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M1078 A0 Seperation of Engine and Transmission

Lugnuts

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Fellows, I've done this job before but..... I seem to have forgotten how to separate Transmission from the Engine after all is unbolted. I have a separation between the transmission and bell housing the size of a screwdriver blade (but no I never abuse my screwdrivers) but it won't seperate. So obviously there is something inside the bell housing but it plumb escapes my thinking. Anyone please and thank you.
 

Ronmar

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look at page 7-28.4 in the 34-2 service manual(M1078_TM 9-2320-365-34-2). Either 12 or 6 flexplate bolts, accessed thru bottom cover or screw in plug on the front of the bell housing, depending on vehicle serial number...

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simp5782

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Had a few of them lately when we pulled em where rust had formed around the torque converter snout in the back of the crank was causing some issues till we could get an equal pry on each side but most of them tended to just fall apart with any lift and pull.
 

Lugnuts

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Gentlemen, thank you for your response. Indeed, I located them beneath the plug on the right side of the bell housing, and upon removal, they practically leapt out. This serves as a reminder that I should not be lazy, take the time, and consult the manual for information, even though manuals can be time-consuming. I was in search of a straightforward answer.

As I confess my laziness, I will further press the issue and admit to another instance of my slothfulness (I promise, this is the last time).

The terminology may not be accurate, but at the back of the transmission lies what could be referred to as a transfer box. I assumed that by unbolting the central set of bolts around the case, it would detach with ease. Instead, I was left with a long shaft protruding from the rear of the transmission. I had anticipated a coupling where a male splined shaft would slide into a female counterpart at the back of the transmission, similar to the design of Ford and New Process. Are there any diagrams available for viewing?

Thank you.
 
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