782 starter R&R
 

How do you replace a starter on a 782 without pulling the engine?

The same way you do it when you pull the motor, just a little harder with it in the tractor though.

I find it MUCH harder with it in.:biggrin2:
And it's a real PITA to get the tins bolted back on with the engine in the frame. Seems easier to just pull the engine, at least for me that's the case.:bigthink:

It would be a chore in the tractor....

Engines in those come out very easily.. I think it would be quicker just to pull the engine than to try and fight the starter out without pulling the engine.. just my opinion

I've changed them in the frame. For me, it's faster than pulling the motor, but I have all the "cool" tools. :beerchug:

What tools do you use? Did you make them or buy them?

I loosen all the motor mount plates bolts, remove the ones on the starter side. Then raise the starter side of the engine about and inch or so. This is all you need to get at the two starter bolts on the end. I used ratcheting wrenches. Just did it in this spring.

I know the general consensus on this site is engine removal but I think this way was easier.

Snap-On. Sorry, I'm not going to list the "necessary tools".


I agree. But, I don't recall having to loosen the engine mounting bolts.... but I haven't had to change one for quite a while either. :bigthink:

Probably could have done it without raising that one side, just gave a few more clicks on the wrench.:biggrin2:

How in the heck do you two get the front left bolt in the tins. It's where the two tins attach together at the bottom front of the engine. Then I believe there is another on the lower blower housing...
Are you two circus contortionists or what?:bigthink::biggrin2:
Or, do you bend the shields all to $hi7 to gain access?:bigthink: Inquiring mind wants to know...