[AT] 1641 Starter/Was problem with 1641

pga2 at hot1.net pga2 at hot1.net
Tue Sep 14 05:16:31 PDT 2004


Harbor freight sells a set of "wobble extensions" for sockets.
This might help with that inaccessible bolt.

Phil

> 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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