Thanks, folks.

I tried to drop the driveshaft--the four bolts holding it to the yoke wouldn't budge, and I didn't have a cutting torch handy <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> . PB Blaster and my longest ratchet handle didn't budge 'em--my Raider has 198k-ish on the clock, and I have to wonder if those bolts (or those holding the starter) have ever received any attention in that time.

I got the bottom starter bolt out by working from the back, underneath the truck. Two extensions and a wiggler, plus mucho cussing. I'll attempt to work up the patience to try again in about an hour or so. Not a huge deal, since I walk to work, but I have a road trip next weekend. Now where did I leave that bourbon....



I'm almost afraid to ask, but what's a "hootus?"