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starter - 6/30/2007 11:28:18 AM
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Micah1234
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weres the starter located on a 1976 mustang II
thanks
Micah
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RE: starter - 6/30/2007 6:36:12 PM
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73 Sportroof
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It is attached to the transmission under the passenger side of the engine. If it's a V8 it is a pain to get it out.
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RE: starter - 7/1/2007 9:00:18 AM
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my77stang
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i had to support the motor with a jack and remove the motor / frame mount from the passenger side to slide that sucker out of there...... be prepared for that (its not like its hard, its just the whole "wtf" thing)
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RE: starter - 7/1/2007 9:18:38 AM
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73 Sportroof
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I pulled the rack and pinion off and squeezed it through there. It was tight but it fit.
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RE: starter - 7/1/2007 10:34:24 AM
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my77stang
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pulling the rack? damn i didnt have to do that LOL
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RE: starter - 7/1/2007 12:25:10 PM
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73 Sportroof
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I pulled the rack, but didn't move the engine at all. It seemed easier to me.
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RE: starter - 7/1/2007 12:38:19 PM
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my77stang
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theres always more than one way to skin a cat i suppose 
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RE: starter - 7/1/2007 11:17:46 PM
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gwb16
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quote:
ORIGINAL: my77stang
i had to support the motor with a jack and remove the motor / frame mount from the passenger side to slide that sucker out of there...... be prepared for that (its not like its hard, its just the whole "wtf" thing)
That's the way I did it....easy job turned into a pain in the rump! Oh the stress we endure to keep those with 302's alive and well - LOL!
I honestly don't believe that I'll ever part with mine.....ever. I didn't go looking for one specifically but after I got mine and played around with ti for a while - I'm hooked and probably will be forever now!
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'78 Mustang II
'99 Eddie Bauer Expedition
'08 Limited Expedition
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RE: starter - 7/1/2007 11:21:54 PM
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my77stang
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yup, my wife hates it - everyone i know thinks im nuts for spending money on a badass motor just to stick it in a II...... i dont care, i love ma car 
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RE: starter - 7/2/2007 7:20:38 AM
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gwb16
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That's funny - your wife hates it? My wife loves the damn thing. Unless you own one and have driven a "modified II" you just don't have any idea how much they really are! The looks I get are incredible......it goes from "you own a M-II? (Snicker under the breathe)" to "Holy SH*T, that thing can FLY!!! (Thinking - I gotta load of work to do to my - insert car here - fox body, camaro, etc...)"
I pulled it out Saturday into my front yard, gave it a good wash and wax, slicked it up pretty good, and had three people stop within 2 hours wanting to know if it was for sale....I told them "Sure!!!! $10K!!!!" They got back in their beaters and drove away shaking their heads. One guy told me I was crazy, I told him there wasn't a For Sale sign on it, so he was the crazy one for even stopping to ask! Maybe I was being a bit cocky about it - so what - it's titled in my name, it's in my possession and everyone drools over it when they see it - I'm allowed to be cocky about it.
Got my gas tank back Friday....had a leak - had it welded and sealed.....now I need a new fuel sender/pickup unit - Do you know where I can find one or do know if there is another one that will fit? (From another year or car?) My float and everything was toast - I'll send you a picture tonight - it was UGLY!!!
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RE: starter - 7/2/2007 11:21:22 AM
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my77stang
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i dont believe anyone makes them, but i can bet you phil knows where to get one. theres also a place in PA and a place in VA that have II cars and parts......... im gonna gather a list up supply sources and make it a sticky for you guys 
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RE: starter - 7/2/2007 11:53:56 AM
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gwb16
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I haven't checked with Johnsons Mustangs in Chesapeake, VA. I've been looking on line, found one company in VT that will totally rebuild your old one, price ranges from 75 to 150 depending on the type and how extensive the repair will be....my guess is 78 M-II + really bad shape = $150! Good thing about him is he'll give you a 24 to 48 hour turn around.
SSC Enterprises carries the o-ring and the retainer ring, he just doesn't have any sending units right now.
Do you have Phil's number that you can post or e-mail to me? He's in AL right?
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RE: starter - 7/2/2007 12:30:17 PM
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my77stang
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i believe it is 334-298-3038
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RE: starter - 7/2/2007 2:14:16 PM
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gwb16
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yep that's it - did a Google and found it, actually you had posted it on this board once before. I must of missed that thread!
Thnx
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