How do I remove the starter?
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How do I remove the starter?
I know, sounds like a pretty dumb question, but...
I have removed the two bolts that go straight up into the block (NOM) I've removed all the wiring. I can't find anymore bolts and have pushed, pulled, cussed at it and hit it with a rubber mallet. That **** ain't budging. Any ideas?
I have removed the two bolts that go straight up into the block (NOM) I've removed all the wiring. I can't find anymore bolts and have pushed, pulled, cussed at it and hit it with a rubber mallet. That **** ain't budging. Any ideas?
Melting Slicks
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From: Eastern Connecticut
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
Did you check if you have that extra strap on the front of the starter? With the 2 bolts out it should have already come loose.
Originally Posted by iNdigo
and be sure you aren't sitting directly underneath it when you whack it... that mother's heavy
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From: Kansas City, MO ...I'd like to go fishing and catch a fishstick. That'd be convenient. - Mitch Hedberg
Originally Posted by 71SoCal
I had one fall out once and land on my hand...it'll never happen again!
Good luck...
Good luck...
I'll go hit it some more with a BFH tonight. Thanks guys.
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From: New Cumberland PA
Originally Posted by Ak. Mal
That's a tough lesson to learn.
I'll go hit it some more with a BFH tonight. Thanks guys.
I'll go hit it some more with a BFH tonight. Thanks guys.
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On my 75 (400 small block), in addition to the two long bolts into the block, there is a third bolt that connects to a bracket that goes to the block. it is hard to see from under the car, especially with my headers.
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From: New Berlin WI
just put mine back in
I have a 1979 where I just re-installed the motor after a rebuild. My starter including the two previous mentioned bolts that attach the starter to the block from the bottom of the starter, has a re-enforce mounting bracket that bolts to the block approximately 3.5 inches from the motor mount going toward the back of the engine. This bracket is on the end of the starter where the cable mounting lugs are loacted. This is also the point where there is a frame to engine block ground strap for my car. Also from a previous reply, the starter is heavy. 
Last edited by 1979L82; Jun 21, 2005 at 08:54 AM.
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I drained the coolant from the head, directly above the starter. Yes, the sparks reminded me to disconnect the battery.
I can't find the the bracket with the third bolt. I wonder if I shouldn't be on the short bus somedays. Does anyone by chance have a picture of this piece that I somehow cannot find?
I can't find the the bracket with the third bolt. I wonder if I shouldn't be on the short bus somedays. Does anyone by chance have a picture of this piece that I somehow cannot find?
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Here is the only pic I could find here at work... ha haa..
Anyway... it is the starter brace that might be in question. It connects to the starter and then to the engine block just below the two center exhaust ports...
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....050g~AAFHW~1~~
Anyway... it is the starter brace that might be in question. It connects to the starter and then to the engine block just below the two center exhaust ports...
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....050g~AAFHW~1~~
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From: Kansas City, MO ...I'd like to go fishing and catch a fishstick. That'd be convenient. - Mitch Hedberg
Originally Posted by Mr.Gearhead
Here is the only pic I could find here at work... ha haa..
Anyway... it is the starter brace that might be in question. It connects to the starter and then to the engine block just below the two center exhaust ports...
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....050g~AAFHW~1~~
Anyway... it is the starter brace that might be in question. It connects to the starter and then to the engine block just below the two center exhaust ports...
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....050g~AAFHW~1~~
Guess I'll go bang on it some more with the trusty hammer.
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Originally Posted by 1971corvette
If you are having this much trouble with the starter , ( MAYBE YOU SHOULDN'T BE WORKING ON IT ! )
sounds like the start of a BUBBA job to me
sounds like the start of a BUBBA job to me
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Originally Posted by 1971corvette
If you are having this much trouble with the starter , ( MAYBE YOU SHOULDN'T BE WORKING ON IT ! )
sounds like the start of a BUBBA job to me
sounds like the start of a BUBBA job to me
Just because he's having a little trouble getting it loose, it's a BUBBA job??
Please explain! How's a guy supposed to learn if he can't come here and ask questions?