[DeTomaso] starter motor

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/4/07 2:33:25 PM, edlebby at yahoo.com writes:

> hi guys - trying to replace starter - bottom nut (11/16) came off no 
> problem - assume top (and there only appear to be two) is also 11/16 - but there 
> does not seem to be room for a socket - seems as if a 11/16 stubby open wrench 
> would be the ticket - correct? - or is there a tip or trick for getting a 
> socket to fit? - have also taken off the electrical connection - once the second 
> nut is off is that it? - slide straight out? - finally, good p/n for napa or 
> o'reilly's? -
> 
A socket just won't fit; you're on the right track with an open end wrench. 
Don't damage that stud: its threaded SAE on the starter end and metric on the 
bellhousing end. If you do bung it up, you won't find one at Pep Boyz! And be 
careful- that stock starter weighs around 15 lbs so when it comes out   and 
drops onto the headers, keep your fingers back! With a LOT of screwing around 
with the heavy starter, you'll eventually find it comes out the front with GTS or 
aftermarket semi-equal-length headers. CAn-t remember what the fitment was 
with the OEM bunch-of-bannanas heards. I suggest you look around for a modern 
gear-drive mini-starter: it installs & removes easier, weighs only 6 lbs, wires 
directly and has about 50% more starting power. My McLeod (similar to Tilton) 
has been in service since 1991 with zero attention and starts a smoking-hot 
10-1/2:1 engine in 3 turns. Good luck- J Deryke



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