hey guys, you all know i picked up this 68 toro which im trying to get the motor out of so i can part it out to you. the motor is ready to come out, but is still trying to pull the transmission with it, i cant honestly see what would be holding it on except the flywheel hitting the bellhousing on its way out, do you happen to know of any sort of nut or bolt that is hidden really well that i might have missed? I have undone the usual bolts to pull the motor out, any info would be much appreciated, thanks!

 

Sometimes the trans will get seized to the engine. What I did was wedge a screwdriver in the gap and smack it with a hammer a few times.

 

6 engine to trans bolts and 3 torque converter bolts to flexplate....yep use a prybar to separate engine from trans and it should come out.

 

A prybar would be much better. I was in a junkyard when I was pulling a trans and did not have a prybar with me so the screwdriver was the next best thing.

 

ok good to know, because thats what it feels like! thankyou, ill make sure to try that, im sure pulling on it hasnt helped... you guys are life savers! ill let you know what happens

 

If you have a good concrete pad to work on you might consider pulling the engine and trannie as a unit. I've done it both ways and think that is a little eaiser. Once I had it on the ground I could see everything and pull the engine straight away from the transmission. When I did it in the car I was fighting pulling the engine forward and into the center link steering part yet if I lifted it too high then the flywheel/torque converter was binding on the bellhousing. This was in a 1966 but I would think the 1968 is likely to be the same or very close. John

Also... did you remove the inspection cover for the flexplate/torque converter? It's hard to see the short bolts that hold it on. I believe it took a 7/16 socket and there were only 3 of the 4 bolt holes with a fastern in them, on two different cars.

 

You got the RH drive axle support bracket, right? and the trans cooler line clips? Starter?

 

yes, originally i thought that was my problem because i didnt see the bolt on the driver side right underneath the block. I got that out of the way, and from what i can tell, the flywheel looks like its binding on the bellhousing, i do have a concrete pad, ill try to pull it with the pry bar, because its all ready to go, otherwise i will try and pull the entire assembly as one unit, if i run into more trouble ill let you know! thankyou so much, im trying to get this thing out, i dont want it sitting out in the rain!

 

Jeremiah,

Where are you located? PM me I am looking for a Toro engine. I am picking up my 48 olds in Tulsa next week. I have a Van truck and a trailer and will be heading back to Bothell, WA. I am looking for a toro engine.

 

sorry, i bought this toronado for the motor only, im keeping that. i finally got it pulled thanks to you guys!!! i broke the bellhousing to do it... but it worked! the rest of the car is for sale, the transmission slipped out of park, but it might still be useable, im located in ellensburg washington, the car has lots of useable parts if your still interested.

 

Im in Lynnwood Washington very interested in what's left over on your 66. Have a trailer can come over the pass to pick up anytime. (weather permitting)

 

With a broken bellhousing?

 

XCF863, I've got a 1966 Toro parts car plus other parts down in Medford Oregon.
John