R & R a TH350 outta of a 69 C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

O Papa Mo · 02-05-2010, 03:46 AM

So planning on R&R'n a TH350 on my 69 C10... while on jack stands/blocks... It's about 2 feet of the garage floor... I was planning on using a tranny jack... am I gunna run into clearance issues trying to yard it out from under the truck once out and on the jack? What would be best... short of putting it on a hoist or pullin the whole eng & drive train in one piece?

Morigeau

junkyardjohn · 02-05-2010, 08:00 AM

I've ran into that problem myself several times. I even have a cradle that fits on my floor jack, but the truck would have to be jacked up about 3' to make it work. I usually just slide the tranny off the jack & onto the ground , then slide it out from under the truck.

john

57larry · 02-05-2010, 01:38 PM

2 guys and a floor jack is all you need. done this too many times. I have a tranny jack but you have to have the truck about a mile high to use it...floor jack is fine

Longhorn Man · 02-05-2010, 07:22 PM

I usually remove it from the tranny jack and onto some cardboard or an old moving blanket, then drag it out. Aim it so that the bellhousing comes out the wheel well opening.
Don't forget to support the engine under the oilpan. I use a short (9 inch or so) 2x4 and a bottle jack. If you don't do this, then the engine will want to roll back, and place the weight on the exhaust system. If you have old manifolds, it can, and almost certianly crack/break them.

1968SWBBigBlock · 02-05-2010, 08:06 PM

I think all the advice these guys fed you is spot on!

O Papa Mo · 02-23-2010, 12:37 AM

Thanks guy's... the floor jack with a length of 2x6 bolted to it did the job.... but now I can't remember how the shift bracket hooked up to the tranny

02-05-2010, 03:46 AM	#1
O Papa Mo Morigeau Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Woodinville Wa Posts: 13	R & R a TH350 outta of a 69 C10 So planning on R&R'n a TH350 on my 69 C10... while on jack stands/blocks... It's about 2 feet of the garage floor... I was planning on using a tranny jack... am I gunna run into clearance issues trying to yard it out from under the truck once out and on the jack? What would be best... short of putting it on a hoist or pullin the whole eng & drive train in one piece? Morigeau

02-05-2010, 08:00 AM	#2
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: R & R a TH350 outta of a 69 C10 I've ran into that problem myself several times. I even have a cradle that fits on my floor jack, but the truck would have to be jacked up about 3' to make it work. I usually just slide the tranny off the jack & onto the ground , then slide it out from under the truck. john __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

02-05-2010, 01:38 PM	#3
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: R & R a TH350 outta of a 69 C10 2 guys and a floor jack is all you need. done this too many times. I have a tranny jack but you have to have the truck about a mile high to use it...floor jack is fine

02-05-2010, 07:22 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: R & R a TH350 outta of a 69 C10 I usually remove it from the tranny jack and onto some cardboard or an old moving blanket, then drag it out. Aim it so that the bellhousing comes out the wheel well opening. Don't forget to support the engine under the oilpan. I use a short (9 inch or so) 2x4 and a bottle jack. If you don't do this, then the engine will want to roll back, and place the weight on the exhaust system. If you have old manifolds, it can, and almost certianly crack/break them.

02-05-2010, 08:06 PM	#5
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: R & R a TH350 outta of a 69 C10 I think all the advice these guys fed you is spot on! __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

02-23-2010, 12:37 AM	#6
O Papa Mo Morigeau Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Woodinville Wa Posts: 13	Re: R & R a TH350 outta of a 69 C10 Thanks guy's... the floor jack with a length of 2x6 bolted to it did the job.... but now I can't remember how the shift bracket hooked up to the tranny Last edited by O Papa Mo; 02-23-2010 at 12:37 AM. Reason: sic



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