dieselerock Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I am trying to change the starter on a 1958 b model. Anyone have any tips or suggestions as to how to remove the bolt next to the block? I got the other 2 out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Ya, that bolt goes along with the air compressor bolts. Makes you wonder what kind of magical tool they used at the factory? 15 yrs ago when I put a 12v starter in mine, I know it was a PITA and you had to keep swapping the wrench around to get 1/16 of a turn at a time. Not sure if maybe a crows foot wrench would get in there better or not? I'm going to be swapping mine over to air starter in a few weeks so I'll be cussing right along with you. I installed the starter before putting the motor in last winter so I had plenty of access. Unlike when it is in the truck. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I don't remember mine being an issue 2yrs ago. Maybe being a b67 with the motor leaned over to the right helped. I do remember using a long extension though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I'm thinking the crossmember across the rear spring perches really hinders getting up into that top bolt. If the motor is rolled over, it might make it a bit more accessible. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 is it a 12 or 6 point? I know mine had 6 point bolts in it, when I put 12 volt starter on it I went to Mack and got the 12 point starter bolts for it. I rememver using a long extension. still a pita but was easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I just removed my starter and remounted it on Monday I used a 12" and a 6" extention with a long 1/2 ratchet and a 15-16 6 point mac short socket. chances are my truck is the same as yours. Tight but very doable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselerock Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Yea that sounds exactly the same as mine, I'm going to try bigger I was using a 3/8 ratchet and couldn't get the last bolt out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I know I used 1/2" drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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