Starter question

[imported_alex_G]

Hello all,<br /><br />I need to remove starter because it seems to be dead.<br />I can see one bolt on the front of the starter and another on the back.<br />Are there any other bolts that I need to remove to take out starter?<br /><br />I have Bayliner 85 with OMC 5 liter engine.<br /><br />THanks<br /><br />Alex

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Starter question

Most starters have just 2 bolts..take those out and see if it drops out.

 

[imported_alex_G]

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Is it 2 bolts on the back or 1 front and 1 at back?<br />I'm not sure but it looks like starter that I got<br /> http://www.go2marine.com/product.do?no=75585F <br /><br />How is it possible to remove it without lifting the engine?

 

[bruceb58]

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The two bolts will be in the back with a support bar usually mounted on the front. Starters can be a bear to reach depending on the boat. On my 87 Baylner Capri, I had to take apart the engine housing to be able to reach it and it was still tough.

 

[I/O WALDO]

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Is that 5 liter a Ford 302 or a GM 305??

 

[imported_alex_G]

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GM

 

[Gary H NC]

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I had to lift my engine up to get to the inside bolt..What a pain! I will make a custom wrench for the next time!

 

[imported_alex_G]

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Is there any way to get there with electric wrench?<br />I know there is not chance to do something with regular wrench - boat is 20 years old and it's probably original starter there.<br />It's insane to put such design into production.

 

[I/O WALDO]

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ENJOY!!

 

[Bondo]

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A 9/16th" Socket,.....3" Extention,... 3/8"dr. Flex-head Ratchet,.....And a Short piece of Pipe..........<br /><br />Either they Come Out,........ Or they Break Off..........<br /><br /><br />It sounds like Mechanic may Not be on Your Resume Alex,..???.....