Flathead Six

curt 5.7 · 04-25-2009, 08:39 AM

I have a old grain truck with a flathead six.It doesn't have a starter but I found one that will fit off of another truck with the flathead six but I can't seem to get and any type of wrench or socket in there to get the 2 bolts out.

leolkfrm · 04-25-2009, 06:05 PM

got a pic of the problem?

curt 5.7 · 04-25-2009, 09:07 PM

Nope I just can't seem to get any kind of wrench or socket onto the bolt because it hits the block.

Lonesome7.3 · 04-26-2009, 03:31 AM

That sounds strange. A photograph would clear up a lot of questions.

leolkfrm · 04-26-2009, 03:32 AM

In the good old days, mechanis had to be creative to wrench on vehicles, I have some of the old tools my uncle adapted for certain tasks. sounds like this is one of them, if you can post a pic you may get some creative ideas

Lonesome7.3 · 04-26-2009, 03:58 AM

That is what I am thinking. I think I know what he requires, but I would like to see the situation before I suggest the wrong tool.

curt 5.7 · 04-26-2009, 07:22 AM

Will get a picture.

bradrhale · 04-27-2009, 11:00 AM

on some model vehicles, even newer ones, auto manufacturers came up with special tools that were needed to fix particular problems. this might be one of those deals.
can you take a socket and shorten it to make it work?? i have a 1 1/4 short well socket that has been cut down to remove the oil filter cap on 4 banger GM engines. a full size short well socket will not clear the intake.

curt 5.7 · 04-30-2009, 06:08 PM

There is just not enough room in between the starter and engine block to fit much of anything.I will try to get a picture.

04-25-2009, 08:39 AM	#1
curt 5.7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 53	Flathead Six I have a old grain truck with a flathead six.It doesn't have a starter but I found one that will fit off of another truck with the flathead six but I can't seem to get and any type of wrench or socket in there to get the 2 bolts out.

04-25-2009, 06:05 PM	#2
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,884	got a pic of the problem? __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

04-26-2009, 03:31 AM	#4
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 2,458	That sounds strange. A photograph would clear up a lot of questions. __________________

04-26-2009, 03:32 AM	#5
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,884	In the good old days, mechanis had to be creative to wrench on vehicles, I have some of the old tools my uncle adapted for certain tasks. sounds like this is one of them, if you can post a pic you may get some creative ideas __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

04-26-2009, 03:58 AM	#6
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 2,458	That is what I am thinking. I think I know what he requires, but I would like to see the situation before I suggest the wrong tool. __________________

04-25-2009, 09:07 PM	#3
curt 5.7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 53	Nope I just can't seem to get any kind of wrench or socket onto the bolt because it hits the block.

04-26-2009, 07:22 AM	#7
curt 5.7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 53	Will get a picture.

04-27-2009, 11:00 AM	#8
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,496	on some model vehicles, even newer ones, auto manufacturers came up with special tools that were needed to fix particular problems. this might be one of those deals. can you take a socket and shorten it to make it work?? i have a 1 1/4 short well socket that has been cut down to remove the oil filter cap on 4 banger GM engines. a full size short well socket will not clear the intake.

04-30-2009, 06:08 PM	#9
curt 5.7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 53	There is just not enough room in between the starter and engine block to fit much of anything.I will try to get a picture.

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