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Subject:Re: 1987 Westy engine starter replacement
From:Geo
Date:Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:04:16 -0700

On 4/10/10, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>
> you may need to hold the upper starter bolt from turning, at the starter end
> of it. it's an 8 mm allen. Usually not much force is needed there, so you
> could cheat with a small vice grip if needed.

No 8mm allen wrench?... a 5/16" may be close enough.

I agree -- Bentley is sometimes written for those who really know how
but have just forgotten (sorta like an old IBM manual).

Geo