Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Starter Mounting Bolt Size?

[fleahead]

I need to replace my starter. Anyone know what type wrench I need? My 3/8 is too small and 7/16 is too big. Is this a special bolt?

 

[Got Smoke?]

Its a 12 point bolt head, 10mm if I'm not mistaken.



It along with a lot of things on Dodge trucks are METRIC, so standard wrenches and sockets won't always work.

 

[bmoeller]

What he said.

 

[Got Smoke?]

What he said.

Pretty good for my first post this morning after just rolling outta bed. #ad
:-laf

 

[fleahead]

Thanks guys... all I have to do is find one now!

 

[bmoeller]

Pretty good for my first post this morning after just rolling outta bed. #ad
:-laf

:-laf :-laf

 

[BigPapa]

If you've got a metric socket set then you already have one. It's just a regular old 10mm socket. There are 6-point and 12-point sockets in most sets. You'll also need a 6" and a 3" extension. Don't be scared!



Scott

 

[bgilbert]

Metric wrench and socket set a must for working on the Cummins. All metric on the Cummins, SAE on the truck.

 

[tp0d]

I used a special extra long 10mm box wrench to do mine, the regular 5" long 10mm I had wouldnt move the bolt. I got it from sears, was 15$ i think, its about 8-9" long.



If you're having starter problems, first thing to check would be the contacts. These are very well made starters, the only real wear point is the contacts, which can be had for less than 35$. much cheaper than a whole new starter. Just did mine a few months back, I got a lot of clicking, then it would start. The contacts were well cooked. Whole job took about 1. 5hrs. .



good luck



-j

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

That block plate is quite amusing. The starter threads, and the threads for the cover letting you get on the torque converter bolts are metric (M10 x 1. 5 and M8 x 1. 25 respectively). The holes for the bellhousing bolts are threaded 3/8 x 16.