Old Red Ranger
New Member
- Joined
- Nov 3, 2007
- Messages
- 16
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- Age
- 41
- Vehicle Year
- 1985
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.8
- Transmission
- Manual
Its Fixed!!!!
I Got the starter fixed the other night, everything went surprisingly smooth. Just drilled the upper mounting hole in the bellhousing out to 29/64" and slapped it all together with a M12 bolt, a couple lock washers, and a nylon insert nut. The only hard part was getting enough clearance with my 3/4" drive ratchet to tighten the nut. I don't have a 3/4 extension so the pear shaped head was hitting the solenoid cover on the starter. Other than that, it was much easier than expected and my truck now starts beautifully with no ugly noises.
Thanks very much to all who offered help or suggestions, or even if you just read my rants on here.
I Got the starter fixed the other night, everything went surprisingly smooth. Just drilled the upper mounting hole in the bellhousing out to 29/64" and slapped it all together with a M12 bolt, a couple lock washers, and a nylon insert nut. The only hard part was getting enough clearance with my 3/4" drive ratchet to tighten the nut. I don't have a 3/4 extension so the pear shaped head was hitting the solenoid cover on the starter. Other than that, it was much easier than expected and my truck now starts beautifully with no ugly noises.
Thanks very much to all who offered help or suggestions, or even if you just read my rants on here.