need help taking out starter

1978 TOYOTA PICKUP
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got a new battery for my 1978 toyota pickup. Sometimes it starts and other times it just clicks.. doesn't turn over. I was trying to take out the starter to have it checked out but am having trouble getting it out. Can you help me step by step
Dec 23, 2011 at 11:54 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Since your problem is intermittent, you probably won't have any luck testing it that way. You need to determine if power is arriving at the "S" terminal of the starter solenoid at the fender well.
Dec 24, 2011 at 12:07 AM
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