Im need to replace my starter. First Im gonna remove it to find out which one I have NAPA said theres 2 different tooth count models. One is $100 to replace. I figure if its that much might as well get a high torq mini starter for $170.
Does any one know how easy it is to install a high torq ministarter on an 89 5.0 ? When I put one on my 69 351W had to reroute some wiring different from stock setup. Is it the same for late models or as easy as hooking up a stock starter?
Thanks,
Also, im still trying to get the old starter out. Am I crazy or do I have to drop my entire exhaust just to get at the top starter mounting bolt?? My car is totally stock.
Thanks,
So what did you use? theres no room to turn a ratched or a wrench on that top bolt.
Had an 89 5.0, 5 speed. The starter came out without removing any exhaust parts.
Al
On my 85 GT I had to get a LONG extension and run it through part of the K-Member if I remember correctly. If it wasn't the K-member, it was some other large suspension part close to the front right wheel. I ended up doing the starter 3 times in a year and once you do it a couple of times it isn't bad.
yeah i noticed it might be possible to get a mega extension over the rack n pinion steering all the way back to the starter bolt. i guess its another trip to the tool store then.
thanks,
EBGB wrote:
if anyone cares I was able to get at the top bolt with about 1.5' rachet extention and a swivel socket thru the shock tower.
after I figured that out it was a snap. the ford racing mini starter install was a piece of cake. and it works great.
let me reply for you, "no one cares!" HA.
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