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Fatback · 07-01-2005, 10:45 PM

I started disassembling the 250 tonight, and I need a little help. I'm wondering if it would be easier to remove the engine with or without the transmission. It has a 3 speed. Any help from someone who's "been there done that" would be much appreciated.

70GMCer · 07-02-2005, 07:24 AM

I'm in the middle of rebuilding my 350 and I had pulled both at the same time. It is a lot easier putting everything back together out of the truck. I am, though, converting to a 350 turbo auto. I have always pulled both motor and trans. together. That way, you can replace any seals, clutch, bearings, etc. while it's out.......I'm hoping to get my mtr/trans back in the truck this weekend.......

krue · 07-02-2005, 07:41 AM

It's always been easier to me to pull both together, you don't have to aggrivate with the bellhousing bolts and such.

Green Machine · 07-02-2005, 02:02 PM

I've done it both ways, but with a small 3 or 4 speed manual, or an auto trans 2wd,
it really is easier and better to pull both out at same time. 4wd or large granny low 4 speed, I would be inclined to just pull the engine only.

matthufham · 07-02-2005, 02:24 PM

it's much easier to unbolt the trans when it's out of the truck. just pull them both at once.

07-01-2005, 10:45 PM	#1
Fatback Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Central FL Posts: 126	Rebuild Underway! I started disassembling the 250 tonight, and I need a little help. I'm wondering if it would be easier to remove the engine with or without the transmission. It has a 3 speed. Any help from someone who's "been there done that" would be much appreciated. __________________ 70 C/10 LWB 69 Cougar 68 Mustang 68 GMC 4X4 SWB

07-02-2005, 07:24 AM	#2
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	I'm in the middle of rebuilding my 350 and I had pulled both at the same time. It is a lot easier putting everything back together out of the truck. I am, though, converting to a 350 turbo auto. I have always pulled both motor and trans. together. That way, you can replace any seals, clutch, bearings, etc. while it's out.......I'm hoping to get my mtr/trans back in the truck this weekend....... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

07-02-2005, 07:41 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	It's always been easier to me to pull both together, you don't have to aggrivate with the bellhousing bolts and such. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-02-2005, 02:02 PM	#4
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	I've done it both ways, but with a small 3 or 4 speed manual, or an auto trans 2wd, it really is easier and better to pull both out at same time. 4wd or large granny low 4 speed, I would be inclined to just pull the engine only. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

07-02-2005, 02:24 PM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	it's much easier to unbolt the trans when it's out of the truck. just pull them both at once.



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