Reply To: Chrysler 1966 3.5 HP Model is 3601 need some help getting this apart

[Don]

I have never worked on one of these engines, so am just guessing from the pictures…You mention that the pinion will move up and down on the driveshaft, are you sure? You also mention wish you could remove the prop shaft bushing, which I understand….It would seem as though that bushing is getting in the way of pulling that pinion down and off the driveshaft….But, Frank points out that there is that C clip about the driveshaft that would prevent you from pulling it up and out of the gearcase until it is removed….
So, I am thinking that there is a way of sneaking that pinion out of there without removing the bushing, perhaps the pinion is stuck somewhat on the driveshaft because I don’t think that bushing is removable……