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Will I be able to pull my stovebolt from my 66 stepside with the 3 speed transmission attached? I pulled the radiator and fan. I would rather not pull the radiator support unless it is no big deal to do so. Will it clear if I pull as a unit?

Of the 4 bolts holding the trans to the clutch housing the 2 bottom bolts are broke off, even with the case, it seems as they are guide pins put guess they are broken bolts,

The trans is "welded" on.

I was thinking of putting a strap on the tail of the trans and another on the rear axle with a come along in the middle, applying rearward pressure and tapping the trans, I have been applying penentrating oil.
Any other suggestions if I can not pull as a unit would be appreciated.

Thanks much.

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I'm not familiar with the "newer" trucks but I'll bet the bolts that appear broken off have the heads inside the bellhousing.


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You can pull it out as an assembly as that is how most engines with automatic transmissions are removed/installed. You will probably have to use a tilt sling to get it at the right angles to clear as your removing it. As Cletis stated, remove the lower cover and remove the bolts from inside the bellhousing. Fred


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I agree with Cletis, the heads to the lower trans bolts go from the inside of the bellhousing into the trans. Pull the flywheel cover and have a look inside,
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i am not familiar with your model, but we pulled lots as one piece. hook the engine by head bolts or something stronger than cast manifolds, the trans end will drop. we used a rolling floor jack under the tail. it kept the trans off the floor as well as providing adjustment as the assembly climbed out of the engine bay. pull the hood.


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i just pulled one salvage that way... but youll have to remove the crossmember under the transmision.(bellhousing) ..or remove the top cover on the transmission or the tower for the shifter wont clear the floor inside the cab... i notched the cab floor with a zip gun to get it out..since truck is being hauled off for scrap....


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Thank-you.
Sure enough the heads were on the inside. Thanks


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