727 Tailshaft removal ?

Kent mosby said

Is this common to have it in this position? Can I do as you said and rotate the tailshaft to get access? Or will I have to lower 6-8 inches?

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Thought the plate was under the trans cross member pad on both the 727 / 904. Makes me wonder if yours is older.

I would assume that once the tail housing bolts are out, it would spin so you have access to the clip as the other tail housing do. And as Demon said, duck bill spread pliers are necessary...