What is the easiest way to get Bellhousing bolts out? My Dad ballooned the torque converter and now trying to replace it is giving us hell.

 

Rotate them counter-clockwise.

I find the upper ones easiest to get to from above with a SHORT box-end wrench.

 

The previous owner torqued one of the lower ones down so much, I (305 pounds) can't bust it lose putting all my weight into it.

 

Quit complaining and get off the computer and get back to work son. Remember lefty loosy, righty tighty!!! Get the 4 foot extension for the top bolts.

 

I've taken HUNDREDS of transmissions out of cars. I have NEVER YET come across one that beat me. NOT ONE.

Yeah I'm a gorilla... I'm 6'1", 140 lbs. I blow away in a mild breeze. So I can't do A DAMN THING with my weight: I actually have to DO WORK instead of relying on gravity. I can't just hang on stuff and expect anything to happen.

Could be as simple as a longer wrench. Get up, go to Sears, see what's available.

Get off yer keyboard, think a little bit, get yer elbow grease on, and put in a little effort. Amazing things happen when you refuse to admit defeat. Speaking strictly for myself, a cornered but DETERMINED animal is a dangerous thing.

 

When you get it out, install and remove the trans another 2 times in 1 week. You'll be able to do it in an hour after that.

 

Long extensions SUCK.

Use a SHORT box-end wrench, from above. About 100 times easier.

 

i had my tranny out for a torque converter repair a few
months ago-with my crossfire injection and all the
wiring and hoses in place(which i did not want to
disturb)i could not get to the upper bolts-had to
get a few long extensions together and along with a
swivel on the socket end,went up over the tranny and got them that way Supported the engine under the
pan with a wood block and did not move it at all.
Got my lincoln floor jack under the tranny,disengaged
from engine,lowered down.
Had the car up on stands a couple feet in the air.