Matt1969 Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 As an enthusiastic amateur, I have today commenced removing the gearbox as I need to take it in for an overhaul. Doing very well so far, but have got a problem. Just cannot get in to remove the bell housing bolts that are at the top of the bell housing. The body work is in the way slightly and the nuts /bolts seem very shallow, can't get any purchase. Apart from just trying to man up a bit, does anyone have any ideas? Matt from Eyam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 Hi Matt, they are 5/16" UNF = 1/2AF Can you remove the GB rear mount in order to help lower the area of the nuts. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt1969 Posted June 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 ThThe rear mount appears to adjacent to the end of the prop shaft? See photo. Specs arm pointing. This appears to be welded in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 26 minutes ago, Matt1969 said: As an enthusiastic amateur, I have today commenced removing the gearbox as I need to take it in for an overhaul. Doing very well so far, but have got a problem. Just cannot get in to remove the bell housing bolts that are at the top of the bell housing. The body work is in the way slightly and the nuts /bolts seem very shallow, can't get any purchase. Apart from just trying to man up a bit, does anyone have any ideas? Matt from Eyam. The engine is to far back, slacken the bolts inside the engine mounts and move it forward Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 The rear G/B mount is held in by 4 bolts- slacken them off as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 (edited) Matt, how are you trying to get at those upper bellhousing fasteners ?. With the doghouse off you should have a clear shot at the nuts and get a spanner on the bolts from above. The bolt heads are just below the firewall sheet metal but there should be enough room there to get a spanner on them to stop them turning. Perhaps I am not understanding the question.. Stan Edited June 27, 2020 by foster461 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt1969 Posted June 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Thanks for all your help! Love this forum. Got it out. Ready to either be refurbished or exchanged. Mk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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