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Huskerboy2 · 11-06-2007, 05:40 PM

I need to pull the starter on one of my trucks to get it rebuilt. I didn't realizie what a huge pain the starter was to get at. To top it all off, the truck is also sitting on some soft ground, which makes it hard to lift it. So, I'm working a little blind here, somewhat by feel. Can somebody confirm for me what all connections there are holding the starter in. It looks and feels like three connections to the solenoid. One larger plug type connector, which I can't see at all, and two terminal connections. The starter body itself looks like it's held on by two bolts going up through the bottom and a bolt on the front of the starter body that holds it to a support bracket of some type. Does this sound about right?

**truckdude239** · 11-06-2007, 05:44 PM

2 -3 bolts hold to the bell housing and about 4 wires on the solenoid

hvychve · 11-06-2007, 07:03 PM

well, I dont think there are any connectors , but rather nuts that hold on a couple of eyelet terminals, You should have the main terminal 5/8" socket, but before you touch that with a socket you need to disconnect the negative battery, and if you had a sheet of plywood or equivelant , lay it down and put your jack on it , to climb under it to access the other items, which will be an inside terminal, but you might want to drop the two bolts 9/16" headed bolts and hold with one hand while you are taking wires loose, easier acces if the starter is tilted to gain better access, or you can finagle them out other wise, yes there is another bracket that supports the starter , it usually has a 7/16" headed bolt , usually close to the right engine mount, You may not have the inside wire on solenoid if H.E.I equiped, that is a bypass wire that sends full 12 volts to ign. upon cranking... good luck

71swb4x4 · 11-06-2007, 07:17 PM

Here's a couple pics for you.
Two small nuts hold on the small wires. One large nut holds on the large wire from the battery.

Two bolts hold the starter on. The one is a little hidden by the tranny lines but I think you can see it.

**truckdude239** · 11-06-2007, 10:09 PM

it depends my start has 3 bolts that hold it on

Huskerboy2 · 11-07-2007, 04:48 PM

Thanks guys! Much appreciated. That's exactly what I was looking for.

space · 11-07-2007, 04:50 PM

That's gonna be a beast to get back on....

11-06-2007, 05:40 PM	#1
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Question About Removing Starter I need to pull the starter on one of my trucks to get it rebuilt. I didn't realizie what a huge pain the starter was to get at. To top it all off, the truck is also sitting on some soft ground, which makes it hard to lift it. So, I'm working a little blind here, somewhat by feel. Can somebody confirm for me what all connections there are holding the starter in. It looks and feels like three connections to the solenoid. One larger plug type connector, which I can't see at all, and two terminal connections. The starter body itself looks like it's held on by two bolts going up through the bottom and a bolt on the front of the starter body that holds it to a support bracket of some type. Does this sound about right? __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

11-06-2007, 05:44 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,234	Re: Question About Removing Starter 2 -3 bolts hold to the bell housing and about 4 wires on the solenoid __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

11-06-2007, 07:03 PM	#3
hvychve To The Levy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: california Posts: 391	Re: Question About Removing Starter well, I dont think there are any connectors , but rather nuts that hold on a couple of eyelet terminals, You should have the main terminal 5/8" socket, but before you touch that with a socket you need to disconnect the negative battery, and if you had a sheet of plywood or equivelant , lay it down and put your jack on it , to climb under it to access the other items, which will be an inside terminal, but you might want to drop the two bolts 9/16" headed bolts and hold with one hand while you are taking wires loose, easier acces if the starter is tilted to gain better access, or you can finagle them out other wise, yes there is another bracket that supports the starter , it usually has a 7/16" headed bolt , usually close to the right engine mount, You may not have the inside wire on solenoid if H.E.I equiped, that is a bypass wire that sends full 12 volts to ign. upon cranking... good luck

11-06-2007, 07:17 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Question About Removing Starter Here's a couple pics for you. Two small nuts hold on the small wires. One large nut holds on the large wire from the battery. Two bolts hold the starter on. The one is a little hidden by the tranny lines but I think you can see it. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

11-06-2007, 10:09 PM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,234	Re: Question About Removing Starter it depends my start has 3 bolts that hold it on __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

11-07-2007, 04:48 PM	#6
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Re: Question About Removing Starter Thanks guys! Much appreciated. That's exactly what I was looking for. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

11-07-2007, 04:50 PM	#7
space Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Benson-ish, NC Posts: 325	Re: Question About Removing Starter That's gonna be a beast to get back on....



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