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| | | | Joined: May 2011 Posts: 91 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2011 Posts: 91 | hello, got the engine outta my truck, but, i can't seem to get the bell housing off. it's a 1941 235. i've got a line on a 1954 235 to take it's place. it is my understanding that my bell housing will bolt right up to it. i've removed 4 bolts. 2 on the top of the bell housing on the outside, and 2 on the bottom inside. what's holding it on? i hope it doesn't involve turning the flywheel, it's been stuck for 40 years or so. hence, the engine swap. thanx in adavance. marc | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Remove flywheel, then remove the last bolts behind it that you may not have access to otherwise. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | If the engine is stuck it is difficult to remove the clutch to get to the flywheel. There was a thread on this a while back. Guys had various ways of doing it. My method is if the old engine is no good anyhow. Remove the oil pan & wack the crankshaft in front of the rear main.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: May 2011 Posts: 91 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2011 Posts: 91 | this is killing me. before i read these responses i was just gonna break out the sledge. the engine is toast. i gotta new one. the head is removed as well as the oil pan. i am going to disassemble it as far as i can and look for something to hit with the sledge that isn't an integral part of the bell housing/flywheel/clutch assembly. i've got the engine on it's side for easier access. i will check back here periodically in case someone takes pity and points me in the right direction. thanx for your input so far. ~m  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 | take the oil pan off, unbolt the conrods and she should spin,
if not undo the main bearing caps and try again... | | | | | Joined: May 2011 Posts: 91 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2011 Posts: 91 | thanx shark, (and you other guys), i did just that and was able to take the crank out in it's entirety. then i was able to remove the bell housing, clutch, and flywheel. i completely disassemble it to see the inside of the engine. a confession, this is my 1st engine removal, and disassembly. learned a lot. thanx, maybe i DIDN'T bite off more than i can chew. we'll see. | | |
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