Apologies Karl. Got a little mixed up. Yes I used your manual adapter. And
yes, I clearanced the starter for the top fastener.

D-oh,   ;)

Neil.

On Friday, February 3, 2017, Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@westyventures.com>
wrote:

On Thu, 2 Feb 2017 17:06:45 -0800, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM <javascript:;>>
> wrote:
>
> >Thanks Michael. That is what I ended up doing. Spins great! The off shore
> >starter also needed to have material removed to accomodate the lower
> >fastener that replaces the OEM stud.
>
> Using my manual adaptor? There is no reason to remove anything from the
> lower bolt area. There should only be clearance needed for the top
> through-bolt to clear the nut or bolt head.
>

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