jacking on tranny
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: minnesota
jacking on tranny
I need to install the center exhaust hanger on my 64. Exhaust was in with no bracket when I bought the car 2 years ago. It looks like I will need to support the tranny and maybe remove the tranny mount to install the bracket. Is there any certain spot I should jack on the tranny? How much can I go up with the transmission once the bolts are out? If I can get it up an inch or two I may be able to slip the bracket in without removing the mount. I think I will use a bottle jack with a hockey puck on top for a cushion. Any suggestion are appreciated Thank for all the help. you guy are great!
Craig
Craig
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From: indy indiana
I too, have always used a piece of pine ,as a non-marring support ,between the jack and whatever. It also helps distribute the load bearing as well gives a broader surface incase of a "twist". Try to stay away from plywood. Do not use masonary blocks of any kind, including bricks.
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From: N J
I just had to do this yesterday on my 69. Was a little more work than I thought it would be. I used a small 2x4 with just a regular floor jack to raise the tranny a little bit After removing the mount I still did not have enough clearance to put the bracket up there so I had to remove the pipes at the exh manifold and pull them down some so the bracket would have enough room to fit.
