How do you install a starter on a Bronco II?

Answer 1

If you ask that basic questions it's better for you to ask a shop mechanic. But if you're eager to learn, 'let there be an answer'. First disconnect the neg. battery cable. Failure to do so may cause severe current shorts and sparks. Very frightening and dangerous. Then took the starter with you under the car. You will see the starter mounting point on the transmission bellhousing on the driver's side. That is why it's preferrable to crawl under the car at the driver's side. Don't forget to take a small bench or fuel canister or smth. else alike to support the starter when you will do the wire job.

Connect the starter cable to a copper contact on a starter back side. There will be a small bolt. Attach it securely while the starter is out of mounting place.

After the cable is connected you may attempt to install it. With starter drive gear down move it upwards until the lowest part level with the bottom of the mounting point.

Then turn it and install into the hole. You may have to turn it clock- or counterclockwise to fit bolt holes. Drive gear on the starter must face the flywheel of course. The starter may fit only one way.

After you had installed it in place bolt it on. Be careful not to torque bolts too hard. Bellhousing is made of cra... aluminium that fears overtightening. It's better to turn bolts 1/4 turn one by one. If don't have a dyno wrench - use a 6-inch wrench and turn until it stops. It is more or less sufficient.