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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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Default 1968 L79 clutch replacement

In looking under the car the crossmember for the transmission is not removeable as it is welded to the frame. Does this mean pulling the engine to replace the clutch?
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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In looking under the car the crossmember for the transmission is not removeable as it is welded to the frame. Does this mean pulling the engine to replace the clutch?
no you don't have to pull motor the tranny will slide out. if you put a richmand 5spd in like I did you have to pull the engine.
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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