6.9L Starter Removal Question
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Sweet Home, OR
Archangel's way is the way I did it the 4-5times I took mine off and on right after I bought it.
I still used an air ratchet too, I just made the extension exactly the right length instead of too long like the first time.
I still used an air ratchet too, I just made the extension exactly the right length instead of too long like the first time.
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Joined: May 2003
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From: Joliet, Illinois
This one is too easy!!!!!
You did know you can you use a socket and extension to get something "finger tight" without using a ratchet, right?
I can, and have, used a 4' long extension and get something "finger tight" and never get closer than 4' from it!
If you know any mechanics, ask them.
Or better yet, barrow a socket and extension and try it for your self.
I said "finger tight' as in "finger torque" or "as had as you can just using your fingers as a turning force.
I did not say "with my fingers on the bolt head".
It's not "read, type, think.
It's "read, think, type!
OK, I'll stop now.........
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: with the cows
The reason I had to tip the nose of the starter down was after i couldn't back the top bolt all the way out because the socket hit the starter case. and after i hung the starter on the bottom two bolts (i forgrot to say this) i lifted the starter up and put the top bolt in by reaching behind the inner fender and over the frame rail and got the bolt started. Then I let the starter drop so i had clearance to get the socket on it. Mine is a direct drive starter so I'm not fimiliar with the gear reduction ones.
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