take that to mean it's pretty tough??

 

Before you go that far, check your cables, especially the grounds.

Cable corrosion is a much bigger issue than a failed starter, "usually."

-blaine

 

It's not that hard just be careful taking the cables off of the solenoid. It's easy to break the connection and ruin the core.

FWIW--I went with a NAPA reman and it's been a dream. It cranks MUCH faster than the stock starter and the solenoid cable connections are reinforced.

 

crawl under truck and take a look several starters on 6.0 have just come lose or worse even fallen out

 

I pulled my starter and installed fumoto valves for block drains and had it running in less than an hour. Just use a long extension for the top inside bolt. Not a bad job at all.

 

There's just one PITA bolt on the top side that you can't see and you'll need a long extension. Otherwise it's easy. And yes, the solenoid screw is VERY delicate. Broke mine.

 

There is a top bolt that is impossible to see from below. It is a 13mm. I took off the front passenger wheel and wheel liner - then it is very easy. It is staring right at you. That may be the best way to get a proper look at the cables before you buy a starter that you may not need. Don't forget to disconnect the batteries before messing with it - it makes cool sparks!