Can't get a wrench on 350 Turbo Tranny bolt! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1979_GMC_4X4 · 04-24-2005, 02:20 AM

Hi, My brother and I have one freaking bolt left, on the top of the tranny, on the right, that we can't get to. Is there a special wrench designed for this, or any ideas on how to handle it? It's a 4x4 and we are dropping the transfer with it.

gchemist · 04-24-2005, 03:00 AM

Use a pivot head ratchet. Or climb over the engine to get to it.

79Silv4x4 · 04-24-2005, 03:29 AM

I always had luck by dropping the rear of the tranny/xfer case a little bit and used a swivel socket.

1979_GMC_4X4 · 04-24-2005, 04:35 AM

Thanks for the prompt advice guys and I will relay the info to my brother!

Hoods69BadBowTie · 04-24-2005, 01:00 PM

Yeah, I remember when I came to that bolt but damn if I can't remember what we did besides swearing the he// out of it. I would try that swivel head socket and also try lowering the x-fer case and tranny a little bit.
-Later

**old Rusty C10** · 04-24-2005, 01:18 PM

ive used a four foot extension with a universal joint socket then the 9/16 short socket and ive been able to get it out .. if that dont fit your liking you should be able to get back there with the 9/16 box end wrench from up top you may have to move the distributor to get to it

matthufham · 04-24-2005, 05:45 PM

same as above, use the smallest sized rachet you can, but your quarter inch might not do a whole lot compared to a 3/8s. lower the rear of the tranny, and there's more room on top of the tunnel for the extensions to slide in there. make sure you support the front of the tranny.

75Chevy90Kawi · 04-25-2005, 01:27 AM

get one guy to lay on the engine and a second to climb under the truck and hold the wrench on because its a bad angle, then double wrench it

piecesparts · 04-25-2005, 08:16 AM

Take a couple of long extensions and put a flex joint and the socket on it. Get under the truck and run the extensions along the tranny from the rear. I have enough that I can have my ratchet at the rear tube housing and this works every time.

86 GMG · 04-25-2005, 10:34 AM

yeah pretty much you all have hit the nail on the head but i have found i get less busted knuckles with a 9/16 gearwrench from the top of the motor you will have to move the dizzy for this to be easy good luck.

gchemist · 04-25-2005, 07:51 PM

04-24-2005, 02:20 AM	#1
1979_GMC_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Liberty, Iowa Posts: 4	Can't get a wrench on 350 Turbo Tranny bolt! Hi, My brother and I have one freaking bolt left, on the top of the tranny, on the right, that we can't get to. Is there a special wrench designed for this, or any ideas on how to handle it? It's a 4x4 and we are dropping the transfer with it.

04-24-2005, 04:35 AM	#4
1979_GMC_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Liberty, Iowa Posts: 4	Thanks! Thanks for the prompt advice guys and I will relay the info to my brother!

04-24-2005, 01:00 PM	#5
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Yeah, I remember when I came to that bolt but damn if I can't remember what we did besides swearing the he// out of it. I would try that swivel head socket and also try lowering the x-fer case and tranny a little bit. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

04-24-2005, 01:18 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	ive used a four foot extension with a universal joint socket then the 9/16 short socket and ive been able to get it out .. if that dont fit your liking you should be able to get back there with the 9/16 box end wrench from up top you may have to move the distributor to get to it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-25-2005, 01:27 AM	#8
75Chevy90Kawi the green machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: marysville washington Posts: 333	get one guy to lay on the engine and a second to climb under the truck and hold the wrench on because its a bad angle, then double wrench it __________________ 1975 Silverado - 450 horse crate 383 stroker, 20" Centerlines, Flowmaster exhaust, Hooker headers, full MSD ignition & more... 2003 Suzuki TL1000R 1985 Kawasaki JS550 hull - project ski - WILL have - 650, footholds, custom paint, 4* bars, bilge setup, and more... My pictures

04-24-2005, 03:00 AM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Use a pivot head ratchet. Or climb over the engine to get to it.

04-24-2005, 03:29 AM	#3
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	I always had luck by dropping the rear of the tranny/xfer case a little bit and used a swivel socket.

04-24-2005, 05:45 PM	#7
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	same as above, use the smallest sized rachet you can, but your quarter inch might not do a whole lot compared to a 3/8s. lower the rear of the tranny, and there's more room on top of the tunnel for the extensions to slide in there. make sure you support the front of the tranny.

04-25-2005, 08:16 AM	#9
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Take a couple of long extensions and put a flex joint and the socket on it. Get under the truck and run the extensions along the tranny from the rear. I have enough that I can have my ratchet at the rear tube housing and this works every time.

04-25-2005, 10:34 AM	#10
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	yeah pretty much you all have hit the nail on the head but i have found i get less busted knuckles with a 9/16 gearwrench from the top of the motor you will have to move the dizzy for this to be easy good luck. __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

04-25-2005, 07:51 PM	#11
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	__________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

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