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PanelDeland · 03-26-2011, 06:11 AM

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Pull the tranny then the engine.Then put the engine back before you do the tranny.Have the flywheel surfaced.It will usually make the clutch last a bit better and work smoother.The engine will need to be unbolted from the split crossmember or the crossmember from the frame to remove the engine.The bellhousing to crossmember bolts are up on the inside of the bellhousing.Label your wiring if you're not familiar with it and vacuum hoses also.Pull the radiator and the fan.Buy a set of gaskets for the valve,side,covers and pan.It's easier to replace while out of the truck.Use cheapie,"Dollar store" oven cleaner to degrease/strip paint.It will take paint off and skin too so use rubber gloves.The cleaner the engine is the better paint will stay so I usually use some paint thinner or something as a final prep before paint.Plan on new wire looms either stock or generic,if you're trying to dress it up under the hood.

Good luck and

It's required that you post pics of the work and before and after of the truck.lol.....

03-26-2011, 06:11 AM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: New clutch and clean up for the 71 Welcome to the greatest truck place in the world. Pull the tranny then the engine.Then put the engine back before you do the tranny.Have the flywheel surfaced.It will usually make the clutch last a bit better and work smoother.The engine will need to be unbolted from the split crossmember or the crossmember from the frame to remove the engine.The bellhousing to crossmember bolts are up on the inside of the bellhousing.Label your wiring if you're not familiar with it and vacuum hoses also.Pull the radiator and the fan.Buy a set of gaskets for the valve,side,covers and pan.It's easier to replace while out of the truck.Use cheapie,"Dollar store" oven cleaner to degrease/strip paint.It will take paint off and skin too so use rubber gloves.The cleaner the engine is the better paint will stay so I usually use some paint thinner or something as a final prep before paint.Plan on new wire looms either stock or generic,if you're trying to dress it up under the hood. Good luck and It's required that you post pics of the work and before and after of the truck.lol..... __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"