420a bedplate

[joat09]

I'm looking for any information on removing the bed-plate on a 420a. I have all bolts removed that I can see. It seems like there is something holding it up. I have everything that bolts to the bed-plate off, including the a/c compressor,mains,rods are off. Is there a special technique to removing the bed-plate? Any help would be great at this point.

 

[VelocitàPaola]

I'm looking for any information on removing the bed-plate on a 420a. I have all bolts removed that I can see. It seems like there is something holding it up. I have everything that bolts to the bed-plate off, including the a/c compressor,mains,rods are off. Is there a special technique to removing the bed-plate? Any help would be great at this point.

The bedplate frequently remains wedged on the positioning dowels even after you remove all of the bolts. Simply strike it a few times with a rubber mallet and it'll fall right off.

 

[Diamondrev]

make sure you take off the oil filter housing

 

[joat09]

The bedplate frequently remains wedged on the positioning dowels even after you remove all of the bolts. Simply strike it a few times with a rubber mallet and it'll fall right off.

Thank you. I was thinking it had to be on dowel pins. I did try prying it off though with a pry bar, and it wouldn't come down.

 

[VelocitàPaola]

Thank you. I was thinking it had to be on dowel pins. I did try prying it off though with a pry bar, and it wouldn't come down.

In that case, definitely be sure you removed the oil filter housing like Diamondrev suggested.

 

[david-b]

If the plate has never been taken off, they're a pain. But as stated, hitting with a rubber mallet helps out a lot and even then can still take a good amount of work and time before it pops off.

 

[bullettdsm]

Thank you. I was thinking it had to be on dowel pins. I did try prying it off though with a pry bar, and it wouldn't come down.

Please don't do that

Just to be sure that you got them all, check out this link and scroll down to the bedplate bolts diagram;

2GNT.com - A_Proper_Rebuild

MB

 

[pgarland]

Edit: I have been corrected by both Bullet and Paul, do NOT use a prybar. Rubber mallet is the way to go.

 

[VelocitàPaola]

I'd advise against any sort of sharp metal tools to pry the bedplate off... you really don't want to deeply scratch the mating surfaces.

 

[joat09]

HAHA! I didn't pry it apart like you guys think I did. I just wanted it to move a small apart. I hit it with a deadblow a few times and a friend and I took the bedplate off equally from the dowel pins. Thank you for warning me though.

 

[LukeNag]

can the bedplate be removed with the engine and trans still in the car?

 

[grothe3297venge]

Be a pain in the ass but yes. Why do you want to take just the bed plate out?? Replace bearings or what?

Also holy thread revival dude .

Edit - also don't forget you need to move everything that's in the way to get it out also.. Almost easier to unbolt engine from trans and take the whole thing out.