Pull Engine & Transmission Together?
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Racer
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From: Forrest City Ar
Pull Engine & Transmission Together?
I know that this has been asked and answered before but this will be my first time. OE coming out of a 78 L-48 and a 350 with a 2004r going back in. Would it be a big help to put the car up on a lift? have access thu nephew's friends but would rather do at my place. I should be able to get a veteran chevy mechanic to lend a hand since he owe my dad money. I am really thankful for all the help everyone extends here.
Tom
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From: Columbia Missouri
Since you're replacing the transmission with the engine, yes it will be easier to pull both at the same time. You will want a good load leveler, and it would make things very easy on you to remove the radiator and core support. I don't know if the hood HAS to come off but it's certainly easier.
Also, take off a wheel and go in from the side if you try it with the hood on.
Also, take off a wheel and go in from the side if you try it with the hood on.
Instructor
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From: Somerville NJ
I pulled the same out of my 74 together with no hood but I have a beme and chain fall to get enough hight that my be a problem if you are using a engin puller. The pair is quite heavy again not sure about a stand alone engin puller.
Melting Slicks
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From: Moon Township PA
Since you're replacing the transmission with the engine, yes it will be easier to pull both at the same time. You will want a good load leveler, and it would make things very easy on you to remove the radiator and core support. I don't know if the hood HAS to come off but it's certainly easier.
Also, take off a wheel and go in from the side if you try it with the hood on.
Also, take off a wheel and go in from the side if you try it with the hood on.
Racer
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From: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (home in Colorado Springs)
Take BOTH out at the same time. Images here; http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2658106/2
Problem is the long snout of the Vette. You'll have to do as I did; set up the hoist from the side, inch it forward, set the engine/tranny combo down on front crossmember and reposistion the hoist to the front for final removal.
Problem is the long snout of the Vette. You'll have to do as I did; set up the hoist from the side, inch it forward, set the engine/tranny combo down on front crossmember and reposistion the hoist to the front for final removal.
Racer
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From: Florida
as has been said, from the side is the only way unless using a chain fall. i would suggest taking out the distributor as well, i know with a new summit hoist boom all the way out i had the hook attached about 4 links up from the 4 intake/carb bolts and that gave me good room but anymore links and i was hard pressed to get up and over the fenders with reasonable margin.......
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Racer
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From: Forrest City Ar
Yeah, what he said! Seriously, though, this is the way to go. Mark around your hood hinges with a white crayon. That way, when it is time to reinstall the hood, you merely line up the crayon marks and hood hinge and you are aligned. In addition, if this is your first time pulling an engine, I would recommend the book, How To Rebuild Your Small Block Chevy. It has lots of nice to know stuff for pulling the engine, including how to reinstall the distributor and all of those "oh, by the way, did you remember...?" kind of things.
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Racer
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From: Virginia Beach VA
I'd get the rebuild book(s). Theres two in particular that I goto all the time to look up data.
How to Rebuild Your Small-Block Chevy by David Vizard (mentioned above)
and
How to Build a Small Block Chevy (for the street) by Jim Richardson (its in color, too)
Both present thoughts on the same topic, but its nice to have contrasting points of view... I honestly use these two books more than I ever use my chassis service manual when it comes to my engine.
How to Rebuild Your Small-Block Chevy by David Vizard (mentioned above)
and
How to Build a Small Block Chevy (for the street) by Jim Richardson (its in color, too)
Both present thoughts on the same topic, but its nice to have contrasting points of view... I honestly use these two books more than I ever use my chassis service manual when it comes to my engine.
