[C38] Starter removal

[Michael Cameron]

You may get a blank stare at some some stores if you mention starter wrench.  I 
believe it also is referred to as an obstruction wrench.  At any rate they are 
usually box end wrenches in the shape of a C with a box end or open end wrench 
on each end.  Very handy tools.

michael





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From: Dan Miller <millsdan at verizon.net>
To: tdtron at earthlink.net
Cc: listserve at catalina38.org
Sent: Sun, April 10, 2011 10:32:24 AM
Subject: Re: [C38] Starter removal


Tom, I searched the archives and found the message about the Advance Auto Parts 
part. GP Sorenson brand part #28-5009. Thanks for your input and I'll also visit 
Harbor Freight as Mike suggested.
Dan #108.


Apr 10, 2011 12:55:21 PM, tdtron at earthlink.net wrote:

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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