94 towncar starter

hello i have a 94 lincoln towncar and the starter died on it i have the replacement one but i cant get acess to the third bolt on the top of it the first one was easy and the second was tight but manageable but i cant see the third one i got a ratchet on it but there is no room to turn it at all with the ratchet or whench is there some special way i need to acces this bolt please let me know im getin tired of climbing under the car to hit the starter with a wrench when it wont start

thanks
paul

The Service Manual is no help at all on this issue. It simply says "remove the bolts" Duh...

There's a write-up here:
http://www.lincolnsonline.com/article26.html
that covers the entire process, yet he dosn't offer any tips on removing that horid 3rd bolt.

Carson1 here:
http://www.lincolnsonline.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=004723
mentions he used "enough extensions to get at the bolt from the other side of the suspension".....

I havn't tried this yet, so I can't offer direct experience, sorry.

is there another car that has interchangeable parts with a lincoln so maybe it would be possible to buy a cheaper starter i priced one at like $130

is there another car that has interchangeable parts with a lincoln so maybe it would be possible to buy a cheaper starter i priced one at like $130

is there another car that has interchangeable parts with a lincoln so maybe it would be possible to buy a cheaper starter i priced one at like $130

Here's what I see just browsing the internet:
As you can see, the "where used" data, including # of teeth are reporting very conflicting data :(


$89.99 + $12.50 Shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8001569890
Used On:
2001-1992 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L
2001-1997 Ford E Series Van 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L
1998-1997 Ford Expedition 4.6L, 5.4L
1998-97 Ford F Series Pickup 4.6L, 5.4L
2001-1996 Ford Mustang 4.6L
1997-1994 Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar 4.6L
1998-1993 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L
1998 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L
2001-1992 Lincoln Town Car 4.6L


$79.95 + $20 Shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7944636613
2-1799-FD-1, Starter - Ford PMGR, 12 Volt, CW, 12-Tooth Pinion
Used On:
(2003-92) Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L
(2002-97) Ford E Series Van 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L
(1998-97) Ford Expedition 4.6L, 5.4L
(1997) Ford F Series Pickup 4.6L
(2003-96) Ford Mustang 4.6L
(1997-94) Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar 4.6L
(1998-93) Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L
(1998) Lincoln Navigator 5.4L
(2003-92) Lincoln Town Car 4.6L
(2003) Mercury Marauder 4.6L
Replaces:
Ford F3LY-11002-A, F7LZ-11002-BA, F7UZ-11002-AA


$79.50 + $15.00 Shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7997070746
Remanufactured Ford Starter, 12 Volt, 1.4KW, 10 Tooth CW, PMGR Type
Used on:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L V8
1991-92 Lincoln Town Car 4.6L V8
1992 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L V8
Replaces:
Ford F1VU-11000-AA, F1VY-11002-A, F2VU-11000-AB, SA-786


Motorcraft.com Reference: (may be old news)
Part No.: F2VU-11000-AB
Manufacturer: MOTORCRAFT
Part Type: STARTER
Total No. of Vehicles where used: 11
LINCOLN (11) 1992-2002
TOWN CAR (11) 1992-2002
2002 V8-281ci 4.6L F/I Vin W
2001 V8-281ci 4.6L F/I Vin W
2000 V8-281ci 4.6L F/I Vin W
1999 V8-281ci 4.6L F/I Vin W
1998 V8-281ci 4.6L F/I Vin W
1997 V8-281ci 4.6L F/I Vin W
1996 V8-281ci 4.6L F/I Vin W
1995 V8-281ci 4.6L F/I Vin W
1994 V8-281ci 4.6L F/I Vin W
1993 V8-281ci 4.6L F/I Vin W
1992 V8-281ci 4.6L F/I Vin W