Cannot remove starter

[dn29626]

I believe my starter has gone bad.
The (gear reduction) starter is unbolted from the engine. It is loose, but i cannot find the clearance to get it free. Do i need to remove the engine mount?

If i can locate a direct drive starter, am i better off using it?

[dn29626]

Several days and no responses? Suprised.I know i am not the first to deal with this.

I finally got it free and off .

[exsimguy1]

I changed my gear reduction starter for a direct drive about 12-13 years ago. I don't think I would ever change back. Faster starts in any weather, especially when cold. You must have a battery with a large reserve capacity, and good cables.

Terry

[dn29626]

Advance Auto has a Hitachi DD starter available. Their pn 70337001692. I ordered it today. Hitachi came off so i want Hitachi to go back on. Just without GR.
I went in to purchase a different starter and asked the clerk to check brands available . I am suprised it was listed.

Napa and Advance Auto are the only two stores i could find DD starters listed as available on their web sites.

[dn29626]

The story continues.
http://nissandiesel.dyndns.org/viewtopic.php?t=2420

[Glegor]

Several days and no responses? Suprised.I know i am not the first to deal with this.

I finally got it free and off .

just takes some gentle persuasion.. and twisting of the starter just right..

my bet is you posted up the day before the website crashed. there was a time when i couldnt access it..