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How to remove stripped starter mounting Bolt/nut

Tiny
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I tried to remove the bottom bolt/nut of the starter attached to the engine with an adjustable wrench and the edge got stripped a little. I went to buy a flex head wrench only find out that it's stripped.
Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 12:28 PM

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Tiny
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There is no one way to do it. What I normally do first is get a deep well socket that fits the bolt and get one that is one size smaller then the bolt or nut and hammer it on then use a ratchet to remove it. Clearly you will want to put pressure on the ratchet to try and hold it on the nut while you turn it.

If this isn't going to work, get a picture of the current state of the nut and we will be able to better direct you on how to get it out. Thanks
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 12:48 PM
Tiny
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I'll just take it to the shop, there is too little room to work with, if the top nut also strip then I'm bumming.
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Sunday, April 26th, 2020 AT 12:17 PM
Tiny
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Understood. Please let us know how it works out and we will talk to you next time you need some help. We are always here. Thanks
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Sunday, April 26th, 2020 AT 7:07 PM

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