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Fatheads4ever · 06-11-2021, 11:55 PM

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

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Originally Posted by Fatheads4ever

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

Remove the clutch and flywheel ,then the crank will come

Fatheads4ever · 06-12-2021, 05:13 AM

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

Thanks Brian.

flatjack9 · 06-12-2021, 09:55 AM

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

06-11-2021, 11:55 PM	#1
Fatheads4ever Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Auckland New Zealand Posts: 48	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

06-12-2021, 01:52 AM	#3
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,829	Re: Ford V8 crankshaft removal Remove the clutch and flywheel ,then the crank will come __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

06-12-2021, 05:13 AM	#4
Fatheads4ever Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Auckland New Zealand Posts: 48	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.

06-12-2021, 05:15 AM	#5
Fatheads4ever Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Auckland New Zealand Posts: 48	Re: Ford V8 crankshaft removal Thanks Brian.

06-12-2021, 09:55 AM	#6
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,526	Re: Ford V8 crankshaft removal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If the crank even tilts slightly, it will wedge on the thrust bearing edges.