Many thanks to those who helped me get the starter changed. The van
cranks and runs like a champ YEA!!! Sometimes life's small
accomplishments are the most rewarding :) (the brakes are sticking bad,
but one problem at a time). 

I started this adventure in getting our van road worthy again by trying
to fix a problem with the van not starting when it is hot. I received
suggestions that I replace the cylinder head temperature sensor, those
following this thread may remember my screw up in replacing the oil temp
sender instead. I did eventually get the right parts in the right places
and when I tried to crank her up to test it, well, that's right, the
starter died. So.... now I have the van cranking but the problem is
still there with not starting when it's hot. Has anyone had a similar
experience? There are several good shops in my general area that I can
take it to if I have to. But I am learning a lot and having some fun at
the same time. Does anyone have any suggestions on where/how I might
continue troubleshooting this problem?

Very grateful for all the help,
David Higginbotham
82 Westfalia
Silk Hope, NC