Attack of the shade tree mechanic STARTER
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ToolHandLuke
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Oh yeah. My original al rig was bolted straight to those motor mounts (I will call them that for the sake of the convo) no adapter spacer or anything like that
roadie1389
Well-Known Member
So here is my theory.... Looking at the pic, it looks like one of the bolts snap-off in the hole and instead of fixing it took your motor bolts out and put longer ones in. Drilled the VR holes bigger and bolted it there. If you want to make it right... You will need the 2 spacers and need to fish out the broken bolt. Clean the threads, blue lock-tite and, bam, bob's your uncle.
Mr. Wright
Knows some things
Looks like their on top of it. Give me a call tomorrow and we'll see if we can figure out a mounting bracket
ToolHandLuke
Member
Thanks for the photo @roadie1389 , now that I know what it SHOULD have looked like. I'm taking another look at the location with fresh eyes. It makes me a little nervous about my stator job because I replaced it excactly how I found it, so hopefully they did THAT part right
roadie1389
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No problem. I've actually come to enjoy your posts. It's like a Big Dog soap opera, and I can't wait to see what's next.
ToolHandLuke
Member
Care package has arrived!!! Big thanks to Ali (I'm not sure if your on here) for comming thru 
ToolHandLuke
Member
Guys! GUYS!!!! I mocked everything up. Turned the key and hit the button and it went GLUG GLUG GLUG. fkn FANTASTIC. I'm gonna swap fluids and the ol girl should make the block tonight!!! BEYOND stoked!!!
ToolHandLuke
Member
I attempted to upload a video. But the BEAST LIVES!!!!!!! after swapping the STARTER; VR, STATOR/ROTOR; TACH and EHC she turned over and idled like a demon possessed (in a good way!!!)
NOW she deserves a bath. I can't thank you guys enough. I was really reaching the end of my rope. While I realize I am probably on borrowed time with this EHC at least now I can at least cruise it around and show off a little. JUST in time for everything to start opening back up! @Mr. Wright @roadie1389 Eric is the man! (I couldnt find your handle to tag you) Ali, if your on here your a life saver as well. Shannon thanks for sitting with me on the phone and talking me through some of the more technical challenges.
Now to rout wire proper and get some tank mounts!!
NOW she deserves a bath. I can't thank you guys enough. I was really reaching the end of my rope. While I realize I am probably on borrowed time with this EHC at least now I can at least cruise it around and show off a little. JUST in time for everything to start opening back up! @Mr. Wright @roadie1389 Eric is the man! (I couldnt find your handle to tag you) Ali, if your on here your a life saver as well. Shannon thanks for sitting with me on the phone and talking me through some of the more technical challenges.
Now to rout wire proper and get some tank mounts!!
Mr. Wright
Knows some things
You think that was tough, wait until we teach you the fine art of polishing
Clubba
Member
It’s really easy to take the starter off. Just two bolts with long extensions. Use a wobble extension. It will help with the weird angle. Your main ground and power cable are also connected from the battery to the starter. I rebuilt my solenoid. It was pretty easy.