Bottom Rear Bell Housing Bolt

[DaveInMI]

Hope somebody has a better answer than my guess.  Can I get to the bottom rear bell housing bolt on an OC3 without taking off the track frame guide support?  If yes, how?  Thanks in advance.

[ggibby]

Dave, Maybe.
Try supporting the frame and loosen the support cross piece and see if the bolt will clear.
But this may all be for not, because if you are going to be removing the the bell housing you will need clearance to pull it back away from the tractor's flywheel housing.
My 2 cents: Your working on the middle of the tractor.
Dismount the brackets and the Flywheel housing.
You want to be sure that the bolts the mount these things together are in good condition.
I have an OC-3 in pieces and had two broken off bolts in the flywheel housing.
I hope yours are in better condition! but why not replace these while your working on this part of the tractor.
There are two bolts that are hidden from view and unless you have X-ray vision you may have no idea if thay are any good.
Good luck with your project, keep coming back to let use know how things are moving along.
Keep Well,
Regards,
George Gibby:)

[DaveInMI]

I have everything out but the bellhousing.  I've been through final drives, rollers, sprockets, and now the engine.  The transmission input shaft will need a bearing and I have a model A transmission to put in.  I will have many more questions.  Thanks again.

[ggibby]

Dave, exellent.
What are you doing for a bell housing to mount the model A transmission?
I just found out that the SAE size for these tractors is a Size Five.
Keep us informed on your progress.
Keep Well,
George Gibby:)