starter bolts location

[gordie g]

i have had a boat for 2 years and still really new to boating.My engine is a 1990 merccruiser alpha 1 4.3l.The starter is shot but i can only find one of the bolts on the top.I,ve searches up and down for the other and found no empty holes so i must be missing it or its in a place i cant feel.Also is it safe to replace the starter with and auto starter.Ikeep getting different views on that.

 

[Bondo]

Re: starter bolts location

The starter is shot but i can only find one of the bolts on the top.

Ayuh,...... I don't know What bolt you Found,...
But,...
Chevy starters are attached by 2 bolts, Up thru from the Bottom, near the rear of the starter housing......

Also is it safe to replace the starter with and auto starter.

NO,...... Absolutely NOT......

 

[Fishermark]

Re: starter bolts location

Also is it safe to replace the starter with and auto starter. Ikeep getting different views on that.

As Bondo says, "No" on the automobile starter - it is a safety consideration - both yourself and others. There is an explosion factor that comes into play when using automobile electrical parts - starter, alternator, etc.

Those who are giving you "different views" - you might not want to be asking them any more boat questions.

By the way, welcome to the forum! You've come to the right spot for answers.

 

[Fishermark]

Re: starter bolts location

Here's a generic picture which shows where the bolts will be:

 

[gordie g]

Re: starter bolts location

Thank you all who helped.Funny thing is ,is when you find the right bolts it comes out a whole lot easier.LOL Thanks again and thanks for the welcome.

 

[Bondo]

Re: starter bolts location

Funny thing is ,is when you find the right bolts it comes out a whole lot easier.LOL

Ayuh,...... Strange ain't it,..??......

 

[Silvertip]

Re: starter bolts location

Even stranger when one has a service manual specific ones engine and drive. Lots of questions get answered in those books and lots of costly mistakes are avoided (if it is actually read that is)..