Engine/trans removal/installation in boxcars; was: a '68 Question

["Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>]

While the engine and transmission can be installed as a unit, the way the
FSM recommends is much easier, and probably results in less "collateral
damage".  That recommended method is to install the engine first, being
careful to provide support for the engine at the rear so it does not stress
the front engine mounts, then install the transmission from under the car.
I've done it both ways; if I am stripping the complete front end off the car
for some other reason, I do remove the whole assembly in one chunk, but that
takes some really good lifting and positioning equipment to do it safely and
without damaging anything.

Dick Benjamin

-----Original Message-----
From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ken & Tracie
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 5:49 AM
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Subject: IML: Attention Dave in Arizona, Plus a '68 Question


To get this on topic, I would appreciate some advice on installing the
engine and transmission into a '68. Since neither are in the car at the
moment, any suggestions on which to install first...the chicken or the egg,
er, the engine or the transmission? This is going to be the first time I
have ever installed these components in a car that did not have a removable
transmission cross member.

K.





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