[DeTomaso] how do you remove upper starter nut?

[Art Stephens]

John,
My car is apart so I can't see what you are talking about but I'm thinking 
that what you may need is a crow's foot wrench? Lot's of places have them, I 
think mine are Craftsman.

Art




----- Original Message ----- 
From: <MikeLDrew at aol.com>
To: <johnmaffeo1 at yahoo.com>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 9:42 AM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] how do you remove upper starter nut?


>
> In a message dated 6/21/11 9 29 32, johnmaffeo1 at yahoo.com writes:
>
>
>> I have had a high torque mini starter on my car for about 6 years. It
>> died and I
>> have already received the replacement. However, I cannot remember how to
>> get the
>> top nut off. An 11/16 socket fits on the bottom one, but the nut sits too
>> close
>> to the starter motor to get a socket on there. Regular wrenches don't 
>> have
>> enough clearance. Is there a special tool or trick? It is sunny today and
>> I
>> would really like to take the car out for a spin.
>>
>
> Push-start it!
>
> Seriously--the fasteners for the starter are metric, not standard.   You
> may have some luck sneaking a 17mm socket in there, but you may need to 
> grind
> it for clearance.   I seem to recall having luck with a short 17mm socket
> and a wobble extension.   May have to install the socket first, then stick 
> the
> extension in once the socket is in place.
>
> I've also had luck with an open end wrench from above, turning it about
> 1/16th of a turn and flipping the wrench over etc.   It's a real nuisance
> though.
>
> Recently I ordered a batch of special serrated flange nuts, which have the
> same thread size/pitch, but only a 15mm head.   That makes all the
> difference when trying to install/remove them.   They were only 50 cents 
> apiece, so I
> ordered ten of them.
>
> Send me your address and I'll pop a pair in the mail to you.   Of course,
> if you are successful at R&R your starter today, you won't need them.
>
> Mike
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