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darkhorse40



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 3:08 am    Post subject: starter removal Reply with quote

Does anybody have any experience removing the top bolt on the starter of a 5.0.

I can't seem to get at the top bolt no matter how I go at it.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 2:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think two ways.

Remove the header. (I think this is what I had to do to replace the starter cable on my car)

or

Get about 5 extensions/swivels and try to get at it from the top of the engine.

-Mike
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 9:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mike, I had posted on Four Eyed Pride as well and someone told me to go at it from behind the motor mount. I ended up using two extensions with a u joint in the middle and then a swivel adapter for the half inch socket at the end. I slithered it behind the motor mount as was suggested and it was quite easy for having to do it laying on my back.

Now I'm back in business! Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

darkhorse40 wrote:
Mike, I had posted on Four Eyed Pride as well and someone told me to go at it from behind the motor mount. I ended up using two extensions with a u joint in the middle and then a swivel adapter for the half inch socket at the end. I slithered it behind the motor mount as was suggested and it was quite easy for having to do it laying on my back.

Now I'm back in business! Smile


Yep thats what I do
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darkhorse40



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 12:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

that swivel adapter cost me a mere $38.50... wasn't very happy about it but I require an unlimited warranty on my tools.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 1:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00923765000P

This it? Yeah, they are pricy.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 9:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The 3/8 drive.... that's the one.
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