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Jan 4, 2004 | 10:11 PM

Boltgunner

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Tools to R/R Starter

I have to go pull the starter off the truck in the AM, and was wondering what tools to take with me to where the truck is staying until I return. 76 F-150 390 2 BBL A/T. Thanks!

Jan 4, 2004 | 10:22 PM

LxMan1

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Well, the starter retaining bolts should use a 1/2" wrench or socket. I prefer a socket with about 6" extension for the top bolt. The bottom, can usually be removed with a wrench or socket.
The retainer bolt for the cable is either 5/16 or 3/8 usually. A pair a vise grips just in case someone has buggered up the head on it.
A rag, it's probably greasy by now.
Jimmy

Jan 4, 2004 | 10:29 PM

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Do you have headers? If you do you're probablly gonna have to drop them to pop out the starter, I had to.You're gonna need a breaker bar to break the header bolts loose and a torque wrench to torque em' back on.But if you have a manifold it, it won't be in your way.BTW Header bolts are 3/8".

Jan 4, 2004 | 10:31 PM

Boltgunner

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From: Friendswood TX

No headers, just cast iron manifolds here. Oily it is, big time. Who do you get a decent starter from? Who do you avoid like when mamma's mad?

Jan 4, 2004 | 10:39 PM

swann79

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From: Kemmerer, Wyoming

Stay away from Checker, Advance Auto, or Western Auto. I am sooo sick and tired of returning parts for warranty work to these people.

I think it has something to do with the A1/Cardone rebuilt parts, might do well just to stay away from them.