Remove starter bolts??

TJS8040 · 06-15-08, 05:02 PM

I am trying to replace the starter, but I can't remove the old one on my '80. The bolt on bottom and nut on top are not rusted, but I'm having trouble even grabbing the bottom one. I started with PB blaster, any other suggestions?

3_puppies · 06-15-08, 06:21 PM

make sure it's clean around the bolt and nut area for the socket to sit, use a 6 point socket and whatever extensions and u-joints to get where you can use some leverage

74fjsemistock · 06-15-08, 07:33 PM

I concur.The answer is there(and in the rocks).

TJS8040 · 06-25-08, 08:32 PM

thanks 3dog, I am back on the road.

06-15-08, 05:02 PM	#1
TJS8040 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 26	Remove starter bolts?? I am trying to replace the starter, but I can't remove the old one on my '80. The bolt on bottom and nut on top are not rusted, but I'm having trouble even grabbing the bottom one. I started with PB blaster, any other suggestions?

06-15-08, 06:21 PM	#2
3_puppies IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Helena MT Posts: 2,602	make sure it's clean around the bolt and nut area for the socket to sit, use a 6 point socket and whatever extensions and u-joints to get where you can use some leverage __________________ those that fail to prepare are preparing to fail....Benjamin Franklin 1965 FJ45 LWB 2nd owner, 2F, 4speed, sprung over, 35"BFG Mud terrains 1965/67 FJ45 SWB combining 2 into 1 under construction 1970 FJ55 all stock 1980 FJ40 all stock, factory air and power steering, 82,000 miles

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06-15-08, 07:33 PM	#3
74fjsemistock IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: edmond,oklahoma TLCA# n/a Posts: 378	I concur.The answer is there(and in the rocks).

06-25-08, 08:32 PM	#4
TJS8040 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 26	thanks 3dog, I am back on the road.