mini starter help !!

[Big J]

I have a 1970 383 auto Challenger. My starter went out.I have a mini starter in it now. Need to replace it. I can not seem to get it out. I have hooker headers and it hits the steering box Any ideas to get it out would be helpful.

 

[Juan Veldez]

If your headers have the slip joint tubes, you may need to remove the ones in the way. I found out even with a small block, the driver side is crammed with components and it is necessary to remove items for clearance, and the proper sequence is a "learned" task. Wish I could be more helpful, but spend time looking at it trying to figure it out. Hopefully someone with a big block can offer better insight. Good luck.

 

[Poolshark314]

Which part are you having a problem with? Clearance for getting the bolts out or you physically can't get the starter out with the bolts removed?

 

[Big J]

Which part are you having a problem with? Clearance for getting the bolts out or you physically can't get the starter out with the bolts removed?

 

[Big J]

Im having trouble with getting the starter out .Bolts are off the headers the 2 bolts are out of the starter, No room to get starter out. header hits steering box.

 

[Big J]

If your headers have the slip joint tubes, you may need to remove the ones in the way. I found out even with a small block, the driver side is crammed with components and it is necessary to remove items for clearance, and the proper sequence is a "learned" task. Wish I could be more helpful, but spend time looking at it trying to figure it out. Hopefully someone with a big block can offer better insight. Good luck.

 

[Juan Veldez]

Okay, I just installed my mini high torque starter. I do not have my steering column installed yet, and it slipped right in from the top. That may be your last resort.

 

[Bobby Sixkiller]

Pull the motor mounts loose and pick the engine up a couple inches. It will help

 

[Big J]

Pull the motor mounts loose and pick the engine up a couple inches. It will help

 

[Big J]

Yes sir , I pulled the motor mounts loose and pick up the motor ::: IT WORKED JUST FINE ..

THANK YOU !!