[AT] 1641 Starter/Was problem with 1641

[Larry D. Goss]

What you need is a shallow socket so you can get past the hardware with
an ordinary extension and have room behind it to get the socket on the
nut and operate it.  You can make one by grinding off about half the
depth of a socket of the right size.  You might also try rounding off
the backside of the socket to make for more clearance to get it in
position.

Larry

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Mike S
Meulenberg
Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 9:33 AM
To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
Subject: [AT] 1641 Starter/Was problem with 1641

Ok, 
I think I've isolated the problem to my starter. I replaced the battery,
and the negative battery cable which wasn't in the best shape. Now when
the key is turned to start, I get 12.6V at the end of the primary wire
where it attaches to the starter, with the wire removed. The problem is
I
cannot get the starter off. I have the lower bolt out, but for the life
of me, I can't get to the upper bolt. Larry, you mentioned a special
tool, or modifying a socket, but I don't see how that works. Does anyone
make a flex extension? The trouble as I see it is that a universal joint
takes up too much room to make the bend. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike
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