Question ?????

Got a 1996 Dodge Cummings Diesel Truck .... Starter is Bad .. went to change it .. this Bolt Looks Like it's Got 16 Sides to it !!! 6 point don't fit and 12 point don't Fit !!!!! What is it ?????

Thanks' for any type of advice !!!!!!!!



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,,,are you using a 12 point Metric socket?

Yes 10 mm !!!!!

10mm sounds pretty small for a starter bolt......

Looks like you will need a E 14  tourq socket...JMO...looks almost like a "ARP Fastener"" (bolt)..                                                                                                        http://www.tooltopia.com/otc-tools-6150.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=paid_search_google_pla&scid=scplp6824398&gclid=CNr25PHTkcACFWwQ7AodtxIAaw

are you sure it has 16 sides?
it looks like what we call a triple square. 12 sides. but a 12 point socket should have fit. I will ask some of my diesel truck buddies.

I agree with joe van looks like an E. Harbor freight sells them in sets.

looks like a torx bolt ,

http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/master-torx-socket-set-26280?gclid=Cj0KEQjwvLGfBRDfkrr19KDS-7YBEiQA8CoFJ6E-zyXof1nX0-w-crQNFut_hOxTYwhTir5irmlbMZkaAkjN8P8HAQ

That's one of those special, TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER, bolts!!!!!! 

Joe Van wrote:Looks like you will need a E 14  tourq socket...JMO...looks almost like a "ARP Fastener"" (bolt)..                                                                                                        http://www.tooltopia.com/otc-tools-6150.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=paid_search_google_pla&scid=scplp6824398&gclid=CNr25PHTkcACFWwQ7AodtxIAaw

Good Call Joe ... Got it Off !!!!!!!!  Thanks' Guys !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Google, it is your friend.

http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/98-5-02-powertrain/207712-starter-bolts.html