simple yet annoying starter question

[golliday]

I am trying to remove the starter from my 1988 Bayliner Carpi with a 2,3L engine. I have removed to two bolts that I can see but the starter does not want to come off. I am not sure if there is another bolt holding it that I cannot see or if I just need to hit a few times to knock it off. Can anyone shed any light on this for me?

 

[ziggy]

Re: simple yet annoying starter question

i don't know about your starter. but mine had 2 long bolts that bolted the starter to the engine + a third nut that fit a stud that helps support the free end of the starter that isn't bolted to the block.

 

[Don S]

Re: simple yet annoying starter question

I have removed to two bolts that I can see but the starter does not want to come off.

If I remember correctly, there are 3 mounting bolts for that starter. 2 on the starter side, and one coming in from the flywheel cover side.

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: simple yet annoying starter question

Don is correct, there are 3 bolts

 

[golliday]

Re: simple yet annoying starter question

So then the third bolt needs to be removed to get the starter off? I think I found that bolt but it was so hard to reach. Is there an easy way to get to it?

 

[Don S]

Re: simple yet annoying starter question

Is there an easy way to get to it?

Nope............... Welcome to boat repair

 

[capri1600]

Re: simple yet annoying starter question

Don't give up. They're right, that 3rd bolt needs to come out.

Marty