I'm having trouble removing the bolt holding the starter to the block behind the carbs. I've backed it out until it seems to be hitting the plastic cover behind the carbs, but it's still not loose enough to remove? Any tips or advice is appreciated.
The "bits" as you call them are on the back of the carbs and there is no way to remove them without removing the carbs, which I was hoping I would not have to do,
You are wrong !!----Very wrong.------The carburetors do not have to come off to remove the starter on these..-----Just a few bolts and the covers come off in front of the carburetors.
Think I would go to the local hardware store and try to find a match with a slotted head -- particularly if running in salt or brackish water (36 yr. old bolt).
So did you have to remove the entire carburetor , yes or no ?----I have done this procedure countless times.----Never needed to remove the carburetors.
Ah. Misunderstood, Mikey. Lot of torque with those starters, and fit is exacting for operation -- so solution seems a little risky to me. (unless I've missed your point again.)
Why slot it? Are these starters being removed once a day or once a week? I doubt it.
Unsolicited Opinion - Planes, Trains and Automobiles and yes, even Boats, need parts moved out of the way access some buried pieces. Just a fact of life. Also, that's where experience comes in with little tricks, but cutting up the targeted part isn't one of them.
