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Subject:Re: Changing the starter on a Bostig setup
From:Tony Collins
Date:Wed, 2 Jul 2014 21:24:29 -0400

Chuck the front wheels please. You know just in case the van is inclined to move. Oh and Chris this one may have a zip tie around the wires. 

Now a good brew!

T. 

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On Jul 2, 2014, at 7:41 PM, "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Disconnect wires at solenoid. Beer. 
> 
> Chris.
> 
> Wysłane z iPhone'a
> 
> Dnia Jul 2, 2014 o godz. 18:49 Marco <nwmarco@YAHOO.COM> napisał(a):
> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> This is for the Bostig owners out there.
>> 
>> Any tips for changing out the starter (manual transmission) on a Bostig setup?
>> 
>> I will be tackling this next week as soon as the starter shows up in the mail. I opted for the SR401X (1HP) over the stock SR19X (3/4 HP). The gear reduction one was too much for my wallet right now. 
>> 
>> So far, I've gotten: disconnect the battery, jack it up and remove the right rear wheel, loosen the long bolt and don't try to remove it, then wiggle the start out once the other bolt is out.
>> 
>> I will be doing this as a sidewalk repair as the van is parked on a slight incline so I can roll-start it if I have to.
>> 
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Marco in Seattle 
>> 1986 Westy Weekender