> The only problems I had was
> with the front bearing cap tearing the end plate gasket upon removal
'Butter' the cap & sealing block with Hylomar or your favorite "form a gasket".
> and a
> rear main bearing cap that would not clear the edge of the transmission
> housing. The tranny was loosened and shifted back from the engine to get the
> needed clearance. If I remember correctly the bolts on the aluminum oil
> scroll thingy hung up on the bell housing.
Once the bolts are removed and the cap is lifted a bit from it's seat (I made a
special puller for this), I was able to pry it forward to clear. As I recall
(has been a few years ago), the bolt heads foul on the flywheel if you try to
pull the cap straight down.
Randall
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