[C38] Starter removal

[Max Soto]

Tom is right, the solenoid is from a Toyota....

Regards,

Max

2011/4/10 Michael Cameron <mncameron at att.net>

> 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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Max Soto
C38 #198 ESTANCIA
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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