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Re: Tip on Replacing TD Starter

To: BobMGT@aol.com
Subject: Re: Tip on Replacing TD Starter
From: Charlie Baldwin <ewsinc@BlazeNet.net>
Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 21:07:16 -0500
BobMGT@aol.com wrote:

> The shop manual says the exhaust system must be removed in order to change
> the starter. I had no problem installing a new starter with the exhaust
> system in place. With a little manipulation the starter can be dropped down
> between the exhaust pipe and the frame, no need to jack the car up. What was
> the shop manual thinking? (Maybe the original exhaust pipe interfered, but
> the reproduction doesn't.)
>
> Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
> EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM
> 52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470
> 71 MGB   - AMGBA #96-12029, NAMGBR #7-3336

Bob,

I agree. I've had my starter out and in many times without a problem. In fact,
its such a straight forward easy job that I've never even consulted the shop
manual.

Charlie Baldwin
'52 TD

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