How do you replace the starter in a 96 Explorer with Auto Trans?

[BillRod]

I had this in another post but the title was not accurate so I'm trying this again.

How do you remove and install the starter on a 96 Explorer with the OHV Engine and the Auto Trans? There does not seem to be enough room to pull it out the bottom.

I am actually swapping motors and the bad motor in the truck has no heads so I was able to pull the starter out the top.

I Hope to drop the new motor in tomorrow and I have no idea how I'm going to get the starter back in after the newer complete motor is installed.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks in advance!
Bill

 

[adsm08]

Remove the balancer on the front diff and the rear-most bolt holding the diff in the frame, this will give you enough room to drop the starter and scoot it out going rearwards.

 

[BillRod]

Sorry for the late reply, that worked out great!
Truck is back on the road again!

I do have a couple other little issues but I'll start new threads for each.

Thanks again!
Bill