Installing Engine+Transmission together
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Richardson Tx.
Installing Engine+Transmission together
I am getting close to installing my 4 spd trans. and engine back into the car...
Should I install the shift linkage and shifter onto the transmission before installing into the car? I seem to recall that the shifter is difficult to get to once the transmission is installled..
Should I install the shift linkage and shifter onto the transmission before installing into the car? I seem to recall that the shifter is difficult to get to once the transmission is installled..
8th Gear
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I installed them the engine and trans together. I use a hurst shifter and set it up(shift rods)before I replaced the trans to get it right, then removed the shifter for the install because clearance is tight then put it back on. Not to bad a job.
Team Owner
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From: Redondo Beach, California
Info for people who haven;t worked on their stock Muncie shifter......... The shifter is not attached to the transmission. It's attached to a bracket that's mounted to the trans crossmember. The last time I installed a transmission, the shifter was in place with the shift rods hanging down. After installing the transmission, then attach the rods to the transmission levers.
Safety Car
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From: WAY DEEP INSIDE AMERICO,YES YOU LIVE HERE TO!! TX
Originally Posted by lowbuck72
You gotta do some serious tilting to get them both in together. I didn't have a helper at the time.
I ruined the front end paint doing it like that, even with help 
Good luck
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Le Mans Master
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From: Fremont CA
Originally Posted by Garys 68
Kinda looks like if you jack up the rear end and tilt the engine using a leveler, it should work.
Advanced
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From: Baton Rouge Louisiana
Engine Install
Put the car on jack stands, remove the front wheel and go in from the side. This makes it very easy to install engine and trans at one time. The use of an engine leveler is a must.
