Starter removal

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Squadron

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Hey folks,

Any chance someone could point me to a guide or video or something to remove the starter for my 47 Ford V8? I've been pulling bolts off and it'd sure be helpful to have a guide.

EDIT: Nevermind, it's both long skinny bolts and then the housing slides off. Neat!
 
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Be sure to read this thread.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/stupid-question-starter-removal-flathead-59a.115268/
Read this:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=234476&highlight=remove+59ab+starter

Those long bolts that secure the starter to the engine also hold the end plates on both ends of the starter. Be very careful not to entirely remove the long bolts from the starter case. If you do, the starter will literally come apart and you will have to reassemble it before reinstalling. This is very annoying.

This thread shows how to prevent the starter end plates from coming apart to make removing and installation of the starter much easier.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211141&highlight=convert+starter+12v

Also, be sure to install the little L-shaped bracket that supports the end of the starter and is secured by one of the oil pan bolts. It looks like this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1630366823...SF6sbeaEav/Oirq3lsUTTd+G0A==|tkp:BFBMzJCbmO5g
 
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