Is this starter OK?

[timsweet]

What brand ramps?

Tim

Hi folks,

Tomorrow I'm getting a set of hydraulic ramps that will allow me to finally see under my car by myself, very excited

The first thing I wanna do underneath my car is replace the old starter with a high torque starter.

My car has a 351C with a C6 behind it and I'd like to ask a few questions about replacing the starter.

- Do I need to drain oil before I start or is it simply unscrewing the old one and bolting the new one back on?

- Overhere in The Netherlands the starters are all quite expensive so I am looking on ebay finding this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-Made-Ford-Mini-PMGR-Starter-302-351-Automatic-Transmissions-High-Torque/111749868671?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37437%26meid%3D7c038e8338c74cdf8e9897b489080931%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D181679770343

Is that the right starter for my car? What do I need to look out for?

Any starter recommendations are also appreciated

Cheers,

Vince.

 

[Vinnie]

I don't know exactly but these are the ones I got:

http://www.toolsnmore.nl/content/werkplaats_gereedschap_%26_inrichting/garagekrikken/hydraulische_oprijbok%7E%7Coprijbrug_max._900_kg

 

[timsweet]

Thanks!!! Headed to Habor Freight!!

 

[Vinnie]

I had a look at my starter today, finally:

Can it be removed like this or do I need to remove other things out of the way first? It looks like there ain't much room to slip it through...

 

[Vicus]

Vince

it should work without additional dismounting.

if you need any more space, steer to the left. This will move the steering linkage to the right and will give you additional space.

Cheers

Frank

 

[72HCODE]

it will come out with all the other stuff left alone you will need a long extension for the top bolt.

 

[Vinnie]

I'm going to attempt to replace the starter tomorrow, so fingers crossed

To prepare a bit I watched a video from CJ ponyparts and there, they ran the one big wire from the fender solenoid to the new starter (big lead) and put a tiny cable between the two connectors on the new starter. I figure this would work and saves running a whole extra cable through the engine compartment.

Is there anything against doing this?

Regards,

Vincent.

 

[rocket366]

Do it the way we diagrammed for you.

With jumping there is an issue (chance) with the starter not dis-engaging... if I recall correctly.

Paul