How to remove lower bell housing on 39 v8
 

The starter ring needs to be replaced. I pulled the engine and have removed the 4 bolts holding the lower bell housing. What's next?

Re: How to remove lower bell housing on 39 v8
 

do you have a two piece oil pan? if not you must remove the oil pan to get the flywheel out

Re: How to remove lower bell housing on 39 v8
 

do you know what engine you have--which should have been my first question--markings on the heads--pictures --description which will help us determine your engine

Re: How to remove lower bell housing on 39 v8
 

if engine is of 39 era sump and flywheel lower half are one piece

Re: How to remove lower bell housing on 39 v8
 

In the US, sump means oil pan.

Re: How to remove lower bell housing on 39 v8
 

The truck pans have a trap door so they could remove the 11 inch clutch on those so equipped. The car pans, not so much.