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Got the call today, my new starter motor bolt was in.( I actually ordered 2). I put it all together today. New starter bolts(had them), torqued to 33 ft/lbs. Support bracket replaced and tightened. Battery terminals all cleaned and tightened.

I went to town today. For the fun of it, I went to the Chevy dealer first. The long bolt is obsolete(none in stock). I then went to the local starter rebuilder. He didn't have a new one in stock and had no old diesel mt27 starters to rob one from. He is going to order a few. He buys these...

I did(incorrectly). I noticed the TM says to disconnect both battery negative terminals, but I had disconnected the front negative and the rear positive. Before I proceed, I'll disconnect the rear battery negative.

I had considered doing the same. I have other vehicles to drive, so no need to.

I just went out and decided to try removing the long bolt(broken). I first removed the support bracket, then I was able to break loose the long bolt. Next I removed one starter bolt. I then held the starter up and removed the second bolt, and slid the long bolt out. I then lined up the...

This just happened to me today as well. There was rust dust visible at the nut. I know I have retightened it before. This time, it broke. Already have new starter bolts in the spares box. I may just lower it down and try to replace the top motor bolt without removing the wires. If I have...