[Shotimes] Easiest/Best way to yank a transmission

[Robert Bruce]

Dave,  
Build a set of engine supports like these.....
http://www.shoforum.com/showthread.php?t=9138&highlight=engine+support
I would suggest using 2x6 boards instead of the 2x4s.  With these supports you will be able to drop the sub frame and then the
tranny.  There's no need to pull the motor and no need for an engine hoist.

Bob Bruce
92 w/ a mod or two 

 
-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave Hammond
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 12:55 AM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shotimes] Easiest/Best way to yank a transmission

Hi all-

I have a 94 SHO ATX that is about due for a trans rebuild.  I have decided 
(foolishly?) to do the job myself with the help of a friend who has 
experience with trans rebuilds.  The problem is, my friend is 400 miles away 
and I need to get the thing out of the car myself and take it up there for 
the rebuild.  So, what I need to know is the easiest/best/safest way to pull 
the trans out of the car -- and I would be extra interested in the methods 
that do not involve totally pulling the engine out too.  I have a garage and 
air tools/hand tools, however, no auto-lift other than floor jacks, and 
currently no cherry-picker but I can get one if needed.  I also have a helms 
manual but their procedure seems a tad overkill to me for some reason.  So I 
guess I am looking for some input from those of you out there who have "been 
there - done that".

Thanks in advance,
Dave Hammond
94 ATX
_______________________________________________
Shotimes mailing list
Shotimes@autox.team.net
http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo/shotimes