[DeTomaso] starter studs

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/3/11 4:51:48 PM, justingreisberg at hotmail.com writes:

> I went with a lightweight DB starter, and just used regular metric bolts 
> instead of studs.  easy, problem solved in few seconds.  i cant think of 
> any reason why you would need studs, except to hold a heavy old fashioned 
> starter in place while you install it.
> 
Many of the gear drive starters and the stocker have a part of the 
bendix-drive that rises up just behind the upper fastener. A bolt simply will not go 
in. A few aftermarket assemblies will clear a bolt so it depends on what 
you expect to use. The stud has the advantage of fitting all types of 
starters, of course. As far as which stud, some starters- especially the gear drives 
made from Hitachi   assemblies - need a spacer for Panteras while others do 
not. The spacers requires a longer fastener. Are you trying to screw the 
new stud in with your fingers? I would double-nut the stud and use a wrench to 
get the 'old' and 'new' threads comfortable with each other.   FWIW- J 
Deryke