So I'm trying to get my starter out, and I got the lower bolt no problem. I can't even see the upper bolt, and there seems to be a bunch of wiring in the way. Anyone have tips on how to get this out? Magic? And how then do you get the new bolt in?
Help removing starter on a 3FE
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Rebuild of 3FE Remanufactured Starter
Hi Folks, I needed to rebuild my starter because I was having issues (i.e. continually having longer and longer cranks, more frequent no cranks on my '91 3FE). Everything else checked out fine. I searched and found these really useful guides...
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One is a stud. If you mangle it I have a bunch:
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Land Cruiser Starter Mounting Stud- M12
Land Cruiser Starter Mounting Stud- M12 (SMS-12)
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So, new starter in and I have a crank but no start. What it that wire going to the bottom mounting bolt? I don't remember that being connected on the old one, and I don't see it hanging.
Is your CEL on with the key in the on/run position before cranking the starter?
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Yes, check engine light came on. I found a tear in the intake hose, replaced that with a temporary fix, still nothing. Cranks fine, but no start. It started before the replacement of the starter.
Well, the starter circuit is completely separate from every other system on the vehicle, with the exception of the battery.
The fact that the starter cranks the engine means that the starter is good, so we move on.
There are 3 fusible links off the positive battery terminal. Make sure they're all functional.
Slightly loosen the banjo fitting on the cold start injector. When you crank the starter you should get fuel squirting out. If no fuel, then the fuel pump is not running.
If you're getting fuel, check for spark.
The fact that the starter cranks the engine means that the starter is good, so we move on.
There are 3 fusible links off the positive battery terminal. Make sure they're all functional.
Slightly loosen the banjo fitting on the cold start injector. When you crank the starter you should get fuel squirting out. If no fuel, then the fuel pump is not running.
If you're getting fuel, check for spark.