pulling motor ?s
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Racer
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From: wharton tx
pulling motor ?s
i am about to pull my motor on my 78 4spd,motor needs to be rebuilt, would it be easier to pull motor and tranny or just motor alone?
will be putting new centerforce clutch kit and new motor. i just want to know which way will be easier? thanks corvette forum
will be putting new centerforce clutch kit and new motor. i just want to know which way will be easier? thanks corvette forum
Melting Slicks
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Pull 'em both. I've pulled the engine/tranny from my car twice and pulled both at the same time with no problems.
It's much easier to reassembel it all when it's out of the car...unless you have a lift. 
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Racer
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From: wharton tx
Originally Posted by vetteonr
When I did mine last spring I just pulled the engine. If you're not doing anything to the tranny, just leave it where it is.
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Originally Posted by Bob Onit
Does the crossmember unbolt on the 78 or is it fixed?
Rick B.
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The clutch kit just bolts right up to the flywheel. Just make sure your flywheel is in good shape, no grooves or warpage. Sometimes it can be resurfaced, but since it's apart, it's best to just get a new one. Make sure you use the alignment tool the kit comes with. A new throw-out bearing is a must also. It should come with the kit. That goes on the shaft of the tranny in the bellhousing......
When you lower the engine in place, slowly mate it to tranny to line up the splines. Wiggle it a little until you feel it mesh, and it should slide right in.
When you lower the engine in place, slowly mate it to tranny to line up the splines. Wiggle it a little until you feel it mesh, and it should slide right in.
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Racer
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From: wharton tx
Originally Posted by vetteonr
The clutch kit just bolts right up to the flywheel. Just make sure your flywheel is in good shape, no grooves or warpage. Sometimes it can be resurfaced, but since it's apart, it's best to just get a new one. Make sure you use the alignment tool the kit comes with. A new throw-out bearing is a must also. It should come with the kit. That goes on the shaft of the tranny in the bellhousing......
When you lower the engine in place, slowly mate it to tranny to line up the splines. Wiggle it a little until you feel it mesh, and it should slide right in.
When you lower the engine in place, slowly mate it to tranny to line up the splines. Wiggle it a little until you feel it mesh, and it should slide right in.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Blair Winch Project
If the car was built with a manual trans the crossmember is fixed.
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Rick B.
I have never pulled an engine with a standard shift without leaving the transmission attached to the engine.
I dont imagine it's too easy to line up the input shaft on a standard with the clutch disc upon the re-install.
Never tried it though.
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It's really not that difficult (at least mine wasn't). But then again, I've only done one. The wiggle room you have while the engine is still supported by the cherry picker helps out a lot.
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Originally Posted by vetteonr
It's really not that difficult (at least mine wasn't). But then again, I've only done one. The wiggle room you have while the engine is still supported by the cherry picker helps out a lot.
When I did the 327 in my '68...it went in pretty easy!! Not sure if I was lucky or good. I figured just luck!!!
I never even used an alignment tool. Just bolted the clutch up and used my finger for alignment!!
Just be patient and pay attention to details. All will be fine, and when you light it off, it is VERY SWEET music!!!
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Originally Posted by DIP51
When I did the 327 in my '68...it went in pretty easy!! Not sure if I was lucky or good. I figured just luck!!!
I never even used an alignment tool. Just bolted the clutch up and used my finger for alignment!!
Just be patient and pay attention to details. All will be fine, and when you light it off, it is VERY SWEET music!!!
