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Fatheads4ever 06-11-2021 11:55 PM
Ford V8 crankshaft removal
 

Hi All.. just trying to lift out my v8 crank with the fly wheel and clutch pressure plate attached but it seems to catch on something at the bell housing end. Any ideas on what coild be the issue?
Regards Kevin

bbrocksr 06-12-2021 01:51 AM
Re: Ford V8 crankshaft removal
 

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fatheads4ever (Post 2025708)
Hi All.. just trying to lift out my v8 crank with the fly wheel and clutch pressure plate attached but it seems to catch on something at the bell housing end. Any ideas on what coild be the issue?
Regards Kevin
Front of flywheel catching on oil pump drive gear cover? remove flywheel.

Bill

Brian 06-12-2021 01:52 AM
Re: Ford V8 crankshaft removal
 

Remove the clutch and flywheel ,then the crank will come

Fatheads4ever 06-12-2021 05:13 AM
Re: Ford V8 crankshaft removal
 

Thanks Bill.. I was trying to avoid taking off the flywheel but I guess I'll have to do it.

Fatheads4ever 06-12-2021 05:15 AM
Re: Ford V8 crankshaft removal
 

Thanks Brian.

flatjack9 06-12-2021 09:55 AM
Re: Ford V8 crankshaft removal
 

If the crank even tilts slightly, it will wedge on the thrust bearing edges.


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