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Posted by: bkrantz Jul 3 2020, 09:22 PM

I have removed all case fasteners (20 smaller nuts and/or bolts plus 6 large bolts)--and I have checked at least a dozen times--and compared to various guides. At this point only sealant should be holding the case halves together.

But my gentle and careful efforts have not budged things. And even some slightly more aggressive tapping with a hammer and hardwood dowel has not worked.

What to try next? Any good methods besides the tool that wedges the oil strainer hole open?

Posted by: bdstone914 Jul 3 2020, 10:49 PM

Yes on the tool that inserts into the oil pump cavity.

Posted by: IronHillRestorations Jul 4 2020, 06:12 AM

There's one nut on the lower front of the case that's easy to miss. I'm with Bruce on the oil pump bore splitter. You can gently use a brass drift on the studs. Just don't pry it apart, you'll create an oil leak.

Posted by: cuddy_k Jul 4 2020, 06:16 AM

Try Jake Raby's method...make sure the front main seal and fan hub are still on the engine, then use a prybar between them, making sure that the edge of the bar is definitely pressing on the seal (not the case). If all your bolts are out, the case will split really easy this way....

Posted by: Mark Henry Jul 4 2020, 04:11 PM

Also make sure all the washers are off, they catch on the threads.

Posted by: Jake Raby Jul 4 2020, 06:25 PM

If its fighting you, either the case is being held up by a locating dowel pin, or you’ve left a fastener behind.. My engine rebuild video is a real life saver, here. I show each fastener.

Posted by: cuddy_k Jul 4 2020, 06:45 PM

1000%

Hope you're well, Jake!

Posted by: bkrantz Jul 4 2020, 06:58 PM

Thanks, everyone. Cuddy (and Jake) are the winners. I did some gentle prying on the input shaft seal, and the seam opened along the front the middle. But the rear seam by the flywheel was not cooperating. I resorted to some plastic wedges (door shims) and that did the trick.

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Posted by: Robarabian Jul 4 2020, 10:18 PM

Thats how I did it yesterday.. worked like a charm against the seal..

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