717 starter install

[Mowery1]

How do you get the bottom bolt back in for the starter on 717 engine? Having trouble..thanks.

 

[emspjay]

I just did a starter on a 787 last weekend and I'm pretty sure it's about the same as a 717. You have to contort yourself and do it all by feel. Expect to get some muscle cramps from the strange positions you contort your body to get to it LOL. I'm sure just like the 787 you need to remove the airbox but removing the carburetor might also help you reach that bolt.

 

[emspjay]

It also involves a lot of swearing, especially if it's hot outside.

 

[Mowery1]

I got it finally and yes there might have been some swearing..