Changing the throwout bearing is easier than the pilot bearing, but you'll still need to get the transmission nearly all the way out of the bellhousing. The pressure plate wouldn't have to be unbolted.
Also, the guide pins can't be that long because parts of the transmission case are in the way. Long guide pins wouldn't be able to be inserted in the bolt holes and threaded into the bellhousing.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.