I will ask the group again before I leave for the hospital for my
several week stay.

The wrenches or sockets I have do NOT go all around the two bolts that
hold the starter in place.
The side engine block bolt is easy to remove.

Is there a special tool needed to remove the two starter bolts that go
into the block ?

A socket does not sit on the bolt on all sides.

A wrench will not fit onto the bolts due to clearance issues.

1975 Formula Thunderbird mercruiser 165

Thanks

sonofadocker