Auto transmission problem
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From: Sydney
Auto transmission problem
I have an auto transmission in a 1973 that originally had a manual transmission. One of the first steps in the procedure for removing an auto transmission is to remove the transmission mounting crossmember. In my car the transmission crossmember is not removable it is welded as was the case with manuals, can I get the auto gearbox out without moving the engine forward. If I take the extension housing off the rear of the housing will this give me enough clearance to drop the transmission. Any hints would be great.
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From: adamsville tn
have the same problem in my 79 with 700r4 I usually pull engine and tranny both if I need to get into tranny but with th350 i have in the past pulled the tranny without the engine don't think ill try it again. my 77 is auto car thank goodness x-member bolted in still looks like trouble havn't had to pull it yet but will when it gets 700r4
Last edited by chaz alley; Nov 20, 2009 at 11:00 PM.
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Yes an auto trans can be removed without pulling the engine. Depending on your exhaust routing, you may have to move the pipes to drop it. If you need the room, you can slide the tranny to the rear, remove the flex plate to give you more clearance to get the tranny out.
