1994 7.3 diesel f250

1994 FORD F-250
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PED28232
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i have to replace the starter but i am having trouble getting to the third bolt on the top please help me
i cant get to it what do i do
Oct 9, 2007 at 9:14 PM
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BOOTDOG
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get a shallow socket and a long enough extension to reach the bolt. make sure the battery is disconnected.
Oct 11, 2007 at 4:20 PM
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PED28232
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[quote:e35004269a="bootdog"]get a shallow socket and a long enough extension to reach the bolt. make sure the battery is disconnected.[/quote:e35004269a]

i bought a starter but i was having trouble gettin it in the socket i tried pushing and wedging for an hour i coudlnt get it in when i took it back i looked at the drive where the gears are and the new one had big thick washers my orignal one didnt
so know i have no starter what do i do
Oct 12, 2007 at 8:30 AM
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return it to where you purchased it and make sure it is for sure the right one if not ask them if the washers can be removed or machined down.
Oct 12, 2007 at 8:40 AM
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[quote:e3b9a391d2="blackop555"]return it to where you purchased it and make sure it is for sure the right one if not ask them if the washers can be removed or machined down.[/quote:e3b9a391d2]

no they cant i have to find another is there any trick to getting it in
Oct 12, 2007 at 10:27 PM
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BLACKOP555
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not that i know of you may have to go and buy a starter from the ford garage
Oct 13, 2007 at 8:37 AM