[DeTomaso] how do you remove upper starter nut?

[John Maffeo]

Thanks Art!

I could not find a single 17mm for sale so I had to order one from Grainger. 
Worked great....but car still does not start....

John




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From: Art Stephens <artstephens at verizon.net>
To: MikeLDrew at aol.com; johnmaffeo1 at yahoo.com; detomaso at realbig.com
Sent: Tue, June 21, 2011 10:15:10 AM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] how do you remove upper starter nut?

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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