Removing a starter

[John Rah]

I have 1984 Chaparral 198 with a 228 Mercruiser. Am trying to remove the starter. Have removed two 9/16 bolts and the bracket. The starter will move (swivel a bit) but won't come out. There is one other 9/16 bolt on the bottom of the starter that I cannot remove. Should this third bolt come off, or am I just being a wimp and have not put the muscle to the starter to pull it off. Thanks, JOHN

 

[Don S]

Re: Removing a starter

That 3rd bolt has to come out.

 

[John Rah]

Re: Removing a starter

Thanks. Any suggestions on how to get it out. I have soaked it with Liquid Wrench, etc. Can't get a good grasp on it. Thanks again.<br /><br />JOHN

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Removing a starter

John,are the bolts horizontal towards the flywheel,or vertical,aiming up towards the cylinder heads?Either way once the bracket is removed,I only see two other bolts holding it in.<br />DHP

 

[Don S]

Re: Removing a starter

The 228's had 3 bolts going horizontal toward the flywheel.<br /><br />