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bean · 08-30-2015, 06:56 PM

replacing the engine in my 72 have everything unbolted ready to pull... any magic trick to separating the engine from the tranny? thanks

*Taibo* · 08-30-2015, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bean

replacing the engine in my 72 have everything unbolted ready to pull... any magic trick to separating the engine from the tranny? thanks

Standard or auto? They come apart differently.

bean · 08-30-2015, 07:19 PM

it's an automatic. never dealt with an auto before always dealt with manuals in the past.

cooperhw · 08-30-2015, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bean

it's an automatic. never dealt with an auto before always dealt with manuals in the past.

Be sure you have the transmission & back of motor well supported. Otherwise the motor will tip backwards after it snaps off the ear on the transmission when u break the last bolt loose. Ask me how I know.
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57larry · 08-30-2015, 07:27 PM

take the bolts out of the bellhousing and pull it apart

Money_pit · 08-30-2015, 07:31 PM

Just one of many ways, I like to take torque converters bolts out and leave converter in trans. Just an option

*Taibo* · 08-30-2015, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bean

it's an automatic. never dealt with an auto before always dealt with manuals in the past.

Support the rear of the engine with a jack or a jackstand, remove the bolts in the bell housing. Remove the rear transmission mount. If you can remove the transmission cross member do so but if you can't you'll just have to jack it a bit higher to clear it. The transmission will be hanging off the guide pins in front so raise it up with a trans jack or a trolley jack just enough to remove the pressure on the guide pins and roll it back.

REEDS 72 · 08-30-2015, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Money_pit

Just one of many ways, I like to take torque converters bolts out and leave converter in trans. Just an option

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69chevytrucker · 08-30-2015, 10:38 PM

take a ratchet strap and strap up the trans just in front of the pan hook cherry picker to the engine and take it out
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**kwmech** · 08-31-2015, 12:37 AM

Funny that nobody mentioned about unbolting the torque converter first, then unbolt the bell housing

CastIron · 08-31-2015, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

Funny that nobody mentioned about unbolting the torque converter first, then unbolt the bell housing

This is the correct way to do it. Unbolt the torque converter then push the torque converter slightly back towards the transmission. Support the transmission and then unbolt the bellhousing. You may have to pry a little to get it apart, but make sure all the bolts are out first!

hamjet · 08-31-2015, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CastIron

This is the correct way to do it. Unbolt the torque converter then push the torque converter slightly back towards the transmission. Support the transmission and then unbolt the bellhousing. You may have to pry a little to get it apart, but make sure all the bolts are out first!

Also, make sure anything like trans. cooler lines aren't hooked to the oil pan clips, any kickdown cables, etc....

hamjet · 08-31-2015, 06:27 AM

Notice 3 torque converter bolt to flex plate holes and supported transmission. Also if it still has the flywheel dust cover on it has to be removed..

RustyBucket · 08-31-2015, 08:46 AM

I "SEPARATED" my new powerglide from the engine in my '70 Nova a couple of weeks ago. Easy removal, didn't have to mess with those pesky bell housing bolts. Rotated the trans about 30deg. behind the engine on the launch.

cooperhw · 08-31-2015, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RustyBucket

I "SEPARATED" my new powerglide from the engine in my '70 Nova a couple of weeks ago. Easy removal, didn't have to mess with those pesky bell housing bolts. Rotated the trans about 30deg. behind the engine on the launch.

Makes those flex plate bolts easy to get to.

Money_pit · 08-31-2015, 10:46 AM

Ouch!!!

08-30-2015, 06:56 PM	#1
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	separating engine from tranny replacing the engine in my 72 have everything unbolted ready to pull... any magic trick to separating the engine from the tranny? thanks

08-30-2015, 07:19 PM	#3
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: separating engine from tranny it's an automatic. never dealt with an auto before always dealt with manuals in the past.

08-30-2015, 07:27 PM	#5
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: separating engine from tranny take the bolts out of the bellhousing and pull it apart

08-30-2015, 07:31 PM	#6
Money_pit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 131	Re: separating engine from tranny Just one of many ways, I like to take torque converters bolts out and leave converter in trans. Just an option __________________ 71 C10 Finally took a leap and did the 5.3 4l80e swap. Running the Holley Terminator Xmax. Still working bugs out.

08-30-2015, 10:38 PM	#9
69chevytrucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 1,248	Re: separating engine from tranny take a ratchet strap and strap up the trans just in front of the pan hook cherry picker to the engine and take it out

08-31-2015, 12:37 AM	#10
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,595	Re: separating engine from tranny Funny that nobody mentioned about unbolting the torque converter first, then unbolt the bell housing

08-31-2015, 06:27 AM	#13
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: separating engine from tranny Notice 3 torque converter bolt to flex plate holes and supported transmission. Also if it still has the flywheel dust cover on it has to be removed.. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

08-31-2015, 08:46 AM	#14
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: separating engine from tranny I "SEPARATED" my new powerglide from the engine in my '70 Nova a couple of weeks ago. Easy removal, didn't have to mess with those pesky bell housing bolts. Rotated the trans about 30deg. behind the engine on the launch. Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

08-31-2015, 10:46 AM	#16
Money_pit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 131	Re: separating engine from tranny Ouch!!! __________________ 71 C10 Finally took a leap and did the 5.3 4l80e swap. Running the Holley Terminator Xmax. Still working bugs out.



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