Stuck flywheel

[Ashleyschaeffer]

Doing a main seal on a 1954 218 and I can not drop the damn flywheel. The flywheel is very close to clearing the crank flange but the bellhousing is in the way. Do I need to pull the motor just to clear the space or is there another way. Trans, clutch, oil pan, dust shield and main bearing are all removed up to this point.

[Jerry Roberts]

There should be two heavy  ' pins '  holding the bell housing to the block . Drive the pins to the rear and you will get more clearance to slide the bell housing to the rear . 

Edited March 17, 2019 by Jerry Roberts

[Ashleyschaeffer]

25 minutes ago, Jerry Roberts said:

There should be two heavy  ' pins '  holding the bell housing to the block . Drive the pins to the rear and you will get more clearance to slide the bell housing to the rear . 

Would I need to unbolt the mounts or anything? Can’t find anything in my service Manuel. Thank you for the quick reply.

[MarkAubuchon]

I had the same issue on my 49,  that plus trying to figure out how to put in the newer style rear main.  Decided it was just easier to pull the motor and freshen every thing up. Im sure other s have a better idea

[Dodgeb4ya]

Did you tap the crank bolts in a small amount just up to the rear main?

[Ashleyschaeffer]

4 hours ago, Dodgeb4ya said:

Did you tap the crank bolts in a small amount just up to the rear main?

If your referring to the flywheel studs then yes.

[Ashleyschaeffer]

Guess I'm just gonna pull the motor, any tips for pulling these big boys?