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Old Jul 9, 2022 | 11:40 AM
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Help! Clutch replacement

I am attempting my first clutch replacement. MY truck is a 1961 F100, 223 with three on the tree. I found a YouTube video of said job on a 1966 F100 as a reference only to find that mine looks nothing like that one. My bell housing looks to be the rear motor mounts also. Dumb questions start here: Can I remove the clutch, pressure plate and flywheel without supporting the engine to remove the bell housing? Any reference videos of this on a 61? Thanks in advance!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2022 | 01:31 PM
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You don't need to remove the bellhousing, drop the cover under it, then remove the clutch and flywheel.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2022 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by slabhunter
I am attempting my first clutch replacement. MY truck is a 1961 F100, 223 with three on the tree.
I wish I was there to see/help! My skills are at the gopher level on this-but amazingly enough I’ve learned a bunch by watching and helping!

Amy chance you could take pics or roll video?

I have a ‘64 with the same engine & transmission setup. Subbed.

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Old Jul 10, 2022 | 07:58 AM
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You don't need to remove the bellhousing, drop the cover under it, then remove the clutch and flywheel.
X2 it's that simple. Do the throw out bearing at the same time as the clutch and check the pilot bushing in the end of the crank.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2022 | 10:33 AM
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UPDATE! I got it out! Not looking forward to the install. I’m guessing it is two bolts install, turn the flywheel, install two more etc? How do I check the pilot bushing? I’m taking the whole thing to a clutch shop about an hour from me for repair/replace tomorrow. Thanks for all y’all’s help!!!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2022 | 12:09 PM
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For the poor bushing is as simple as making sure it’s not bagged up, chipped, and since your taking it to a shop just have them get you a new bushing, I’ve always replaced mine when I have done a clutch
 
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