The bell housing does not come off during a clutch swap.
I just did a g/box replace on a '37, Floor pan out, drain oil , hand brake assy cross shaft remove, ball joint , top of g/box off , mount bolts , earth strap, rear mount disassemble. Pull box , 1 1/4 hrs .
Took longer putting it back 'cause the '37 U Joint is a tricky thing , old arthritic fingers , eh. Oil in the box and the Ball housing . So another 1 1/2 hrs and the owner refitted the floor.
Also when doing just a g/box swap, it is helpful to have a clutch guide tool to check that all is well before you damage your back trying to fit something that won't go
slip the align tool in , press the clutch pedal , give the tool a little wiggle , release clutch , ALL GOOD
The clutch swap is easy , but it is essential to use a guide tool to keep the plate aligned.
Clutch align tool , I use a gearbox input shaft . Guaranteed to fit.
