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Feb 12, 2014 | 05:02 PM

96f-150

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Starter bolt help

This has been a rough few weeks. 2 batteries, alt., belt tensioner, hpop o-rings, and starter. While installing my newly rebuilt starter the bottom bolt stripped out.

A couple years ago I had the loose bolt problem but it's been good since. Is a helicoil an ok fix or is there something better?

Feb 12, 2014 | 05:11 PM

Pikachu

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A helicoil is fine, but if you don't already have the tools for them, it can cost you up to $60 or so by the time it's all over.

Feb 12, 2014 | 05:17 PM

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Or you can pull the transmission and flywheel to change the rear cover.

Feb 12, 2014 | 07:12 PM

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Or you can pull the transmission and flywheel to change the rear cover.

What are you doing slumming it down in the 7.3 section? Must be a slow week in the problem motor section for you to comment on a starter bolt in a 7.3

Glad to see your input down here either way.

Feb 12, 2014 | 08:55 PM

crop harvester

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they probably process a lot of applicants to work there.

Feb 12, 2014 | 09:50 PM

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Does anyone know the thread size and pitch for the starter bolts?

Feb 13, 2014 | 07:48 AM

riverrat41

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Does anyone know the thread size and pitch for the starter bolts?

10mm x 1.50mm pitch 40 mm long

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Feb 13, 2014 | 09:30 AM

riverrat41

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I am not sure about that.I have the Ford gear reduction three bolt starter.
Pull one of yours out and measure the length you need.
I bought the bolts at a local parts store myself.

Feb 13, 2014 | 03:27 PM

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I have a helicoil set from when I stripped a starter bolt hole as well. I'll double check it when I get home to make sure I still have everything. I'd be willing to let you use it, just ship it back when you are done. We've all had rough weeks. Shoot me a PM if interested.

Kyle

Feb 13, 2014 | 03:37 PM

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This is what makes this place great. Thank you very much for the offer, but I already picked a kit up on the way home. Figured it's something I should have around.

Feb 13, 2014 | 03:44 PM

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This is what makes this place great. Thank you very much for the offer, but I already picked a kit up on the way home. Figured it's something I should have around.

Not a problem. I like to help when/where I can.