Once it warms up outside a bit, I will try the ratchet and u-joint method. It didn't work once on a different engine in the past...maybe I wasn't holding my jaw right during that attempt? Hopefully this old 235 engine stopped in a place that will allow removal of the hidden bolts. If not, I will work my way through some of the other methods mentioned. I suppose GM design engineers never worried about disassembling dead engines. Thanks for the responses.


1941 Chevy 1 1/2-ton WW2 4x4 dump truck
In the Stovebolt Gallery
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