Transmission Removal ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kyull67 · 04-13-2007, 09:58 AM

Is it possible to remove and replace a transmission in a 67 with a 350 with out pulling the engine. Seems like there's no room to get to the bolts.

brak · 04-13-2007, 10:04 AM

I'm guessing that you have a V8 mounted in the I6 position (or 4x4), with the engine almost completely against the firewall.

If so, it would be tough

sneakysnake · 04-13-2007, 10:07 AM

Yes, Be sure to support the back of the motor.

kyull67 · 04-13-2007, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brak

I'm guessing that you have a V8 mounted in the I6 position (or 4x4), with the engine almost completely against the firewall.

If so, it would be tough

Yes, It's mounted where the six went. I guess I'll just pull the motor.

1lowdiesel · 04-13-2007, 02:27 PM

just pull the front end off. w/ that out of the way you will be able to reach right in there and get to them. not to mention it only takes about 20min to pull the whole thing off it . it only like 12 bolts.

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JHART · 04-13-2007, 03:09 PM

Is there a difference in the engine mounts between a 67 and a 72? I have a 72 and i just put the truck on a lift and pulled the tranny out that way.

Longhorn Man · 04-13-2007, 03:46 PM

even in the 6 location, I'd just drop the tranny alone. I see absolutly no reason to pull them together... IMO, it's just askin for damage and a mess.

JHART · 04-13-2007, 03:57 PM

I agree ... its easier to just lift the truck and pull it from under. Besides you are already there to drain it anyway. I find it easier IMO to get to the top 2 bolts from under the truck.

Also it gives you a chance to get a good look under the truck.

fosheec · 04-13-2007, 04:05 PM

You should be able to pull the tranny alone. I did it with my BBC 402 and TH400. The worst part was dealing with the single exhaust Y-pipe being in the way. Like they said above, put a piece of wood and either a jack or a stand under your oil pan so your dizzy doesn't get crunched.

dave2953 · 04-13-2007, 04:18 PM

I pulled out my Powerglide with the motor still installed. It sucked because the truck was on jackstands, but I got it out. I would highly recommend a lift if you are leaving the motor in.

Longhorn Man · 04-13-2007, 04:36 PM

the hard part is if you don't have access to a tranny jack. I pull at least one a week (normally the 4L80E tranny, which is a HEAVY sob) at work. If you don't have a jack, and you are on your back... don't even bother trying if you are a little guy, it'll drop outta there faster and harder than you think.
Borrow or rent a tranny jack, or, if you weld, you could fab something for a floor jack.
If you are a little guy, with no big friends, and no tranny jack... well, then maybe yankin the engine and tranny might be a better idea.

I just HATE the thought of swinging the combo around on the end of a hoist, by the heater core, windshield... all the while dumping ATF all ove the place.

04-13-2007, 09:58 AM	#1
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04-13-2007, 10:04 AM	#2
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Transmission Removal ? I'm guessing that you have a V8 mounted in the I6 position (or 4x4), with the engine almost completely against the firewall. If so, it would be tough __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

04-13-2007, 10:07 AM	#3
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: Transmission Removal ? Yes, Be sure to support the back of the motor. Last edited by sneakysnake; 04-13-2007 at 10:09 AM.

04-13-2007, 02:27 PM	#5
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: Transmission Removal ? just pull the front end off. w/ that out of the way you will be able to reach right in there and get to them. not to mention it only takes about 20min to pull the whole thing off it . it only like 12 bolts. see __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com Last edited by 1lowdiesel; 04-13-2007 at 02:29 PM.

04-13-2007, 03:09 PM	#6
JHART 1972 Shorty Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona. Posts: 796	Re: Transmission Removal ? Is there a difference in the engine mounts between a 67 and a 72? I have a 72 and i just put the truck on a lift and pulled the tranny out that way. __________________ 1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project

04-13-2007, 03:46 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Transmission Removal ? even in the 6 location, I'd just drop the tranny alone. I see absolutly no reason to pull them together... IMO, it's just askin for damage and a mess.

04-13-2007, 03:57 PM	#8
JHART 1972 Shorty Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona. Posts: 796	Re: Transmission Removal ? I agree ... its easier to just lift the truck and pull it from under. Besides you are already there to drain it anyway. I find it easier IMO to get to the top 2 bolts from under the truck. Also it gives you a chance to get a good look under the truck. __________________ 1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project Last edited by JHART; 04-13-2007 at 03:58 PM.

04-13-2007, 04:05 PM	#9
fosheec Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cedarville, OH Posts: 61	Re: Transmission Removal ? You should be able to pull the tranny alone. I did it with my BBC 402 and TH400. The worst part was dealing with the single exhaust Y-pipe being in the way. Like they said above, put a piece of wood and either a jack or a stand under your oil pan so your dizzy doesn't get crunched. __________________ Caleb

04-13-2007, 04:18 PM	#10
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Transmission Removal ? I pulled out my Powerglide with the motor still installed. It sucked because the truck was on jackstands, but I got it out. I would highly recommend a lift if you are leaving the motor in. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

04-13-2007, 04:36 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Transmission Removal ? the hard part is if you don't have access to a tranny jack. I pull at least one a week (normally the 4L80E tranny, which is a HEAVY sob) at work. If you don't have a jack, and you are on your back... don't even bother trying if you are a little guy, it'll drop outta there faster and harder than you think. Borrow or rent a tranny jack, or, if you weld, you could fab something for a floor jack. If you are a little guy, with no big friends, and no tranny jack... well, then maybe yankin the engine and tranny might be a better idea. I just HATE the thought of swinging the combo around on the end of a hoist, by the heater core, windshield... all the while dumping ATF all ove the place.

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