Starter on a 1967 Datsun 1600 Fairlady

[111jag]

Have a few questions? I have removed the carbs and the heater hoses and was thinking it was a good time to check the starter. Is it possible for me to remove it from the top of the engine? Looks like there is enough room but I may have to remove the steering column. Otherwise I guess you have to remove the exhaust to get it out from underneath. On a scale of 10 how hard is it to remove the starter on a Roadster? Any suggestions on how this job is done would be appreciated. Couldn't find any YouTube videos on it. and haven't checked the service manual yet. I'm in the process of changing/upgrading everything in my engine.

[MikeRL411]

If you are going to update the engine you will likely have to pull the engine and transmission as a complete assembly [recommended Datsun / Nissan method]. That's the time to tackle your starter, when it's sitting naked on the engine, on your workbench.

FYI, I have changed out the identical starter on my RL411 [same basic engine] in the much more cramped engine compartment of my RL411 sedan without removing anything more than the carb air filter housing. Yes, I had bruises and cuts all over my knuckles, but it worked!