The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop How do I get the bell housing off a seized engine?

Take the pan off, disconnect the rods and main caps and take the crank out. You will also have to remove the timing cover. If the engine is out of the truck, this is the easiest way to get the crank out. The crank, fly wheel and clutch assembly will all come out as one piece so it will be quite heavy. Use a hoist of some kind if you're by your self.

If you don't plan to fix the other engine, there's not much need in trying to free it up so you can turn the crank if you can simply remove the crank and get the bell housing off.

Even if you fix it later, letting it soak in Kroil as suggested will be a big help, but for now to get the clutch and fly wheel out of the way for the bell housing the fastest solution is to remove the crank with everything attached.