1970 Model 400 Starter Removal

[Philbosaurusrex]

Does anyone know how to remove the starter from a model 400? I can't pull the starter straight off from the side or straight out from the top. It looks like I will have to remove the bottom cowl to do it. Does removing the bottom cowl involve completely the powerhead? Any advice you have would be appreciated.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: 1970 Model 400 Starter Removal

Gotta pull the powerhead off to get at the starter. Later models had a 2-piece bracket that allowed removal of the starter without pulling the powerhead...

 

[Philbosaurusrex]

Re: 1970 Model 400 Starter Removal

Gotta pull the powerhead off to get at the starter. Later models had a 2-piece bracket that allowed removal of the starter without pulling the powerhead...

Well that explains why the SELOC manual was so vague. I have a lot 1970 model, I think I might be able to pull a bracket off and have enough room to removed the starter. I think some of the bolts that hold the bracket on also thread into the powerhead. Not sure if that is going to be a problem if I try to remove said bracket. Sorry for my ignorance, but this is my first time messing around with an outboard.