Can the flywheel be changed without pulling motor?
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Melting Slicks
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From: dayton oh
Can the flywheel be changed without pulling motor?
1982: project car where PO installed starter (unshimmed) then used/ground for unknown time period until fly teeth are rounded.
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From: Bridgewater nj
I never did it in a vette but take 3 inch long bolts and replace them on each side of the bell housing. Support the engine with a block of wood under the oil pan. Unbolt the torque converter and the rest of the housing bolts, drive shaft and trans mount. Side the trans back on the 3 inch bolts and that should give you enough room to get the flywheel out.
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From: Goldsboro NC
Yes, I replace my flexplate a couple of months ago on my 81. The biggest hassle I had was getting the transmission slide back enough to work and sliding it back in place once I was done. Just be sure to support everything very well. Don't be in a hurry and take your time.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Cemetery of a town Montana
I never did it in a vette but take 3 inch long bolts and replace them on each side of the bell housing. Support the engine with a block of wood under the oil pan. Unbolt the torque converter and the rest of the housing bolts, drive shaft and trans mount. Side the trans back on the 3 inch bolts and that should give you enough room to get the flywheel out.
Last edited by UberLegend; Sep 1, 2011 at 02:27 AM.
