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Title: Bell Housing PN 3998621 removal without engine removal
Post by: JGraft on November 06, 2022, 07:21:38 PM

Has anyone been able to remove and reinstall a 621 bell housing in a 1968 camaro without removing the engine? From what I've read it seems it can be done but wanted to confirm with the experts. I plan to replace transmission, clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing, pilot bushing, and flywheel as well, so I need to be able to get the bell housing out/into the vehicle.

Title: Re: Bell Housing PN 3998621 removal without engine removal
Post by: bertfam on November 06, 2022, 09:12:43 PM

Yes, not a problem. I've done it MANY times!

Ed

Title: Re: Bell Housing PN 3998621 removal without engine removal
Post by: MO on November 07, 2022, 04:54:06 AM

Yes, easily.

Title: Re: Bell Housing PN 3998621 removal without engine removal
Post by: David K on November 07, 2022, 06:02:27 PM

The engine does not need to be removed for any transmission/related parts removal….as stated above.

Title: Re: Bell Housing PN 3998621 removal without engine removal
Post by: JGraft on November 08, 2022, 04:21:33 PM

Thankyou experts for responding, should make this job much easier! :)

Title: Re: Bell Housing PN 3998621 removal without engine removal
Post by: Sauron327 on November 08, 2022, 05:01:41 PM

I would check your bellhousing alignment. Parallel and concentric. I stock all the shims and dial indicators to do so.

Title: Re: Bell Housing PN 3998621 removal without engine removal
Post by: camaronut on November 09, 2022, 07:09:20 PM

Quote from: Sauron327 on November 08, 2022, 05:01:41 PM

I would check your bellhousing alignment. Parallel and concentric. I stock all the shims and dial indicators to do so.

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