1953 Panel,
That's good to know. I have only worked on 1 ton and up AD Chevy's. But my experience with other torque tube rears include Model A, B, and V8 fords, and a 38 Buick. They all required removing more than you want to to get the transmission out. I always thought Chevy's were slightly easier to work on in general, this being another example.

I am still of the opinion that there is no good excuse for using a hydraulic throwout bearing.
Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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