1954 Clipper 327 Starter

Posted by steve828 On 2017/12/15 16:48:17

Tried to start my '54 Clipper Super 327 no start this morning. Battery fully charged, not even a click from the starter, so I'm thinking it's the starter solenoid.

Question: Solenoid attached to starter with four small bolts, and I can't reach the two bolts nearest the engine block. Is it obvious that I have to remove the starter from the engine block? If so, any tips on getting a wrench on the bolts that attach the starter to the block? I can't seem to physically get a wrench on the top bolt of the starter due to it's proximity to the fire wall.

Any suggestions before I have it towed to the shop? Is there a way to bypass the solenoid and start the engine with the electric start without electrocuting myself or damaging anything?

I thought it was going to be easy to just remove the solenoid from the top of the starter. Silly me.

Thanks and Happy Holidays.