add flat bladed cuts the the bolts after cutting heads so u can use a screw
driver to remove the studs u made

Carl wrote:

> Pull one bolt from the bellhousing, take it to the hardware store. Get 4
> just like it, but 5 or so inches longer. When you get home, cut the heads
> off and taper the ends. Install the 4 rods you made when you take out the 4
> lower bellhousing bolts. This will allow the trans to slide back free of the
> pilot bearing upon removal, and will make alignment for re-install VERY
> easy.
>
> HTH
>
> Carl
>
> "JimG" > wrote in message
> ...
> > The tranny has locked up again in neutral... this time it ain't comin'
> > out. Any words of wisdom before I yank it out?
> > happened once before several months ago... but I jiggled, pounded, etc.
> > and it started working again. Stick shift goes left to right but wont go
> > in any gear.... engine off/on, clutch in/out, rock back and forth... all
> > that stuff. NV3550 my ars!#@*#
> > --
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >
> > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
> > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
> > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
> > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
> > Warn X8000i
> >
> >