Removing the Tranny? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

motocrosschump · 07-15-2005, 09:19 AM

I can't even loosen one of the bolts on the tranny to separate it from the engine. I have put penetrating oil on it and its still a b****. there is not enough room to get a cheater bar on it. Any ideas?

Gray Ghost · 07-15-2005, 09:39 AM

Use PB Blaster to lubricate the bolts...several coats might be necessary.

**VetteVet** · 07-15-2005, 10:05 AM

I usually drop the crossmember and lower the tranny and then use a couple of extensions with a breaker bar or my impact tool, be sure the distributer cap clears the firewall and the fan clears the radiator, and be sure to support the engine.

dubie · 07-15-2005, 10:20 AM

i usually yank the tranny while it's attatched to the engine. Much easier to split em on a bench or on the floor

shifty · 07-15-2005, 10:25 AM

Quick solution that will benefit you for years.

I had the same problem. I went out and bought one of those right-angle impact wrenches and hat to blast mine off. PB wasn't do crap. I bought a new compressor while I was at it. Total cost: $200. I could have borrowed one from a friend, but ... needed my own stuff. Didn't need anything fancy, just something to use in the garage. Someone stole my old one.

07-15-2005, 09:19 AM	#1
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	Removing the Tranny? I can't even loosen one of the bolts on the tranny to separate it from the engine. I have put penetrating oil on it and its still a b****. there is not enough room to get a cheater bar on it. Any ideas? __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

07-15-2005, 09:39 AM	#2
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Use PB Blaster to lubricate the bolts...several coats might be necessary. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

07-15-2005, 10:05 AM	#3
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,718	I usually drop the crossmember and lower the tranny and then use a couple of extensions with a breaker bar or my impact tool, be sure the distributer cap clears the firewall and the fan clears the radiator, and be sure to support the engine. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

07-15-2005, 10:20 AM	#4
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	i usually yank the tranny while it's attatched to the engine. Much easier to split em on a bench or on the floor __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

07-15-2005, 10:25 AM	#5
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Quick solution that will benefit you for years. I had the same problem. I went out and bought one of those right-angle impact wrenches and hat to blast mine off. PB wasn't do crap. I bought a new compressor while I was at it. Total cost: $200. I could have borrowed one from a friend, but ... needed my own stuff. Didn't need anything fancy, just something to use in the garage. Someone stole my old one. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

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