05-23-2014, 01:08 PM | #1 |
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Hidden bolts??
Replacing the clutch on my 36 truck but can't seem to free off the bottom housing. I have removed the 3 bolts arrowed in pics, 2 on the drivers side and 1 beside the starter and gently tapped the housing but it doesn't want to come away.
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05-23-2014, 01:38 PM | #2 |
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Re: Hidden bolts??
You do realize the ENTIRE oil pan needs to come off, and don't forget the bolt in the picture below. DD
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05-23-2014, 01:41 PM | #3 |
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Re: Hidden bolts??
No---the vertical seam right by the third arrow is not a point that can separate. It is where the lower clutch housing overlaps the pan and is spot-welded to it. Ain't gonna come off nohow. You'll have to remove the whole pan!
Later 11" clutch vehicles eventually got a pan with a removable clutch section. |
05-23-2014, 01:44 PM | #4 |
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Re: Hidden bolts??
The bolt in your pic was missing V8COOPMAN, and no I didn't realise the oil pan needs to come off too!! Can that be done with the engine still in the truck?
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05-23-2014, 02:04 PM | #5 |
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Re: Hidden bolts??
The pan will come off in some years/vehicles easier than others. I'll let some '36 truck guys and gals address that one. DD
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05-23-2014, 02:39 PM | #6 |
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05-23-2014, 04:37 PM | #7 |
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Re: Hidden bolts??
The whole pan has to come off. What you are looking at is part of the oil pan. The pic is of a later pan but the clutch end is the same as what you have. The 36 had some baffles.
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05-24-2014, 02:13 AM | #8 |
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Re: Hidden bolts??
Thanks Ed. Is it possible to take the bolts out and drop the pan a few inches to just remove the pressure plate and clutch or do I need to completely dismantle as in pics?
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