Re: starter removal tips?
I have replaced over 200 marine starters,<br />this will be a long reply.<br /><br />Remove the flywheel cover, 1/4 ratchet with<br />7/16 socket, 6 small bolts, center bolts may<br />be hard to reach.<br />Now, a 9/16 socket will fit on outside starter bolt. Remove starter. <br />There are two starter options, standard - big<br />and heavy - $135. or gear reduction - strong, but<br />light weight, $165. At any ships store-not a <br />Merc dealer.<br /><br />Go to a Merc dealer, and buy a 3/8 starter bolt<br />with a reduced head size - 1/2 inch not the 9/16<br />you just removed. Grind 1/8 inch off the flange<br />on bolt head for easy clearance.<br /><br />Replace flywheel cover before starter - "Option" -<br />cut 3 inches off end of cover, on starter end.<br />You will never have a bolt problem again.<br /><br />If starter is hard to reach - tie a small rope<br />on starter - run up between exhaust manifold <br />and engine block - have an extra man on rope,<br />to relive weight, so you can work with one hand.<br /><br />If possible, run a tap up threads in block, <br />put anti-size on bolt threads. <br /> Have fun Jerry
