1980 4 speed removal: Need procedure
Drifting
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 1,542
Likes: 43
From: Plano TX
I have an 80 buts it's been a while:
On the 80 the exhaust runs under the crossmember so easier to remove.
*Remove exhaust
*Use a 12 point 1/4 inch socket and extensions to undo all ujoint starp bolts on trans and diff. To to the diff I go parallel to the drive shaft and over diff front cross member. I use 1/4 drive for more room.
*jack stand under rear of trans
* back off Parking brake adjustment on cable and remove bolt from cable pully
*remove cross member
*remove shifter handle/arm
*disconnect speedo and backup light plug
*Try to remove trans yoke and remove drive shaft if room. If cannot remove drive shaft leave and just remove yoke
*Jack under trans and remove the 4 bolts from bell housing
On the 80 the exhaust runs under the crossmember so easier to remove.
*Remove exhaust
*Use a 12 point 1/4 inch socket and extensions to undo all ujoint starp bolts on trans and diff. To to the diff I go parallel to the drive shaft and over diff front cross member. I use 1/4 drive for more room.
*jack stand under rear of trans
* back off Parking brake adjustment on cable and remove bolt from cable pully
*remove cross member
*remove shifter handle/arm
*disconnect speedo and backup light plug
*Try to remove trans yoke and remove drive shaft if room. If cannot remove drive shaft leave and just remove yoke
*Jack under trans and remove the 4 bolts from bell housing
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 3,004
Likes: 104
From: NC
Perfect time for a manual...
One note be prepared for weight and when comes out of bellhousing it'll get away from you. It's hard to get them up high enough to slip a trans on a jack out/in.
When reinstall it get 2 replacement bolts and cut heads off. Making studs to align trans on while you Start other 2 bolts then Swap studs for bolts.
Don't forget drain fluid out 1st...
One note be prepared for weight and when comes out of bellhousing it'll get away from you. It's hard to get them up high enough to slip a trans on a jack out/in.
When reinstall it get 2 replacement bolts and cut heads off. Making studs to align trans on while you Start other 2 bolts then Swap studs for bolts.
Don't forget drain fluid out 1st...
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 13,082
Likes: 3,399
From: SW Florida.
2 align studs. Take a cutoff wheel and cut a screwdriver slot in the top of the stud. Probably won't need it, but if they're kind of tight to get out it'll make life a little bit easier.
