It's been a while since my pickup was auto, but yes, the starter is on the passenger side for both manual and auto. Exhaust routes down the driver side.
I don't remember if the auto trans had a removable bell housing or not. I have a feeling that they didn't, but it's been a while.

Hope this helps,

Todd


1986 Pickup extracab longbed "Woody edition"
SAS - 33's, 5.29's, lockright rear.

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94 2wd v6 extracab
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