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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 237 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 237 | good morning,
the last time i removed a trans from my 38 was about 15 years ago. i have to take my trans to the shop, it wont go into 1st and 3rd. they will check it out, but i need to remove it
car is jacked up on all four with jacks
i split the yoke
removed e brake assembly to allow it to drop and speedo cable
removed bolts that hold trans to cross member
took off 4 bolts from trans to bell housing
per the manual there are two top trans to clutch housing screws and two lower ones, it was getting dark and we stop due to my bad eyes, doensy anyone have a pic of these two where they are located?
thanks in advance!
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 | Check out this page on Transmission removal instructions from the 1938 Car and truck Shop Manual (upper left section of the page). Although it doesn't clearly say it, the lower 2 bolts that hold the transmission to the bell housing are accessed by removing the bell housing under panel. The bolts actually are installed from the bell housing side into the transmission case from front to back of the vehicle. Would definitely recommend you install the noted "pins" in the top mounting holes to support the weight of the transmission while you remove the lower bolts, then slide the transmission back off the pins to remove. Be safe sir!  Dan
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100Follow this story in the DITY Gallery"My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine"1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 237 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 237 | thanks Dan, i will check it tonight. yes that link you sent step 8 and 9. thats where i am stuck i will remove i think the cover by the flywheel and will look for those "reverse" bolts | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 237 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 237 | Check out this page on Transmission removal instructions from the 1938 Car and truck Shop Manual (upper left section of the page). Although it doesn't clearly say it, the lower 2 bolts that hold the transmission to the bell housing are accessed by removing the bell housing under panel. The bolts actually are installed from the bell housing side into the transmission case from front to back of the vehicle. Would definitely recommend you install the noted "pins" in the top mounting holes to support the weight of the transmission while you remove the lower bolts, then slide the transmission back off the pins to remove. Be safe sir! Dan DAN thanks i was able to remove the trans yesterday, took off the cover and removed the bolts, had to remove the shifter to slide back the trans | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 | Great news sir! Sorry about not mentioning removing the shifter.  Just figured you were already past that stage. Let us know how progress goes. Hint - pictures would be most welcome.  Dan
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100Follow this story in the DITY Gallery"My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine"1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
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