Starter removal

Discussion in 'Wrenchin' Secrets' started by Stan1971, Aug 12, 2017.

  1. Stan1971

    Stan1971 Well-Known Member

    Hey everyone I'm in the middle of removing my stock 350 from my 71 skylark but I'm hung up on the starter I got two bolts out is there a third I can not see?
    Thanks
     
    Stan1971, Aug 12, 2017
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  2. john.schaefer77

    john.schaefer77 Well-Known Member

    Two bolts. Should come right out.
     
    john.schaefer77, Aug 12, 2017
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  3. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Unless you still have the starter brace installed in the front of the starter. It braces the front of the starter to the block. It never gets put back on after the original starter is removed
     
    CJay, Aug 12, 2017
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  4. Stan1971

    Stan1971 Well-Known Member

    Yep still had that third bolt!!
     
    Stan1971, Aug 12, 2017
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  5. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    mine is a '72 & only 2 bolts. That starter is damn heavy. I made a small cradle from plywood to lower & install with the aid of a small hydraulic bottle jack.
     
    gstewart, Aug 12, 2017
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  6. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    All starters originally had a small brace off the front of the starter that went to the block. Its in the service manual. No one ever put that brace back on after the original starter went bad.
     
    CJay, Aug 12, 2017
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