gmJake Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 In 1972, I purchased a 1966 Triumph Spitfire. The sales price was heavily discounted simply because it needed a clutch. Since I had become proficient at parking lot burnouts - and replacing clutches - in my 1961 Chevrolet BelAir, I figured that I had made a super shrewd deal with the Spitfire. After purchasing a clutch disc, pressure plate, and throwout bearing, off to the garage I went. I put the Spitfire up on jackstands and slid underneath to remove the driveshaft, transmission, and bell housing. Hmmm. It seemed like there were a bunch of frame members in the way. I unbolted every bolt I could find and removed everything I could, but there was no way that I could get to all the transmission and driveshaft bolts, much less find enough room to wriggle the transmission and bell housing out. Now what? Off I went to purchase a shop manual. Boy, was I surprised when I read the section on clutch replacement that began with, "remove the driver and passenger seat cushions, remove the carpet, and remove the transmission tunnel." Holy smokes! The transmission is removed from INSIDE the car. My gearhead buddies all had a good laugh, and from that day forward, I became a firm believer in the value of a shop manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 The kind-a junk I used to buy a service manual was a must have, usually picked up the day I got the vehicle. Funny story about the Spitfire clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Hahahahaha that's awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggs Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgowen343 Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 LMAO been there done that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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