Thursday, October 6, 2011

What is the best way to change a starter in a 1989 wellcraft v20 steplift with a 5 liter motor?

This is a tough-one. I've had some success with a 3/8 Snap-on butterfly impact. It's just short enough to get on the bolt. I use a 6 point ball impact socket. If you can't get at it, work from the front of the engine. You might have to unbolt the front engine mounts, and loosen but not remove the back mounts. Good luck!
What is the best way to change a starter in a 1989 wellcraft v20 steplift with a 5 liter motor?
Not sure on this specific boat, but most I/Os are pretty tough, usually requires a couple of extensions, a u joint socket, a mirror and a lot of cuss words. Sometimes removing an exhaust manifold can help. I have had to remove belt driven accessories in order to get the starter out from under the engine.Sometimes, if there is a lot of corrosion, the engine must be removed in order to get the starter off. Be sure to disconnect the battery first.