Doesn't sound like a terribly easy task. Any advice on how to remove the flywheel?
It is not terribly difficult, either. I just helped a friend strip down a 216; nothing profound to it that I recall... And the first time I had ever removed a trans/clutch/flywheel/bell housing combination was this past June. I removed it all except the bell housing while it was still in the truck. Out of the truck is slightly easier.
There may be a total of 18-20 bolts/cap screws to remove & you’ll be done.
The clutch is bolted to the flywheel, so remove it first (that would be after you have removed the 4 spd transmission box). If possible, turning the clutch/flywheel may make it easier to get at the bolts.
Then unbolt the flywheel. The flywheel may act like it is super-glued onto the engine even with the bolts removed (like Steve says with the dowel pins). On my 235, I had to tap on it with a wood block to get it to release. That ring gear will also want to dig into your hands while you are tugging on it- I'd wear gloves.
Brad
