Re: Overdrive Install

From: SloMoIV(at)aol.com
Date: Sun Mar 19 2000 - 09:45:23 CST


In a message dated 3/18/2000 4:06:36 PM Pacific Standard Time,
dougbilesky(at)home.com writes:

<< I have removed the gearbox without the engine.
 I unbolted the tail pipe from the manifold.
 I removed the downpipe where the oil is added to the rocker cover( up top
 close to the firewall).
 This allowed for enough room for the engine to tilt.
 I too have an OD and was able to drop gearbox to do my clutch. >>

Its also a good idea to loosen the motor mount bolts to give the engine a bit
more room to tilt and lessen the stress on the mounts.

Removing both the engine & tranny together might be easier, but if you don't
have an engine hoist on hand.....

Dick Sanders
Seattle



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