Starter bolt#*$)(#

[BJDEALER]

Ok guys can somebody tell me the easiest way to get to the top bolt on the starter for a 360 with stock 273 manifolds in my 66 cuda? I have tried extensions etc. and no luck so far. Thanks

 

[340wedge]

If it's anything like my 340 Duster I was told extensions would work but didn't. I ended up getting a "starter wrench" like a crescent shaped bent wrench on ebay.

 

[Optik]

I rigged up a socket, extension, and two swivel joints and got it that way but yes it is a pain. the curved wrench is the way to go. Whenever i go to the swap meet I always try to pick up those kind of specialty wrenches when i see them used for cheap.

 

[warwagons]

Since the exhaust is not hooked up, remove the manifold for better access.

 

[RustyRatRod]

warwagons 100%. Also, when you get that top bolt out...here's a tip. Go back with an allen head bolt. Get one of them ball end allen tools that will allow some serious flex. I do that to all of mine on the top. Works very well.

 

[BJDEALER]

ive got power steering dont think the manifold is coming off very easily. did not know about the starter wrench thanks.

 

[67Dart273]

Don't be afraid to BEND a wrench, what are they, 5/8? Buy a cheapie, or take one of your rusty spares. Believe it or not, years ago, I've bent 1/2 and 9/16 with a PROPANE torch. Yes, it takes awhile. Put in the vise, get into a comfortable stance, ready with a pipe, vise grips or other leverage device, and heat away.

 

[pettybludart]

Don't be afraid to BEND a wrench, what are they, 5/8? Buy a cheapie, or take one of your rusty spares. Believe it or not, years ago, I've bent 1/2 and 9/16 with a PROPANE torch. Yes, it takes awhile. Put in the vise, get into a comfortable stance, ready with a pipe, vise grips or other leverage device, and heat away.

I always like to improvise,sometimes you have no choice but to make tools work.I can remember bending a 9/16 wrench for the distributor bolt way back when I was first learning to work on cars 30 some odd years ago.

 

[cavemanmoron]

Ok guys can somebody tell me the easiest way to get to the top bolt on the starter for a 360 with stock 273 manifolds in my 66 cuda? I have tried extensions etc. and no luck so far. Thanks

This was talked about 2 weeks ago too.

I used a 3 foot long, plus 4 inch long extension,
with the battery out of the battery tray. I was able to get the top bolt out pretty easy, with the long extension.


I suggest putting a small starter in, like one for a 1990 Dakota.