1964 - 1966 Barracuda starter removal and installation advice

For those who own or will own the early Barracudas with the 273 engine, I want to share my own experience and give advice on the starter removal and installation. Those suckers are extremely difficult to remove because they are caged in between the torsion bar and and exhaust. After a bit of help from friends and family, it was concluded that the exhaust had to be unbolted AND the left motor mount unbolted and the engine jacked up on the left side. Once you do that, you can get to the top nut much easier at the top of the engine with a 5/8 deep socket and an extension. You can jack up under the oil pan, but just make sure you have a piece of wood under it to cushion it. That might seem like a big job just to remove a starter, but it is a reality. I just wanted to share that to save some of you the anxiety of wondering how to get the darn thing out.