Need help with 1975 2.3l starter removal

mustangiighia · 11-24-2008

Hi. I have had this car for about 8 years now and never had to touch the starter and it looks like a pain to remove. It has a 2.3l in it. Has anyone removed one and whats the easiest way to do it?

stang74shelby · 11-24-2008

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Originally Posted by mustangiighia

Hi. I have had this car for about 8 years now and never had to touch the starter and it looks like a pain to remove. It has a 2.3l in it. Has anyone removed one and whats the easiest way to do it?

On a 2.3 it should be too bad, try on a 302

easiest prob from the bottom.

mustangiighia · 11-25-2008

No I already looked at getting it from the bottom it won't come out like that it looks like I will probably have to take some stuff apart and get it from the top. I was just looking for an easier way cause its a little cold up here in Baltimore right now.

stang74shelby · 11-25-2008

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Originally Posted by mustangiighia

No I already looked at getting it from the bottom it won't come out like that it looks like I will probably have to take some stuff apart and get it from the top. I was just looking for an easier way cause its a little cold up here in Baltimore right now.

Look at dropping out the motor mount in front of it? put a jack with a piece of wood on it under the oil pan.

mustangiighia · 11-26-2008

Thanks I might try that.

Ohgami · 11-26-2008

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Originally Posted by stang74shelby

Look at dropping out the motor mount in front of it? put a jack with a piece of wood on it under the oil pan.

If I remember correctly my Bro had to do that with his 2.3L 76 Ghia as well.

Green78II · 11-27-2008

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Originally Posted by stang74shelby

Look at dropping out the motor mount in front of it? put a jack with a piece of wood on it under the oil pan.

Yep, this is how its done on my 78.

mustangiighia · 11-27-2008

Thanks guys for your help. I forgot to check the solenoid and thats what it was so I replaced the solenoid and now it works just fine. But if I ever do need to replace the starter I know what to do so thanks for the help.

Ohgami · 11-28-2008

Yeah the Solenoids are pretty fragile from what I remember too. At least those are still found in Parts stores.