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HELP! Tranny bellhousing bolts.
- Thread starter Jonny-K5
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unclematty
1/2 ton status
LOWER THE BACK OF THE TRANS down about 2 inches you should be able to see them then. from underneath I'm assuming /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
With everything in place i have gotten it using a 9/16" box end, and stuffing your hand down past the distribuitor....
You know how the box ends are slightly angled.. use the angle so the wrench points towards the front of the engine.
(The other way around than i would usually use a box end.)
Otherwise, ya lower the tranny as far as you can, and some long extensions and a swivel socket might do it.
You know how the box ends are slightly angled.. use the angle so the wrench points towards the front of the engine.
(The other way around than i would usually use a box end.)
Otherwise, ya lower the tranny as far as you can, and some long extensions and a swivel socket might do it.
I've also RAISED the tranny to tilt the engine forward for better hand clearance for those bolts.
I'd probably put the bottom two back in though, so that the tranny/engine don't bind up when the bolts are undone up top.
I'd probably put the bottom two back in though, so that the tranny/engine don't bind up when the bolts are undone up top.
4xcrazy
3/4 ton status
I used several long extensions with the right sized socket on the end, lay down under it, reach up towards the top of the trans where the bolts are and get'em out. /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
You CAN get every bolt out from under the truck.
You CAN get every bolt out from under the truck.
I lay a 2x4 across the fenders and lay over the engine with my chest on the 2x4 and legs on the core support. Then it's easier to get the bolts out with a box end wrench.
oilburner
Registered Member
The best way I have to get those bolts is by lowering the tranny&tcase combo until the Dist. is about to hit the firewall, then use every 3/8 extension you have to reach up and get them from underneath. My trucks are tall enough that you can sit on the ground behind the Tcase and look forward and up, and see the bolts. If you can see 'em, you can get several feet of extension on 'em.
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The best way I have to get those bolts is by lowering the tranny&tcase combo until the Dist. is about to hit the firewall, then use every 3/8 extension you have to reach up and get them from underneath.
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this is what i did to get those bolts out, now im putting the new tranny in today, whats the best way to get those back in? . any tricks for doing this? should i try to get them in with the extension or wiggle my hands up in there.
The best way I have to get those bolts is by lowering the tranny&tcase combo until the Dist. is about to hit the firewall, then use every 3/8 extension you have to reach up and get them from underneath.
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this is what i did to get those bolts out, now im putting the new tranny in today, whats the best way to get those back in? . any tricks for doing this? should i try to get them in with the extension or wiggle my hands up in there.
oilburner
Registered Member
If you have a stiff 3/8 drive universal joint or universal socket (esp one with the spring around it), use it on the end of the long extensions. Start the bolts WITHOUT using the ratchet (so as not to cross threads), then put the ratchet on and torque to spec. Of course, if you can get an arm in there, that may prove easier - I never could fit my arms up there /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
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I have no carpet in my '78 so pulled the access cover off that sits over the trans when I changed it and those top bolts are right there in front of you...piece of cake! /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
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I have no carpet in my '78 so pulled the access cover off that sits over the trans when I changed it and those top bolts are right there in front of you...piece of cake! /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
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I was reading down through this thread wondering when someone was gonna mention that. I just installed my motor last night and used that method. No tranny tunnel cover makes it waay easy. You can reach in there and start the bolts with your hand. Then use two 6" extensions and a universal to tighten them up. /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
I have no carpet in my '78 so pulled the access cover off that sits over the trans when I changed it and those top bolts are right there in front of you...piece of cake! /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
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I was reading down through this thread wondering when someone was gonna mention that. I just installed my motor last night and used that method. No tranny tunnel cover makes it waay easy. You can reach in there and start the bolts with your hand. Then use two 6" extensions and a universal to tighten them up. /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
unclematty
1/2 ton status
I'll take this /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
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I was reading down through this thread wondering when someone was gonna mention that. I just installed my motor last night and used that method. No tranny tunnel cover makes it waay easy.
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Because the later tunnels are welded in place.
I was reading down through this thread wondering when someone was gonna mention that. I just installed my motor last night and used that method. No tranny tunnel cover makes it waay easy.
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Because the later tunnels are welded in place.
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Because the later tunnels are welded in place.
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thats what i thought, i didnt see any bolt holes from underneith.
well its all back together now, thanks for the help everyone~ /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Because the later tunnels are welded in place.
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thats what i thought, i didnt see any bolt holes from underneith.
well its all back together now, thanks for the help everyone~ /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
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I was reading down through this thread wondering when someone was gonna mention that. I just installed my motor last night and used that method. No tranny tunnel cover makes it waay easy.
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Because the later tunnels are welded in place.
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DOH!!!!!!
Haven't had the carpet up on my '91. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
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I was reading down through this thread wondering when someone was gonna mention that. I just installed my motor last night and used that method. No tranny tunnel cover makes it waay easy.
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Because the later tunnels are welded in place.
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DOH!!!!!!
Haven't had the carpet up on my '91. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
