[C38] Starter removal

[tdtron at earthlink.net]

It's been several years since I rebuilt my starter but as you have discovered, it is difficult.

I disconnected the battery and reached the starter bolts with swivel sockets on a long extension.  Since you will be working around the hot lead to the solenoid it is essential you disconnect the starter battery and stay away from the battery switch.

If you need or think you may need another solenoid, now is the time to replace it.  I found an identical solenoid that fit an Asian car for a small fraction of the price of the Universal solenoid.  The units were absolutely identical including mold markings and numbers, etc.  I don't have the source and part number handy but someone else may have that information that I shared here a few years ago.

I may be able to find the solenoid information if no one else comes up with it.

Tom Troncalli



----- Original Message ----- 
From: Dan Miller 
To: listserve at catalina38.org
Sent: 4/10/2011 11:57:57 AM 
Subject: [C38] Starter removal


I'm trying to remove my starter to have it rebuilt. It doesn't crank the engine very fast anymore. I usually have to have the battery switch on BOTH to get enough power to start. I removed the alternator in hopes of getting to the top nut on the starter. The nut is in such a tight spot and the way the starter is shaped you can't get a straight shot at the nut. I tried to get to it from behind the engine but the selenoid is in the way to use an open end wrench. Has anyone been successful with some type of a deepwell socket or maybe had a regular wrench bent to get to it?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks, Dan #108.
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