stater install. Tips?

[accidentprone86]

Help me out, my starter went out today and i am not going to pay 150 to get it installed.
Anybody have anytips for me. Is long will it take? help me out please.


Thanks

 

[woodyy24]

do it your self. its only 2 bolts and a wire.
youll save a lot of cash.

omg i checked out your car i love it.

 

[trbkrb]

If you still have the stock style starter, in order to get to the top bolt, you will need to use several long extensions and possibly a universal joint on your rachet. I have to snake it in from in front of the K member, with the rachet at the front of the car. Now would be a good time to upgrade to a mini starter from the 92-95 Mustangs if you don't already have one. Just requires a couple of changes in the wiring from the starter soleniod, and it is much lighter and easier to install.

Good luck!

 

[BlueThunder1988]

The threading the extensions thing sounds complicated but it's not a big deal. Definitely tackle this yourself. Even if you need to buy a couple of tools and ramps, you'll still end up with cash in your pocket and will have learned some new things about your car. Good luck!

 

[tunedin302]

Very easy to do. My only piece of advice would be to make sure you have an assortment of extensions and elbows. Also, make sure you disconnect the battery before installing. Good luck.

 

[accidentprone86]

So i will probabley do the mini starter.
What mods to the wireing do i need to do?
Do i need a new starter solinoid aswell?
Thanks guys

 

[88stangmangt]

Very easy to do. My only piece of advice would be to make sure you have an assortment of extensions and elbows. Also, make sure you disconnect the battery before installing. Good luck.

ooh ya or the sparks will fly........watched a machine catch on fire due to what i think was something rubbing a hole in the coat of the hot wire for the alt.......dont forget to check the fly wheel to make sure you dont have a dead spot.......

 

[trbkrb]

Here is a tech article on the changes. Basically, move the starter wire to the hot side of the fender mounted solenoid and run a new wire from the switched side to the solenoid on the new starter.

http://www.mercurycapri.com/technical/electric/ns.html

There are a few other articels on the web. Just do a search.

Good luck!

 

[macx]

Check out a atech article about an easy way to get the H pipe out of the way which makes starter removal almost easy -
www.lincolnsonline.com, look in the tech section, about easy H pipe removal.