Bear with me, it's probably a stupid question but I'm tired and I just happened to look at things underneath today as I pulled the oil pan and rods&pistons out.... and I thought, "Hmm, what's stopping the crank from coming out if i unbolt the torque converter and the bearing caps?" Is it possible?

I have to get it out and have the rod bearing journals machined.

I have no trouble pulling the engine, I was just wondering.... why would I if its not needed?


Jan