Starter removal

[aasltmike]

Can anyone give me a talk-through on removing the starter from a Ty? I checked the Chilton's online and it didn't appear to have anything specifically on a Ty, just the generic stuff. I'm thinking sometime in the near future on replacing and/or upgrading the starter. Thanks!

 

[Don W.]

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IMHO you'll fin it to be much easier if you just go ahead and remove the lower bell housing cover. Folks do it without but it but it's a PITA. Just barely fits. Seems like evey truck is different though so prolly worth a try first time. Other than that it's normal. Wires are, of course, tough to get to. I would recoment some heat wrap on the wires. Sooner the better regardless of when you pull the starter.

 

[sy#2716]

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Mike i would take the cover off the trans(i would leave it off to help keep the tranny cooler (mine have been off for years)) and then just remove the 2 bolts that hold it in and you willl undo the wire too it. it should slide out with the dp still bolted in.

 

[gkrcr882]

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A bit of common sense advice too- make absolutely sure the battery is disconnected and there is no chance of the cable touching the terminal, since theres hot B+ to the starter at all times. I unbolted it, slid it down slightly, and rested it on the frame (I think) to disconnect the wires. Then, CAREFULLY slide it out from where it is. Its going to be heavy, and you dont want it hitting you in the head or face. When you get a replacement, ask for one for a 1996 Chevy K2500 7.4L V8. Its smaller, lighter, and generates more torque. It bolts directly in, no modification needed. If they give you any grief turning in the old one for a core, tell them its what came out of the truck (Your K2500 )

 

[aasltmike]

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Thanks for all the input, guys! I'm definitely thinking about that K2500 starter to replace it.

 

[13Pelle]

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The swap is super easy. I had to change mine two or three time in the matter of a two weeks due to a bad one the truck came with, a bad replacement and the one that is in now. During all of this I pulled it a bunch of times while checking to find out the problem with the brand new one. I also went with the starter from the late 90's V8. I think the 454 had the "mini" starter. It is a lot smaller then the stock one. Weighs less too. Like everyone said, remove the bell housing cover and it is two bolts and the starter drops and then two nuts to remove the two wires. :tup:

 

[aasltmike]

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Checked Summit and found one I'm interested in, but do I order one applicable to the 168 tooth flexplate or the 153 tooth flexplate?

 

[aasltmike]

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Never mind...checked Autozone for a flywheel for the Ty and the '96 K2500...168 tooth...

 

[midnightbluS10]

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So why noy just get the starter from the local parts store? No waiting on shipping and if it goes out, you'll have a replacement in your hands within minutes instead of days.

 

[aasltmike]

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So why noy just get the starter from the local parts store? No waiting on shipping and if it goes out, you'll have a replacement in your hands within minutes instead of days.

True that, although the one I found on Autozone I like they don't have in stock...LOL

 

[midnightbluS10]

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True that, although the one I found on Autozone I like they don't have in stock...LOL

No Oreilly's or Napa in the area? Or even Advance Auto Parts?

 

[aasltmike]

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No Oreilly's or Napa in the area? Or even Advance Auto Parts?

I've got Hinesville here...the biggest game here in this town is a Super Walmart that was given the facelift to look like a Super Walmart, but is the same size it was when it was first built! I swear I hear banjo music sometimes in this town...LMAO I can try expanding my search to Savannah, though.

 

[aasltmike]

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An Autozone in Savannah has it in stock...

 

[viperman5]

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Any reason this thread likes the K2500 starter versus the part numbers over on SyTy Authority?

CVR/ProTorque 5323
GM #12361146
Chrome GM #12363128

At some point, planning to get a mini starter, thanks.

 

[Chug]

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I just did the 454/7.4 starter in my truck. That thing is awesome, faster and stronger starts!!! and its alot lighter and fits easier, it was a breeze!!!

 

[gary sy]

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man i put so maney starters in my sy at least 6 the last one i bought was a powermaster mini high torque unit. it was a lot easier going back in its much smaller lighter and cranks alot quicker too.the one thing i did in addition to heat shield on the wires is i wraped the down pipe with header heat wrap tape. it keeps the heat in the pipe and away from the starter and wires .:2cents:

 

[--SyTy Jim--]

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An Autozone in Savannah has it in stock...

Why not check the Pooler one, its closer to you than Savannah.

Jimmy