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Old 05-13-2017, 04:17 PM   #1

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Default How do i remove the Negative battery cables from the starter on my Z255?

What is the best way to remove the negative battery cables from my starter? Its in a tricky place. My negative cables are all corroded so i need to replace them. Mercruizer 7.4


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    What motor setup? With my 5.7 I had to use a 1/4" ratchet, 8mm socket with a short extension...
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    What motor setup? With my 5.7 I had to use a 1/4" ratchet, 8mm socket with a short extension...
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    That may fix your radio problem as well.
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    That may fix your radio problem as well.
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    Default Re: How do i remove the Negative battery cables from the starter on my Z255?

    The negative battery cables are connected to studs on the rear of the bell housing on my 7.4, not to the starter

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