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| | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 23 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 23 | I was trying to remove the transmission from the 1929 Chevrolet inline 6 the other day. I removed the 4 bolts and tried to back off the tranny. It did for about 1/16" and that's it. What could be holding it in? Maybe the clutch is frozen to it? Do I need to poor the WD and heat for a few years to get it out? Anyone have any ideas? Thanks for listen to me whine. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | How long has it been sitting? If it moves slightly like you said, pilot bearing is probably OK, unless it is a roller bearing setup with crossed up rollers. The clutch disc could be rusted to the input shaft, or the throwout bearing could be rusted to the retainer. I presume the driveshaft has been removed?
Good luck,
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,200 Insomniac | | Insomniac Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,200 | Did you remove the top two bolts and install guide pins?
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1954 1/2 ton 235 4 speed
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 23 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 23 | I am not sure how long it has been installed. I would at say at least 40 years. When I was trying to get it out. The tranny tilted to the right, right as you look at the motor from the rear. The clutch moved with it as well as the motor. I could hear compression from the motor when it did. Surprised the heck out of me. Last thing I expected was the motor to be free and not frozen. I had to remove the motor to get the drive shaft off. There was no slack in the drive ling like there should be. I will keep working on it. After a few years, lots of heat, lots of WD-40, I might get lucky and get it off. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Is the bottom of the clutch housing open for a peek? If it has been that long, wildlife could have been in there.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 23 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 23 | Yes, it had the usual mouse nest. I cleaned it out and I will start shooting WD-40 up from that direction to start soaking it. Hopefully some day it will break free. | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,130 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,130 | If you have an inspection opening and the engine turns over, you could unbolt the pressure plate from the flywheel. That would leave just the pilot bearing to keep the transmission from coming loose. The pressure plate should then come out with the transmission.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 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. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,228 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,228 | I've never had good luck with WD40 as a penetrant for freeing up rusty stuff, I like Kroil and PB Blaster for that. Years of mice pee can weld things together... Mike B  | | |
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