Changing starter on 2005 31 PC Kohler 7.3e


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Original owner 2005 31 PC w/ twin 8.1 L VP I/O's and Kohler 7.3e generator. Gennie needs a new starter. Failing Bendix and brushes. Sourced a new starter from ASAP parts. Only 2 bolts and 1 electrical connection. Should be easy. Not, as the starter is facing the mid-ship bulkhead. Like many of us owners there's rust on the pan. Not too keen on moving the generator. (Not sure what's involved in moving the generator?) Was thinking of accessing through a small cut out I would make in the fiberglass behind the aft cabin seating. Comments or thoughts would be appreciated.
 
I would look into moving the generator before cutting fiberglass. I've taken mine out (2006 370ss, Kohler 7.3) a couple times and its not as big of a deal as you think it would be. Four screws hold it down, a few wires to the control panel and a few ground/hot wires to remove.
 
Yes the generator is easy to remove, I've had mine out to replace the pan with a stainless one. I think it's 205 lbs. I unbolted, slid it out. The marina lifted it out with an extended fork.

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