pulling engine
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Racer
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pulling engine
I'm pulling the engine out of my 77 ,the question is I'd like to take the trans out with the engine all at the same time.I just talked to a guy at a rental shop that told me you can't, what do you guys say,has anyone done it ? Engine is a L82 and the trans is a TH400.Taking both out at the same time and reinstalling both is easier than trying to line up the trans and bolting it in.
Thanks,Pete
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Drifting
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I'm pulling the engine out of my 77 ,the question is I'd like to take the trans out with the engine all at the same time.I just talked to a guy at a rental shop that told me you can't, what do you guys say,has anyone done it ? Engine is a L82 and the trans is a TH400.Taking both out at the same time and reinstalling both is easier than trying to line up the trans and bolting it in.
Thanks,Pete
Thanks,Pete
Melting Slicks
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Yes it can be done both ways. Most like to pull engine and trans together. Some say it's easier. last week I tried to install my engine and had trouble getting the engine and trans to line up (see engine install nightmare thread) I reinstalled the engine this wendesday and the damn thing mated into the trans easily (didn't even take but a few minutes, go figure.
Melting Slicks
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Yes it can be done both ways. Last week I had a hard time getting the engine and trans to line up (see engine install nightmare thread) I installed the engine Wendesday and the damn thing mated to the trans easily (go figure).
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how much of a pain is realigning the hood when you re install it?
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Before you remove the hood, make chalk marks around the mounting plate that attaches the hood to the hood support bracket. On install, just line up the chalk marks and tighten fasteners. Do this with a helper.
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That is the only way I've done it. Two times now. Once to remove the old truck engine it had when I bought it to install my ZZ4 and just last year when I replaced my clutch and did some other minor stuff.
Easy and I don't listen to any parts counter guy unless I know them to be gear heads. Just go to your local parts store and get a load leveler. It makes the job a lot easier.
I've always taken it out from the side as the lifts I rented didn't have the reach to go over the front clip. Either side will do.
Easy and I don't listen to any parts counter guy unless I know them to be gear heads. Just go to your local parts store and get a load leveler. It makes the job a lot easier.
I've always taken it out from the side as the lifts I rented didn't have the reach to go over the front clip. Either side will do.
Le Mans Master
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The engine and trans can certainly be pulled together but it is more work that way, particularly with an automatic. If the trans stays in the car, its 6 bolts on the trans and 3 on the converter. You have to unbolt all that after the engine and trans are out anyway. You don't touch the driveshaft, crossmember, shifter and cooling lines if the trans stays in. And, you can leave the hood on.
Melting Slicks
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just mark around the hinges with a pencil, and then you can alaign it up easier. I pulled the engine out by itself, pulling the transmission out first fron underneath(by myself). the engine came out easy(doing it by myself again). the car was on tall jackstands, very high, enough to roll the trans under the car while on a floor jack. this was on a 76 with a removable transmission support.
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To line up the hood drill a hole in the hinge between the two bolts - (new sharp bit) 1/8 or 3/32 diameter or so. Use a stop on the drill so it only goes through the hinge and mounting plate - not the top of the hood. You can pull a bolt from the hood to see / feel how much room there is.
When you put the hood back on use 2 drill bits (same as the hole size) and put them into the hinge - the hood will align perfectly. Put black silicone in the holes. Done..
I pull the radiator support and pulled the engine and trans. No issue - again from the side. Kind of a 45 degree pull.
When you put the hood back on use 2 drill bits (same as the hole size) and put them into the hinge - the hood will align perfectly. Put black silicone in the holes. Done..
I pull the radiator support and pulled the engine and trans. No issue - again from the side. Kind of a 45 degree pull.
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The key point is the engine crane goes in on the side of the car and not the front like on most cars as several people have said.
I never had a problem pulling the hood and normally I pull and install the engine and trans together. It's what your used to. Pulling the driveshaft, cooling lines and trans linkage really isn't a big deal. It also let's you change the transmission seals easier.but there is no right or wrong way.
I never had a problem pulling the hood and normally I pull and install the engine and trans together. It's what your used to. Pulling the driveshaft, cooling lines and trans linkage really isn't a big deal. It also let's you change the transmission seals easier.but there is no right or wrong way.
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The key point is the engine crane goes in on the side of the car and not the front like on most cars as several people have said.
I never had a problem pulling the hood and normally I pull and install the engine and trans together. It's what your used to. Pulling the driveshaft, cooling lines and trans linkage really isn't a big deal. It also let's you change the transmission seals easier.but there is no right or wrong way.
I never had a problem pulling the hood and normally I pull and install the engine and trans together. It's what your used to. Pulling the driveshaft, cooling lines and trans linkage really isn't a big deal. It also let's you change the transmission seals easier.but there is no right or wrong way.
Le Mans Master
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Sure, if your crane is long enough., for that matter you don't need an engine crane at all just something you can hook a winch come along or block and tackle to and have at it.
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The key point is the engine crane goes in on the side of the car and not the front like on most cars as several people have said.