69 GMC 3 speed

[wozg62]

is it normal for two bolts on the tranny to be going into the bell housing (Top) and two bolts coming out of the bell housing(Bottom)? and if so is there any way to get the tranny out to do the clutch without removing the bell housing?

[Old Truck Man]

The answer to both of your questions is YES. It takes a special item to be able to do the job. That item is KNOW HOW

[Wrenchbender Ret]

The old man is right. This old man will ad a little to it. Pull the trans. & TO brg. Remove the clutch bolts turning the flywheel as you go. You can remove the clutch by lowering it down through the opening. You probably will have to push the disc up in the housing & lower the pressure plate first.

[wozg62]

can you share your Know how? im new to the classic truck world and could use peoples experience and (Know How) not sarcasm and thanks wrenchbender so bend a wrench to get the bolt in the bell housing? i couldnt get a socket and wrench in between the clutch and the bell housing and trying to get a box wrench in there was a jock as well.

[Wrenchbender Ret]

An off set box wrench will usually work. You may have to bend one to get in there. It also helps to back out the ball a little that the fork rides on. It will give some more clearance when remove the clutch from the housing.

[wozg62]

ok i will give it a try when i get some time to work on it the clutch came in today so i know i will be itching to get it in thanks again.