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Dec 7, 2009 | 04:26 PM

LS1_SE7EN

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Starter assembly bolts.

So my starter began making weird noises this morning. Didn't think much of it the first time. It got worse and worse. I look at the starter and one of the long assembly bolts (one of the two that hold the motor pieces together on the outside) had snapped in two about half way up the threaded portion. It is a 7 mm x 1.00 pitch thread. Approximately 160 mm long. Does anyone know where to get a replacement? I don't want to spand $200+ dollars on a replacement when there is nothing wrong with my starter. Just this stupid bolt.

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Sean

Dec 7, 2009 | 04:28 PM

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My truck is a 2001 F250 4x4 crew cab lariat. 4" lift and 22" wheels with 35" nittos. SCT livewire programmer.

I have looked a couple times for the edit signature section so I could put this info in my sig. Can someone point me in the right direction? I have looked in all the usual places.

Dec 7, 2009 | 04:38 PM

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You can contact Ed, here's his link, I'm sure he can help you, good guy.. http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...4072&year=2001 As for your sig., you need a certain amount of post to have that feature. Well help you get there, whatever the number of post's you need.. Welcome to FTE..

Dec 7, 2009 | 05:30 PM

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I would try to find a rebuilder,they would surely have a bolt you could get

Dec 7, 2009 | 06:04 PM

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You can contact Ed, here's his link, I'm sure he can help you, good guy.. www.partsguyed.com As for your sig., you need a certain amount of post to have that feature. Well help you get there, whatever the number of post's you need.. Welcome to FTE..

Thanks. This site has already helped me out a few times.

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I would try to find a rebuilder,they would surely have a bolt you could get

All my local rebuilders say they have to special order the part. I will need the truck by Thursday. May have to bite the bullet on this one if I don't find anything.

I have never seen this happen to a starter before. Guess the 7.3 is just a beast to turn over.

Dec 7, 2009 | 06:04 PM

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Welcome to FTE Sean. You'll get what you need. I had to replace my starter last week for the same reason, only I didn't catch it in time. Sounds like you're on the ball.
I don't know where you are located, but look for a "fastener" distributor (nuts & bolts sales) in your area. You will be surprised at the oddball bolts that they carry.

Dec 7, 2009 | 06:06 PM

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All my local rebuilders say they have to special order the part. I will need the truck by Thursday. May have to bite the bullet on this one if I don't find anything.
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I have a stock starter but think it is at my house in Fla
Call DB in Gray Tenn they might can fix you up