'82 Diesel Starter Removal - Bracket in the way

[~BReTT~]

hi guys - I have been trying to get my starter out.<br> It is mounted behind a bracket which impedes it <br>from coming out either way I work it.<br><br> I am not sure what I need to do next. The Bentley manual does not say anything...as usual. <br> I am guessing that I need to take this bracket off? <br> It seems to be the bracket for the gear/clutch<br>
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I am continuing to work on it but<br> I can't imagine that a starter could be that difficult to remove. <br> It should come out one way or the other without<br> the removal of all of the extra hardware.<br> Can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong? <br>
Thanks

[TylerDurden]

I did this last week...

• 1) I removed the bolt for the bracket's support on the side of the tranny closer to the axle
  2) Removed the starter bolts and electrical connections.
  3) From the engine compartment, I used a long bar and hammer to drive the bracket forward about an 3/4".
  4) I could then turn the starter to where the flange could get past the bracket.
  5) Slipped the starter out through the engine compartment.

Installation was simply reversing the steps.

[~BReTT~]

I got it out. It should be fun and much simpler putting the new one
back in. i'll post back if I run into any other dificulties