Re: [FWDLK] How do I disconnect trans and remove the 383?

[Bob Moore <remoore@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Lou,

Not too hard as long as you can turn the engine!  The trick is to remove the
shield at the front of the bell housing and get a long wrench, 5/8" or so up
between the torque converter and the pan, and remove the ~6 nuts that hold
the converter to the crank.  Then undo all the bolts from the bellhousing,
starter and cooling lines, then just slide the engine forward ~1" and your
free to lift that puppy out!

Have fun,

-Bob

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Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 9:25 AM
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Subject: [FWDLK] How do I disconnect trans and remove the 383?

Hi all,

I want to remove the 383 from my '59 Dodge while leaving the TorqueFlite 
in place.   Can it be done ?

As I recall, the crankshaft sticks out the rear of the engine. Does the 
torque converter bolt to the flywheel or a flange, or is it a splined 
shaft and everything just slides apart?  I have not yet removed the 
bottom cover to look up in there...just trying to learn in advance, and 
my shop manual ain't here yet. 

Also, it looks pretty tight under there. Does the engine have to slide 
forward at all/much to unbolt it from the trans?  looks like the oil pan 
will hit the front cross member after an inch or so, unless it gets 
lifted about 8 inches, which I dont thik is possible.

Any tips would be appreciated.  Meantime I am removing all the 
accessories, intake, unbolting exhaust, etc, etc. in preparation.

Regards,
Lou

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