Quick Engine Pull Question
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jackson MI
Quick Engine Pull Question
I've got a '93 6-speed that I'm trying to pull. I'm about to unbolt the tranny from the bell housing. The idea is to slide it forward and pull it up.
I have pulled the crank pulley, do I need to pull the hub as well for clearance? Thanks for the help
I have pulled the crank pulley, do I need to pull the hub as well for clearance? Thanks for the help
Instructor
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From: Pittsburgh Penna.
I agree, disconne cting the bellhousing and leaving the the bellhousing and trans connected will give you significantly more room to work with. If this the first time you have done this kind of job I would also suggest that you take pictures as you go of any wire connections or use masking tape and a Sharpie to label everything. Will make things much easier going back together.
Safety Car
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From: Charleston SC
No you do not have to pull the hub and unless you just like extra work you can do it exactly how you are now with leaving the trany in place and pulling the motor with the bell housing. I have done it this way several times with no problems.
Here is an old shot of my 355 going in, we did the 383 the same way
Here is an old shot of my 355 going in, we did the 383 the same way
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jackson MI
All the search info says leave the bell housing on.
I've done this many times, but that was before I converted to a 6-speed.
I'll try leaving the hub on and see how she goes. I'm off to the garage for more fun. Thanks for the info
I've done this many times, but that was before I converted to a 6-speed.
I'll try leaving the hub on and see how she goes. I'm off to the garage for more fun. Thanks for the info
Burning Brakes
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From: The land of 10,000 lakes ,Minnesota 89 coupe 6speed with 383 and 89 roadster 6speed bonestock with XXX low miles
I pulled my engine in my 89 coupe a few years back (I pulled the 6speed and bell housing) I did not need to pull off the crank pulley I also pulled the distributor the let the motor tip back slightly it makes getting the top bell housing bolts easier to remove!
The engine comes almost straigt up without removing the hood!
The engine comes almost straigt up without removing the hood!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jackson MI
Well, it came out nicely with the hub still on it. I had to shake an pull a bit to get it off of the tranny but it came out. 
I think getting it back it will be a bit more of a pain, but isn't that always the case.
I think getting it back it will be a bit more of a pain, but isn't that always the case.
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