Quick newb question

[StevoandaRedK5]

I know I probably could've eventually found this with some searching, but I knew you guys could tell me pretty quick.

Just brought home the '71 Jimmy this morning. I want to drop the starter to have it tested while i'm already at the parts house buying battery cables and such. I've taken out all the bolts I can find and still can't get the thing off. This is my first truck to work on that has a manual trans. (SM465, mated to a crate SB350) I have taken off the two rearmost bolts, and the one that holds the support on the foremost part of the starter. Do I need to drop the inspection/dust cover? I'm in the dark now that this isn't an automatic trans. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

[chulisohombre]

there are three bolts on it.2 from the front and 1 from under the cover going in the other way.or reversed from that.either way there are 3 bolts.and must take off cover to get it off.also congrats on having the truck i want.haha.i got a 72 blazer but was lookin for a jimmy when i bought it.

 

[chulisohombre]

it should just be able to pry it out with a screwdriver behind the housing.there may be a stabilizer bracket at the front of the starter closer to the front of engine,but mine didnt have it.i have seen them on some auto trans and may have one but i dont think its stock if it does..it is not needed though.the starter is in pretty tight as the nosecone does sink into the bellhousing when its tightened up.