How to remove top cover of Muncie SM 465

[Bobs85PU]

How in heavens name do I remove the top cover of the  Muncie SM 465 in my 80 3/4T Pickup? I read the instructions from my 85 Pickup's Service Manual, but I still can't get it off!!!

Instructions would be great...Pics would be icing on the cake!!!

[ralphhemi]

 Remove all the bolts, and backup light switch wire , shift the transmission 1/2 way in to reverse ,than say a prayer wiggle the cover up.   

[Bobs85PU]

That's what I did...and didn't succeed in doing anything except getting frustrated...

[Canadian 4X4]

last time i did one it was about an hour of wiggling cursing and drinking beer before it finally popped out

[Bobs85PU]

Now I know why I didn't succeed...I didn't include any beer!!!!

Thanks for the replies!!!

[Engineer]

Remove all the bolts, and backup light switch wire , shift the transmission 1/2 way in to reverse ,than say a prayer wiggle the cover up.   

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