Dave, a couple of 4 in bolts with the head cut off and a slot cut in the
end, screwed in to replace the outer two bolts that screw into the block
at the top, make for guides for sliding off and on, plus holds some of
the weight. Aligns it all when you put it back.
The engine usually needs a jack (with wood block to protect) under the
oil pan. I use the scissors one here. That leaves my hydraulic one free
to sit under the tranny. Jack it up so that it just touches and you can
use it to slide the tranny back and forward.
Yes two people help especially as you really can't lift easily under the
dash (where bolts and trolley jack help). but you can do it on your own
as I have done.
Alan
David Mayer wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> Now that the weather has cleared, i have pulled the spit into the
> garage to work on the transmission. I am replacing the clutch with a
> Borg & Beck unit. So tonight i loosened everything up so that it will
> be easier to take off later. I am removing the Transmission from
> inside the car. Now here is my question, do i need to prop something
> under the back end of the engine when i remove the trans.? So that
> the engine does not twist on the mounts?
>
> Does anyone have any secrets to doing this procedure of taking the
> trans out from inside the car? I am assuming it will be easier with
> two people?
>
> Thank you in advance,
> Dave
> '68 Spit...in bits again.
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