Brian VT
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I had a starter solenoid? issue which lead me to decide to upgrade my OEM? starter while I was addressing the problem.
I read here about the nasty top starter mounting bolt and was prepared for the fight.
I bought the recommended? Powermaster starter that I also read was easier to install and gives much better starting.
I got the existing starter off without too much trouble. Knowledge from you guys and my patience was a huge help. Thank you.
Then thunderstorms came in so I was shut down. So I dragged my tools and parts inside.
I commenced to getting things set up inside for my next chance to finish the job by "working smarter, not harder".
I wrapped strips of paper towel around the end of the nasty starter mounting bolt to hold it in place and centered in the starter flange so I wouldn't have to try to stuff it in there blindly after the fact.
Then I tried to set up my socket and extensions. That's when I realized there is a big problem.
The Powermaster starter does not allow for a socket to be used on the nasty top bolt. The only way at it is from the side.
So...at daylight...I guess I will be looking into seeing if I can get at it from the passenger wheel well. Arggh!!!!
I sold my modern vehicle because I wanted something simpler that was somewhat easy to repair myself, like my '64 Ford Falcon.
I'm starting to regret my decision.
I've replaced starters on my cars over the years. I don't think any of them took more than an hour, soup to nuts.
I was an hour into this one just getting the old one off. And I'm not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel for getting the "upgrade" one installed. :-(
I read here about the nasty top starter mounting bolt and was prepared for the fight.
I bought the recommended? Powermaster starter that I also read was easier to install and gives much better starting.
I got the existing starter off without too much trouble. Knowledge from you guys and my patience was a huge help. Thank you.
Then thunderstorms came in so I was shut down. So I dragged my tools and parts inside.
I commenced to getting things set up inside for my next chance to finish the job by "working smarter, not harder".
I wrapped strips of paper towel around the end of the nasty starter mounting bolt to hold it in place and centered in the starter flange so I wouldn't have to try to stuff it in there blindly after the fact.
Then I tried to set up my socket and extensions. That's when I realized there is a big problem.
The Powermaster starter does not allow for a socket to be used on the nasty top bolt. The only way at it is from the side.
So...at daylight...I guess I will be looking into seeing if I can get at it from the passenger wheel well. Arggh!!!!
I sold my modern vehicle because I wanted something simpler that was somewhat easy to repair myself, like my '64 Ford Falcon.
I'm starting to regret my decision.
I've replaced starters on my cars over the years. I don't think any of them took more than an hour, soup to nuts.
I was an hour into this one just getting the old one off. And I'm not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel for getting the "upgrade" one installed. :-(
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