Originally Posted by 68ironhead
Interesting mix there. Looks to be an early torque tube tranny bolted to a late model bellhousing.
Are all four of the tranny mounting bolts being utilized?

Yes later model engine with old 4 speed transmission. I saw 4 large 9/16 bolts connecting the engine to the bellhousing. I don’t know about any from the inside?
I removed 3 of those 4. The top left one I couldn’t turn so I’m resorting to remove the transmission. I removed the 2 transmission rubber mounts and the bolts & the clutch fork pin.
I need to remove the sealed drive shaft (torque tube)? to pull the transmission out?
How does that work. When I remove the cover from the torque tube can I just pull it out from the rear or do I need to remove the mid bearing too?
I have the engine connected to the hoist on its left side. I need more chain & hook to connect the right side.
If I pull the engine up and shake it & jerk it around it should come out with the bellhousing connected to the motor??

Last edited by glennj3; 08/11/2023 3:58 PM.

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