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tomkc1 · 04-21-2016, 08:31 AM

This is probably a basic question for you all but not for me. I have to remove the starter from my '34 Ford. I did it many years ago but of course with CRS I don't remember how to do it. Is it just the two bolts that I see on the face of the starter? Does the starter just come straight out once I remove them? Do I have to disconnect the battery? I do have a kill switch.

Thanks. Tom

JSeery · 04-21-2016, 09:11 AM

First I would disconnect the battery just to be sure. Secondly, need to check and see if there is a third bolt/strap on the end of the starter that connects it to the oil pan area (this is a support strap). The two through bolts are what connects the starter to the bellhouseing. When you that these bolts loose remember they are also all that is holding the starter together and it will come apart on you, so be carful to keep it all together.

Bulligen · 04-21-2016, 09:14 AM

It does not come straight out, you will have to angle its bendix around the flywheel a little bit!

DavidG · 04-21-2016, 09:21 AM

If your car has its original engine splash pans, you may have to remove the right side pan to gain enough room to pull the starter forward, up, and out.

tomkc1 · 04-21-2016, 10:29 AM

Thanks guys. Its out. Stand by tomorrow afternoon, please, for when it goes back in.

tomkc1 · 04-23-2016, 04:02 AM

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Found a guy in Orange City who rebuilt my starter right away. He made it look like new. Its back in and the car is running fine. Off to Pioneer Settlement today to meet up with the Crankin A's.

Tom

04-21-2016, 08:31 AM	#1
tomkc1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: York, ME/Astor, FL Posts: 140	'34 Ford Starter Removal This is probably a basic question for you all but not for me. I have to remove the starter from my '34 Ford. I did it many years ago but of course with CRS I don't remember how to do it. Is it just the two bolts that I see on the face of the starter? Does the starter just come straight out once I remove them? Do I have to disconnect the battery? I do have a kill switch. Thanks. Tom

04-21-2016, 09:11 AM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: '34 Ford Starter Removal First I would disconnect the battery just to be sure. Secondly, need to check and see if there is a third bolt/strap on the end of the starter that connects it to the oil pan area (this is a support strap). The two through bolts are what connects the starter to the bellhouseing. When you that these bolts loose remember they are also all that is holding the starter together and it will come apart on you, so be carful to keep it all together.

04-21-2016, 09:14 AM	#3
Bulligen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Elgin Illinois Posts: 736	Re: '34 Ford Starter Removal It does not come straight out, you will have to angle its bendix around the flywheel a little bit!

04-21-2016, 09:21 AM	#4
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: '34 Ford Starter Removal If your car has its original engine splash pans, you may have to remove the right side pan to gain enough room to pull the starter forward, up, and out.

04-21-2016, 10:29 AM	#5
tomkc1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: York, ME/Astor, FL Posts: 140	Re: '34 Ford Starter Removal Thanks guys. Its out. Stand by tomorrow afternoon, please, for when it goes back in.

04-23-2016, 04:02 AM	#6
tomkc1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: York, ME/Astor, FL Posts: 140	Re: '34 Ford Starter Removal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Found a guy in Orange City who rebuilt my starter right away. He made it look like new. Its back in and the car is running fine. Off to Pioneer Settlement today to meet up with the Crankin A's. Tom