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Originally Posted by padresag
not sarcastic but perhaps a little facetious. there is no need to pull the bell housing off to do that job. it is just more work is all and if you are doing it fo a customer; more cost
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I must be a super-mechanic, because it really takes me very little time to remove the bellhousing. IME I'd rather take the extra couple minutes to do that than work with the greasy thing in my way.
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Originally Posted by smackhead61
Just did a clutch replacement on mine today. Considered leaving bell housing in place but it was only 8 more bolts and it makes more working room, just my 2 cents worth.
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Exactly my thoughts. Nothing in your way with the bellhousing gone.
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Originally Posted by Sharps40
Setting aside all myth and misinformation.  From Motors, Truck, 37th edition, page 449 Chevy Clutch Service:
1. Remove transmission
2. On models with hydraulic clutch control disconnect slave cylinder from clutch fork.
3. Remove clutch throwout bearing from fork.
4. Remove clutch fork by pressing it away from its ball mounting with a screwdriver untill it snaps loose from the ball.
5. support clutch assembly during removal with a suitable pilot tool.
6. loosen clutch attaching bolts one turn at a time to prevent distortion of clutch cover until diaphragm spring is released.
7. Remove clutch pilot tool and clutch from vehicle.
Looks pretty clearly like ya take it all out the bottom of the belhousing. |
That doesn't mean it is the only way to do it (or even the most convenient), and it actually doesn't say anything about the bellhousing. I'm pretty (99.9%) sure my grandfather pulled the bellhousing when doing clutch work, and he actually worked for years as a mechanic for the city on these trucks. I like that stupid piece of greasy iron out of my face when I'm rolling in the mud.
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Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret
It is not necessary to remove the bell housing & it is not that easy to remove. You have to remove the starter, flywheel cover, raise engine to remove the mounts. When you do get ready to remove the clutch, You will have to push the disc up towards the top of the bell housing & drop the pressure plate out the bottom first. Then get a package of band-aids.
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Again; I must be a super-mechanic, because it really takes me very little time to remove the bellhousing. IME I'd rather take the extra couple minutes to do that than work with the greasy thing in my way. Plus, my "hard way" doesn't involve personal injury.