Help !! trying to remove starter off mf60 backhoe

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I have a 1981 mf 60 with 236 perkins... Starter finally gave up ghost but it is in a realy tight spot...Anyone ever removed one of these or know the steps ..I could sure use the help...I"s not an easy remove the bolts and it"s done job
I finally got at the bolts with help from Evan ( thks) now my problem is there is no room to get out,,,Has anyone had expierience taking one of these off and what did you also take off to get at starter,,,Injection pump is there but i dodn't want to go near that..If anyone has a servive manual or knows a massey mech I'd appreciate the input...I've been running a cockshut for years but can tear that down with vice grips

There are three bolts holding on the starter. You have to use a knuckled ( universal joint style) socket to have any chance to get at them. actually you need several extensions and a second universal joint as well for the bolt underneath.

I removed only the fuel filtration components at the top of the engine and the associated fuel lines. You also have to take off the linkage that operates the fuel injector. Not a big deal actually.

Now you have some access to the starter from above to get at the bolts and the wire connections.

I put a strap around the starter and when all three bolts were out I pulled it up through the top between the loader and the engine with the assistance of another pair of hands.

The starter only needs to move back about an inch and a half and then its free. It looks deceiving but it will actually slip out and the fuel injector pump does not have to be removed. It all looks like you need more space.

All goes back about the same way but is even more amusing. Best do it on a good humour day!!

Its unbelieveable process actually. Some one should have been smart enough to build one and then quite. No matter, they don't make them any more.

Good luck.