[DeTomaso] Fw: Transaxle removal

[Douglas Kelm]

Dave,
Yes I already have the starter removed.

Doug

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David & Marilyn Bell" <davidabell at worldnet.att.net>
To: "Douglas Kelm" <dakelm at qwest.net>; "Detomaso at Realbig. Com"
<detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 10:50 PM
Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Fw: Transaxle removal


> Maybe you just didn't mention it - but the two starter bolts also have to
be
> removed as they go through the splash shield, pinching it between the
> starter housing and the bellhousing.  The bellhousing can't come free
until
> the splash shield is completely disconnected.  Other than that, sometimes
> the two big registration pegs lightly corrode inside the aluminum
> bellhousing making it tough to separate it from the block.
>
> A couple of straps, one immediately in front of and behind the stub axles,
> should balance the bellhousing and ZF fairly well.
>
>
> Dave Bell
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On
> Behalf Of Douglas Kelm
> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 10:20 PM
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Fw: Transaxle removal
>
>
> > HELP! I need some prompt and accurate information. How many bolts hold
the
> > bellhousing to the engine block, NOT counting the long bolt that also
> > secures the clutch slave. So far I count two (2) at the top, two (2) one
> the
> > left side, one (1) on the right side above the starter and three (3)
> smaller
> > ones (two at the bottom, one on the left side) securing the lower sheet
> > metal filler to the bellhousing  Am I missing any? I just want to make
> sure
> > before I get out the BFH and prybars! (Just kidding :<)) The transaxle
> does
> > not want to break loose. Also, what is the approximate balance point for
> > lifting the trans and bellhousing? Is it about at the axle centerline or
> > slightly ahead or behind it (and how far)? All the other disconnections
> have
> > been made and fortunately I have socket head allen bolts instead of
studs
> > holding the mounts to the trans sides. Thanks in advance for any and all
> > advise.
> >
> > Doug Kelm
> >
> > Yellow '72 Pre-L #2886
> >
>
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