Silly bell housing question
Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2017 6:08 pm
Got the slant 6 out of my 70 and am prepping it for the engine stand and a thorough go through.
I have always worked with 727 autos and this is my first 4 speed manual transmission.
I want to remove the bellhousing, clutch and flywheel so I can mount the engine on the engine stand. Ive removed all visible bolts, the tin pan on the bottom of the bellhousing, and the starter; the bell housing is still very attached to the engine and I don't want to get rough with it and break the cast housing.
Is there a trick or hidden fasteners I am missing? I know for sure the clutch hasn't been touched in 30 years but the housing seems still bolted to the engine; not even a hint of movement when smacking it with a dead blow hammer on the ears.
Any suggestions on what I am missing out there?
I have always worked with 727 autos and this is my first 4 speed manual transmission.
I want to remove the bellhousing, clutch and flywheel so I can mount the engine on the engine stand. Ive removed all visible bolts, the tin pan on the bottom of the bellhousing, and the starter; the bell housing is still very attached to the engine and I don't want to get rough with it and break the cast housing.
Is there a trick or hidden fasteners I am missing? I know for sure the clutch hasn't been touched in 30 years but the housing seems still bolted to the engine; not even a hint of movement when smacking it with a dead blow hammer on the ears.
Any suggestions on what I am missing out there?