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Notes · 09-27-2020, 04:21 PM

1972 C10, long bed, turbo 350. Before this old body jacks it up & crawls under there (& then tries to get back up) - can I get to all the transmission pan bolts without moving the crossmember or other stuff around? Thanks

**HO455** · 09-27-2020, 04:35 PM

Yes it should be fine. See photo of mine. I used a 1/4" drive set to get the pan bolts off. No real problem with the ones on the back of the pan.

**Sheepdip** · 09-27-2020, 04:36 PM

Unless something other than factory has been added you got a clear shot to the pan and bolts.

**truckster** · 09-27-2020, 06:37 PM

The crossmember won't get in the way of the bolts. However, I would loosen two bolts at the back side (nearest the crossmember) first and then remove all the others. Let the front end swing down toward your catch pan to drain, then remove the two remaining bolts.

Notes · 09-30-2020, 09:14 PM

Thanks for the replies. They are appreciated.

09-27-2020, 04:21 PM	#1
Notes Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Center Point, Iowa Posts: 82	Tranny Service Question 1972 C10, long bed, turbo 350. Before this old body jacks it up & crawls under there (& then tries to get back up) - can I get to all the transmission pan bolts without moving the crossmember or other stuff around? Thanks

09-27-2020, 04:35 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Tranny Service Question Yes it should be fine. See photo of mine. I used a 1/4" drive set to get the pan bolts off. No real problem with the ones on the back of the pan. Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by HO455; 09-27-2020 at 04:35 PM. Reason: -2 grammar

09-27-2020, 04:36 PM	#3
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,626	Re: Tranny Service Question Unless something other than factory has been added you got a clear shot to the pan and bolts.

09-27-2020, 06:37 PM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Tranny Service Question The crossmember won't get in the way of the bolts. However, I would loosen two bolts at the back side (nearest the crossmember) first and then remove all the others. Let the front end swing down toward your catch pan to drain, then remove the two remaining bolts. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

09-30-2020, 09:14 PM	#5
Notes Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Center Point, Iowa Posts: 82	Re: Tranny Service Question Thanks for the replies. They are appreciated.



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