3 speed saginaw removal help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wpavlis · 02-07-2018, 10:50 PM

So I want to pull out my transmission. I have the driveshaft out already. I can't for the life of me figure out how to get the bottom two bolts out. The factory service manual just says to remove them. The bolts are so close to the clutch I can't get a socket in there. The rear crossmember is in the way so I can't even get a standard wrench in there. What am I missing? Thanks.

**Wrenchbender Ret** · 02-07-2018, 11:20 PM

The lower bolts are inside the bell housing after you remove the cover. An offset 3/4 in. box wrench will fit them. You may have to heat & bend the wrench to fit.
George

wpavlis · 02-08-2018, 01:11 AM

Ugh. Looks like I need to go to some pawn shops and find a wrench. I only have a map gas torch. Not sure that will be enough. I did remove the access cover just couldn't figure out how to get a wrench in there. Thanks

Edit: looks like the old hf has a set for $15. Probably will give those a try.

02-07-2018, 10:50 PM	#1
wpavlis Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: San Tan Valley, Arizona Posts: 313	3 speed saginaw removal help So I want to pull out my transmission. I have the driveshaft out already. I can't for the life of me figure out how to get the bottom two bolts out. The factory service manual just says to remove them. The bolts are so close to the clutch I can't get a socket in there. The rear crossmember is in the way so I can't even get a standard wrench in there. What am I missing? Thanks.

02-07-2018, 11:20 PM	#2
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,190	Re: 3 speed saginaw removal help The lower bolts are inside the bell housing after you remove the cover. An offset 3/4 in. box wrench will fit them. You may have to heat & bend the wrench to fit. George

02-08-2018, 01:11 AM	#3
wpavlis Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: San Tan Valley, Arizona Posts: 313	Re: 3 speed saginaw removal help Ugh. Looks like I need to go to some pawn shops and find a wrench. I only have a map gas torch. Not sure that will be enough. I did remove the access cover just couldn't figure out how to get a wrench in there. Thanks Edit: looks like the old hf has a set for $15. Probably will give those a try.



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