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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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All the connections are tight, and the battery is new and has been checked for load, so no issue there. I haven't considered the relay, I thought if they went out, they just quit all at once. I surely don't want any additional issues from not taking care of the problem.
Pretty cheep part for peice of mind! Ive gone through 43 OEM starter clutches and a clutch basket before I went aftermarket and all is good now. Its my opinion that the OEM comp gives those starter clutches hell. Do you have the SE comp yet?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 10:23 AM
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No, the engine is as it came from the factory other than exhaust and intake. I am looking through my service manual to learn what to do next, I am really not looking forward to removing the starter.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 10:24 AM
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No, the engine is as it came from the factory other than exhaust and intake. I am looking through my service manual to learn what to do next, I am really not looking forward to removing the starter.
I gotta run but its not that bad to change. If I recall maybe 2 hours if you havnt done it before.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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I gotta run but its not that bad to change. If I recall maybe 2 hours if you havnt done it before.
Thanks for the help!
 
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Oh and take a good look at AllBalls starter clutch. Its pretty good. And if you are getting the dredded starter bang at start up look at the SE compensator.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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Oh and take a good look at AllBalls starter clutch. Its pretty good. And if you are getting the dredded starter bang at start up look at the SE compensator.
Will do, Thanks!
 
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Will do, Thanks!
Back. Start a new thread for any tips for changing the starter. Will help you quick reference your own thread. Pics are good too for those contemplating doing this job themselves.
 
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It wasn't too bad to change, the hardest part was getting the rear exhaust pipe out
I have Samson true dual, very tight fit
 
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