im trying to get my V8 swap mav fired up...

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  1. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Hey, thats too easy of a question to ask!!
     
    Dave B, Aug 14, 2008
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    no, not yet...

    gotta take the header off first :banghead:
     
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    Drop the idler arm and pull the steering down, then you shouldn't have to pull the header.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    his will if the motor's locked up...:yup:
    yours would if it had some compression...:yup:

    ...DFF...
     
    71gold, Aug 14, 2008
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    if its not the starter locking up the flywheel i cant really thing of anything else it could be thats NOT serious

    even if the pinion is engaged i should still be able to spin her one way right?
     
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  6. Dave B

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    :cry: Why do you have to be like that?? :cry:
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    If the starter locked up(probable) that engine wont move.You could try whackin the starter with a hammer first to un-jam it.Otherwise pull it...Good luck
     
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    Pull the starter and check to make sure it is for your transmission - autos and manuals use different starters.
     
    PaulS, Aug 15, 2008
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    how will i know?
     
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    Not sure how you will know but just loosen it and whack it with a hammer. You shouldn't have to "remove" it.
     
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    i saw a sticker on my H/T starter the other day that stated...

    WARNING.."Do Not Strike With hammer"...:yup:

    i thought it was strange for them to make a sticker just for that warning...:huh: ...it must be a no..no..:yup:

    ...:Handshake...
     
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  12. Dave B

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    So whats the action today???
     
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    actually you can get the starter on and off with pinion arm in and header still on :p
     
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    Just joining the thread, but im guessing bad starter also, had this happen once, and thought I had tore up a motor severely.
     
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    Those high torque motors use permanent magnet fields - hit it with a hammer and those puppies crack into pieces. I have replaced more than a few of those magnets in electric motors and I can tell you - don't hit the starter with a hammer. If it is locking the engine up then the starter drive is bound - not the starter. just loosen the bolts and see if you can move it - if not then remove the bolts and you can free it up.
     
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