Starter removal

[bfr44]

Any help would be great. I need some advise on removing the top bolt on my starter. It is frozen in there and I'm ready to set the truck on fire.

Thanks

Hunter

[Gruss]

I've used a couple on extensions, just long enough to get to the front of the starter. Put the other bolts (easy ones to get to) back in then remove the top one.

[TexasR.N.]

IIRC correctly there are only 3 bolts that hold it on and 2 for the wiring. The starter is heavy, so be ready for it when it breaks free.

Craig

[95dieselsmoke]

And disconnect the batteries first, else you'll have a firework show going on down there.

[bfr44]

Put some breakfree on it last night, hope it comes off. Getting tired of beating it with a hammer before starting.

[bfr44]

Got it done. What a *****. The old stroker fires like it was new. It sat all night in 30 degree and didn't turn for more then a second or 2.

[TexasR.N.]

Originally Posted by bfr44

Got it done. What a *****. The old stroker fires like it was new. It sat all night in 30 degree and didn't turn for more then a second or 2.

Good to hear. Just going by your post count are you new to diesels or just to this site?

Craig

[bfr44]

New to this site. Owned the truck for about 4 years. Great site with lots of helpfull info.