Clutch Replacement
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Buffalo New York
Clutch Replacement
It's time for a new clutch in my '76. After removing the driveshaft and shift linkage, is there room to slide the tranny back so it clears the bellhousing, or do I have to do the twist, turn deal and hope I don't drop it on my head?? Any tricks other than pulling the engine would be appreciated!!
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Macon, GA
You'll probably have to pull the bellhousing as well. You may even have to remove the trans bracket mounted on the crossmember. When I put mine in last month, I tried to mount the bellhousing and then the tranny, but there was no way that was happening.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Richardson Tx.
After I separated the trans from the bellhousing and pushed it back, I jacked up the engine at the rear a few inches (with the engine mounts connected) so that I could give the trans snout a few extra inches to clear the bellhousing. I used an engine hoist to move it upward.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
There should be plenty of room to slide the trannie back to clear the bell. Remove the trans mount AND the bracket it bolts to along with the entire shift linkage and it's numerous brackets.
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Superior Wisconsin
Just done it on mine.
You need to remove the shifter rods and then take the bolts that hold the shifter to the bracket and pull out.
The fricken book was not much help and the the dumba$$ who wrote it even says to take the seat out for what reason I don't know but to maybe vacum the carpet?
You need to remove the shifter rods and then take the bolts that hold the shifter to the bracket and pull out.
The fricken book was not much help and the the dumba$$ who wrote it even says to take the seat out for what reason I don't know but to maybe vacum the carpet?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Midland TX
I had to take all the brackets off the crossmember and removed the shifter bracket. I left the shifter in the car. Rotated the transmission 90* and slid back as far as possible. I also unbolted the bellhousing.
It is a PITA to say the least.
It is a PITA to say the least.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Richardson Tx.
Don't try to cheat by leaving the shifter linkage or shifter bracket in there. You can leave the actual shifter in. If you have an exhaust pipe in the way its nice to remove that (if you have duals). Its also handy to have a floor jack to put under the transmission as you are moving it back and forth so that it won't unexpectedly drop on you or damage the snout. It is also also handy to have a helper under there that can tell you where the tranny is getting stuck at as you move it. There is just not much room in there and it takes some patience to get it freed up. 
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