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Old 04-26-2017, 08:00 PM   #1
lowbuck
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1965 suburban trans

Is there a easy way of removing the bottom 3/4" bolts from the trans. I can't get a socket into the space between the lower trans bolt and the pressure plate.I also tried a box end wrench with no luck. It looks like the trans cross member is non removable as well. Will I have to remove the trans and bell-housing as a unit? My suburban is a stock V8 with the SM- 4 speed trans with no modifications. Thanks for any help or suggestions.
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Old 04-26-2017, 11:51 PM   #2
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Re: 1965 suburban trans

It's been a long time since I have removed a SM420, but when I have I did not have any trouble removing the lower bolts. I just don't remember what I used.
I would think that a ratchet and short socket should fit? Have you tried an offset box end wrench?
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Old 04-27-2017, 12:09 AM   #3
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Re: 1965 suburban trans

I tried a short socket, but the back of the ratchet hit the pressure plate. I will give it a try with a offset box end. I was hoping to pull the engine and trans as a unit but the top of the trans won't clear the inner firewall. The cross member is riveted in place so I can't drop it far enough down. Thanks
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Old 04-30-2017, 07:23 PM   #4
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Re: 1965 suburban trans

im thinking the 2 lower bolts are inside the bellhousing ?pull the lower inspection plate-might have to scrap some grease or junk out ?but try it
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Old 04-30-2017, 08:29 PM   #5
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Re: 1965 suburban trans

Thanks I have the trans out, there are two 3/4 bolts that go in from the bell-housing side. I removed them with a 3/4 off set box end. One of them had a mangled head on it lots of fun. Thanks Captainfab
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