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Offline roymcneese

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need a weekend mechanic

« on: February 26, 2010, 05:54:04 PM »
hello all. i have some problem with my 73super. looking for a weekend mechanic that could use a little extra $$$. i need a starter put on my car. i got the starter just cannot get my big hand in there to take the bolts out. maybe i just dont have the magic touch. i know that is the problem. i can bring it to whoever. any help would be appreciated

Offline attack chicken

  • Ooltewah
  • Joined: May 2007
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Re: need a weekend mechanic

« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2010, 07:06:15 PM »
If you can't find anyone on the side,you can bring it over to the shop (R&M)and we can put it on for you tomorrow.  I'll be there 8-5.
Rick.
305-1861

Offline Smelly_Cat

Re: need a weekend mechanic

« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2010, 08:31:27 AM »
Changing starters is painful yoga,  It makes me hurt is new and strange places.  SC

Offline Zen

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Re: need a weekend mechanic

« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2010, 05:15:47 PM »
Be sure to replace the starter bushing when you replace the starter!!!  I've seen a lot of "bad" starters replaced when a 2 dollar bushing was all it really needed.  They make a special tool to pull it out with, but an M12 tap works great.  Just thread it in the old bushing and keep turning.  It'll bottom out and then walk the bushing right out.  I used to have a 1/4" drive deep well socket (can't remember what size) that worked great for installing the new bushing.  The nut/bolt end of the socket would slide down inside the bushing, and the step on it where it got bigger for the 1/4" ratchet would rest on the end of the bushing.  I'd stick a 8" extension on the socket and stick the bushing on it with some wheel bearing grease, line it up with the hole and tap it in.  Just don't drop anything in the big hole where the starter goes or you'll have to pull the engine.  Don't ask me how I know that . . .  :-X

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