More innovation, of course. A VW Rabbit factory car jack fits between
the starter and the stringer, and when cranked, opens in a 'V' fashion
and holds the starter in place for hands-free bolting.
JR
Dweller in the cellar


peter divergilio wrote:

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On Jul 16, 12:34 pm, JR North wrote:

Pics in the DB:http://www.metalworking.com/dropbox/
See wrench.txt and the accociated JPGs.

These pics show a turning tool for
removing the starter bolts on a
Mercruiser 5.0 V8 boat engine.
Due to the location of the starter 32"
below the engine bay deck and the
proximity of the engine bearing stringer
to the engine, there is no way to get
sufficient torque on a hand held wrench,
and no clearance to get a ratchet/socket
combination on the starter bolts. The pipe is 1"OD
X1/8" wall; 48" long. The bar is 1/4" HRS.
This tool slips underneath the starter,
engaging the starter bolts. It brings the
pivot point up out of the engine bay, where
a breaker bar can be attached to apply the
needed touque to remove these bolts.
JR
Dweller in the cellar


Thats seriously competent metalwork when you can make tools to do a
oddball job - query - how did you get the starter OUT of the engine
bay, looks like a distinct lack or exit room...

Andrew VK3BFA.



Next Question (memories of my 1973 Anacapri):
How did you hold the starter motor in the proper position with one
hand, while starting one bolt with the other hand, while lying on your
side,
reaching down at an awkward angle, and dealing with sweat
running into your eyes and having your glasses fall into the bilge?


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