Cant get my bellhousing n flywheel off a 235 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

scottmitchellrose · 01-15-2017, 03:23 PM

Removed all visible bolts

**LockDoc** · 01-15-2017, 03:36 PM

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If you are meaning 250ci, there are two locator pins, one on each side of the bellhousing that like to stick, Spray some penetrating oil in the holes and rap on the sides of the bellhousing with a hammer. That should loosen them up. If not you may have to use a sharp chisel or something similar between the bell and the block. '67-'72 trucks didn't use a 235ci engine.....

Same type of thing with the flywheel only it will be stuck around the center flange. Be careful that you have a good hold on both of them when they come loose because if you or your toes are under them they will cause serious damage to either....

or both

LockDoc

**HO455** · 01-15-2017, 04:47 PM

You did remove the two that go into the block from inside the bellhousing?

scottmitchellrose · 01-15-2017, 05:51 PM

No
Figured thy were there but cant get flywheel off to get to them

**HO455** · 01-15-2017, 06:12 PM

Sorry i failed to catch that the flywheel was stuck also. When the flywheel is stuck try using soft heat like a propane torch to heat it around the crank pilot (3" inches or so) so the flywheel center hole will expand slightly. You are shooting to have the flywheel about 230* around the pilot. Then a dead blow hammer to help loosen it while you spray some penetrating oil on it. You need to be ready to pound and pry the flywheel as soon as you heat it as the longer it takes the more heat transfers to the crank and you lose the temp differential. If the temperatures equalize you will have to let it cool and start over.

CaptRMW · 01-15-2017, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

You did remove the two that go into the block from inside the bellhousing?

If he is indeed working on a 235 (1962 or earlier) he won't get the bell housing off til the flywheel comes off since all of the bolts except 2 holding it to the block are under the flywheel.

scottmitchellrose · 01-16-2017, 12:44 PM

Exactly
Clueless how to get the flywheel off
Any photos?

Wrenchbender Ret · 01-16-2017, 05:15 PM

If you remove the clutch out of the housing & the bolts holding the flywheel on you should be able to pry the flywheel off with a long bar or 2. Pry between the flywheel & engine. Be careful when it comes off, it is heavy.

scottmitchellrose · 01-16-2017, 08:43 PM

Got it
Boy it is heavy
Every part of it
Thanks

01-15-2017, 03:23 PM	#1
scottmitchellrose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: durham nc Posts: 124	Cant get my bellhousing n flywheel off a 235 Removed all visible bolts

01-15-2017, 03:36 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,773	Re: Cant get my bellhousing n flywheel off a 235 - If you are meaning 250ci, there are two locator pins, one on each side of the bellhousing that like to stick, Spray some penetrating oil in the holes and rap on the sides of the bellhousing with a hammer. That should loosen them up. If not you may have to use a sharp chisel or something similar between the bell and the block. '67-'72 trucks didn't use a 235ci engine..... Same type of thing with the flywheel only it will be stuck around the center flange. Be careful that you have a good hold on both of them when they come loose because if you or your toes are under them they will cause serious damage to either.... or both LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 01-16-2017 at 12:48 PM.

01-15-2017, 04:47 PM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,351	Re: Cant get my bellhousing n flywheel off a 235 You did remove the two that go into the block from inside the bellhousing? __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-15-2017, 05:51 PM	#4
scottmitchellrose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: durham nc Posts: 124	Re: Cant get my bellhousing n flywheel off a 235 No Figured thy were there but cant get flywheel off to get to them

01-15-2017, 06:12 PM	#5
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,351	Re: Cant get my bellhousing n flywheel off a 235 Sorry i failed to catch that the flywheel was stuck also. When the flywheel is stuck try using soft heat like a propane torch to heat it around the crank pilot (3" inches or so) so the flywheel center hole will expand slightly. You are shooting to have the flywheel about 230* around the pilot. Then a dead blow hammer to help loosen it while you spray some penetrating oil on it. You need to be ready to pound and pry the flywheel as soon as you heat it as the longer it takes the more heat transfers to the crank and you lose the temp differential. If the temperatures equalize you will have to let it cool and start over. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-16-2017, 12:44 PM	#7
scottmitchellrose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: durham nc Posts: 124	Re: Cant get my bellhousing n flywheel off a 235 Exactly Clueless how to get the flywheel off Any photos?

01-16-2017, 05:15 PM	#8
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: Cant get my bellhousing n flywheel off a 235 If you remove the clutch out of the housing & the bolts holding the flywheel on you should be able to pry the flywheel off with a long bar or 2. Pry between the flywheel & engine. Be careful when it comes off, it is heavy.

01-16-2017, 08:43 PM	#9
scottmitchellrose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: durham nc Posts: 124	Re: Cant get my bellhousing n flywheel off a 235 Got it Boy it is heavy Every part of it Thanks

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