1937Flywheel removal

[Anthony Stout]

Rear differential and torque tube removal 

[Mark Gregush]

1937 what? Not sure what rear differential and torque tube removal has to do with the flywheel unless you are asking how to remove same to pull the transmission to get to flywheel? Still would help to say what brand of car you are asking about in the title and little more information on what you are doing in the question.

[keiser31]

42 minutes ago, Mark Gregush said:

1937 what? Not sure what rear differential and torque tube removal has to do with the flywheel unless you are asking how to remove same to pull the transmission to get to flywheel? Still would help to say what brand of car you are asking about in the title and little more information on what you are doing in the question.

1937 Buick is what he has in his profile.

[trini]

If it is a 37 Buick the rear coil spring or U bolts , whichever it is , must be removed, the brakes lines must be disconnected and the tube at the transmission must also be disconnected . IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THE THREAD ON THE RIGHT SIDE IS COUNTER CLOCKWISE.  The entire rear assembly must be pulled backwards . That means jacking the frame and blocking . The transmission can then be unbolted at this point . The gear leaver tower will have to be removed from inside the cab. Remove the bolts from the clutch plate . Now the flywheel position must be marked in relation to the threaded holes in the crankshaft . That is very important,.It depends on the model of the engine, the flywheel will not come off through the bell housing. I keeps bouncing on the side of the bell housing.You may have to remove the oil pan and loosen the main bolts a little and drop the crankshaft to clear the flywheel. That is what I had to do on my 1941 Buick century to remove and  machine the flywheel face. You can also use a hacksaw and cut a 'V' in the bell housing where the flywheel jams instead of removing the oil pan. Make sure to renew the transmission pilot bearing or bushing whatever it may be. Check ring gear for wear. Because there is so much work involved in replacing a worn clutch  mechanics were reluctant to remove the flywheel and left  face of flywheel rough. Short cut.