Problem removing bellhousing

[jeraldjcook]

For some reason I can't get the bellhousing off the engine block. It's a 1993 5.0 with a T5. All the bolts are removed, front and back of the bellhousing. Chilton's says there are two dowels on each side of the bell housing, that's all that's left. I've marked the dowels in red on the photos. Are these the dowels? I've checked the front and back of the dowels and they're aren't any bolt heads or allen wrench heads on them so I'm assuming they're press fit. Any ideas?

 

[5.0Droptop]

You are correct. Those are the pins. Its a tight fit. Sometimes you have to persude it to come off.

 

[5.0Droptop]

Do you have the starter off? I think you have to remove the starter bolts if they go into the bell housing.

 

[jeraldjcook]

Yeah, the starter is off. After 30 minutes persuasion with a rubber mallet I think I've got it about halfway off.

Thanks for confirming those are the dowel; I probably have no business taking my car apart like I am. lol

 

[Mustang5L5]

I was just gonna say..use a rubber mallet.

 

[5.0Droptop]

Yeah, the starter is off. After 30 minutes persuasion with a rubber mallet I think I've got it about halfway off.

Thanks for confirming those are the dowel; I probably have no business taking my car apart like I am. lol

No problem....I assume the clutch needs replaced? Is that why you are taking it apart?
If you doing a clutch I would spend the extra 20-30 $ and have the flywheel machined smooth. And while that is off change the rear main seal if it hasnt been changed.

 

[mikepotts]

No problem....I assume the clutch needs replaced? Is that why you are taking it apart?
If you doing a clutch I would spend the extra 20-30 $ and have the flywheel machined smooth. And while that is off change the rear main seal if it hasnt been changed.

x's 2, if the fly doesnt get turned and the seal replaced it isnt worth doing the job!

 

[Mustang5L5]

I personally just replace the flywheel. Most places local to me charge ~ $60 to resurface...a new flywheel is ~ $98 from summit.

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

I personally just replace the flywheel. Most places local to me charge ~ $60 to resurface...a new flywheel is ~ $98 from summit.

$60 to resurface a flywheel? Wow, I think I paid like $15 to have mine done at a driveline shop that I live fairly local to.

 

[5.0Droptop]

Thats sounds a bit high. The last time I had one done it was 30.00 or so.

 

[jeraldjcook]

Bell housing off,thanks for the help everyone. But just to answer everyone's questions, yup, replacing the clutch. Also installing a new rear mail seal, pilot bearing, TO bearing, fork, clutch cable, steel bearing retainer for the T5, and a new aluminum flywheel.

Now on to my next issue.
Help: Leaking oil pan gasket