You could always try removing the crankshaft by taking the oil pan off and unbolting the rod and main bearing caps. The flywheel is bolted to the back of the crankshaft, so it's got to be removed beforte the bellhousing comes off. Those bolts are under the clutch. It would be a little tricky getting the snout of the crank out of the front plate, since the timing gear and camshaft will restrict things a litle. Once you get some slack created by loosening and/or removing bearing caps, it will probably be a little easier to unbolt the clutch and flywheel. One way or another, the pressure plate and the flywheel are going to have to be removed. I believe there's an inspection plate at the top of the bellhousing that might let you get to a couple of pressure plate bolts, if the engine is turned just right.
Jerry
Last edited by Hotrod Lincoln; 10/11/2010 1:33 AM.
