Author Topic: Bell Housing PN 3998621 removal without engine removal  (Read 1898 times)

JGraft

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Bell Housing PN 3998621 removal without engine removal
« 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.

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Re: Bell Housing PN 3998621 removal without engine removal
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2022, 09:12:43 PM »
Yes, not a problem. I've done it MANY times!

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Re: Bell Housing PN 3998621 removal without engine removal
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2022, 04:54:06 AM »
Yes, easily.

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Re: Bell Housing PN 3998621 removal without engine removal
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Bell Housing PN 3998621 removal without engine removal
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2022, 04:21:33 PM »
Thankyou experts for responding, should make this job much easier! :)

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Re: Bell Housing PN 3998621 removal without engine removal
« Reply #5 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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Re: Bell Housing PN 3998621 removal without engine removal
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2022, 07:09:20 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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