Starter
 

Actually it was a bitch but with help from this forum I was able to do it without removing anything but it was not easy. The starter is in but I let the car sit too long. I need to soak the cylinders. It barely turns over and is very stiff so I am going to put penetrating oil in the plug holes let it sit a few days and then work it loose with the crank bolt and a braking bar. The car sat for years with me planning to get to that starter but every time I tried I got so frustrated I nearly gave up. I finally have it on the road back. I think it will be OK hopefully once I get it lubed and freed a bit. It ran great when parked but had that bad starter. It actually turned a half or more revolution under starter power but I did not want to push my luck the positive terminal was getting hot. I need a spark plug wrench that will fit this thing, my standard doesn't do it. Anyone know what I need?

the spark plugs on the 7m are rather anoying.
but a plug wrench with a rubber ring in it to hold the plugs makes it a dream!!!

Hey Scott, sorry for taking so long to even notice this thread. I ended up junking my MkIII soon after I got it running. Fuel pump went, then I started have a bunch of electrical problems. Swapped the interior out for a mostly complete CT26 application. I also picked up an MX73(cressida) and a couple of Mk II supras as well. The drivetrain got saved(engine,tranny, driveshaft and diff), but most of the rest went away. So I hardly check this forum anymore. Sounds like you got the starter swapped out. One of the toughest things to do one these cars, besides the fuel filter. I will try to give you a call this afternoon or evening. We are having weather here today and I may be out chasing most of the day.

Ken

Yes Thanks to all that helped me!
 

Yes Ken I got it done with the help of the forum here. Much Thanks! Are you a storm chaser? Call when you can.

I made a little video for my web site gothamgarage.net here is the link you guys can see my project. Thanks to all of you that helped me get through this huge pain in the ass starter swap!! :crazy2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvulf_cNK_Q


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvulf_cNK_Q