Question on transmission removal

[Wayne P.]

I would like to remove the engine from the frame. ( Body is off ) The question I have is.
Can I leave the 4 speed transmission on the bell housing to save time on the re install ? I noticed two dowel pins to align bell housing.
I want to take the engine in to a shop for a possible rebuild. rings valve job. Any help appreciated.

[Timothy B.]

Re: Question on transmission removal

Wayne, yes, the bellhousing can be left in place.

You may want to seperate them so you can remove and inspect the clutch fork.

[Edward J.]

Re: Question on transmission removal

Wayne, I think that the engine re-install with the transmisson in place will make the alignment for a little more work , as you have the frame off, I would say remove as a assy. and re-install as a assy.

[Wayne P.]

Re: Question on transmission removal

think I posed my question wrong. I need to take the engine into a shop to have a look at it. I believe they require the transmission removed.
Can I do this by just removing the bell housing with the transmission attached ? When I get the engine back I was thinking I could reattach
the bell housing and place unit back in frame.
Thanks

[Edward J.]

Re: Question on transmission removal

Wayne, I say remove the engine, bell housing,transmisson as a assy. and re-install them as a assy. makes it a whole lot easier to just drop the assy onto the frame.once removed seperate the bell housing from engine.

[Stephen L.]

Re: Question on transmission removal

Wayne, as said earlier, remove engine/transmission as an assy fro the frame. Separate the transmission from the bellhousing, (only 4 bolts) and the bellhousing from the engine. remove the clutch from the flywheel and inspect. Resurface flywheel????
Get your engine work completed.
Check the transmission for leaks on the front face; gear idler shaft sometimes leaks at the case opening. Replace seals at shift levers and output shaft.
Reassemble clutch. Install bellhousing. Install transmission. Now you have a complete assembly to easily drop back onto the frame.

Have fun.

[Wayne P.]

Re: Question on transmission removal

Thanks Stephen. all taken apart. Yes the trans was leaking at the front,
Clutdh rusted and worn. another bill !!!! You got to love these cars.