Top bolt on a MT39/Cummins M11. 99 Volvo VNL- HELP

Starter is toast, 50 feet from a dry shop. All right, I’ve fished blindly hoping to get the socket on and have had no luck. I have a long enough extension, just can’t hit the bolt head. Computer is in the way and it feels like there are wires in the way trying to run down the engine side of the solenoid. Is there a trick to this, I’ve even run my inspection camera down and can’t see it.

question 2- local dealer had a new Delco Mt39 in stock for 300. They ran my vin and said this was the starter. There is a small device attached to the solenoid, I don’t think my starter has this. Wrong starter or just put it in and go. The device may hit the computer…..not sure. Going back out to fish for the top bolt some more.

thanks in advance for your help.

jay

 

I got it. Top bolt was caked in mud, directly above about a 2 inch deep puddle I was trying to avoid. I was using a deep socket that wouldn’t give me the angle I needed. So, shallow socket, long extension, force your way past the wires in the way, and a cheater bar on your ratchet. Now…..starters are different. Maybe a 42 originally and a 39 replacement? The little device may fit because the starter seems smaller. But which wire goes to it?

Does the nose cone make a difference? I’ll swap the aluminum spacer over.

thanks again.

Jay

 

And captain Google for the win.
Hope this helps someone down the road.

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jay

 

And remounting the magnetic starter switch for clearance issues.


jay