It is not too difficult a job, but please be aware that there are two
different sized starters out there for the later 'B's. The one with the
smaller diameter, like the original on my '77, will fit out downwards.
The other unit, like the replacement unit in mine, either must go in/out
through the top, or you need a friend with a crowbar to open enough space
from below.
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Derek Vandivere" <dersk@usa.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2000 1:47 AM
Subject: Difficulty of replacing starter?
> Well, my starter engine is on its last legs (two calls to roadside
> assistance in the past three trips), and it's time to replace it.
> Unfortunately, the garage where I take the MGB is closed until the end of
> March. Is it time to take the plunge? How tough is it to replace a starter
> engine in a '78 B (it would certainly be the most complicated thing I've
> done so far)? From the Haynes manual, I can't quite tell if it's a bolt
off,
> bolt on job or if there's a lot of little stuff to adjust and synchronise.
>
> Thanks,
> Derek
>
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