Supporting engine when removing trans - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Grumpy old man** · 06-24-2022, 01:01 PM

I have to say That NOT everyone in here is a professional mechanic with professional tools / A lift / and Many are first time owners of a classic truck , when we give advice we all need to remember that many of the people in here have never touched a jack or a set of jack stands in their life , They come here looking for advice and many follow what they read word for word and I think that we all should support SAFETY as the most important aspect of working on these old trucks more so than any other advice we can give . "you" may be the most experienced mechanic or restorer in here and fast isn't always the best idea when we're dealing with procedures that quite possible could get someone killed or seriously injured if done wrong . Think safety first !

tdangle · 06-25-2022, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I have to say That NOT everyone in here is a professional mechanic with professional tools / A lift / and Many are first time owners of a classic truck , when we give advice we all need to remember that many of the people in here have never touched a jack or a set of jack stands in their life , They come here looking for advice and many follow what they read word for word and I think that we all should support SAFETY as the most important aspect of working on these old trucks more so than any other advice we can give . "you" may be the most experienced mechanic or restorer in here and fast isn't always the best idea when we're dealing with procedures that quite possible could get someone killed or seriously injured if done wrong . Think safety first !

Well said!

MikeandCheryl · 06-26-2022, 02:38 PM

I agree too. This group that supports the 67-72 question period varies between expert and novice. Some have made their living repairing the stuff I've never seen apart. Questions are good. Good answers are even better.
And for the record, good or bad, removing the transmission, transfer case and such from my truck caused my engine to sag, like 4 inches. who knows what the condition of the motor mounts were. So i jammed a 4x4 between the floor jack and the edge of the block and supported it. Easy fix.

06-24-2022, 01:01 PM	#1
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Supporting engine when removing trans I have to say That NOT everyone in here is a professional mechanic with professional tools / A lift / and Many are first time owners of a classic truck , when we give advice we all need to remember that many of the people in here have never touched a jack or a set of jack stands in their life , They come here looking for advice and many follow what they read word for word and I think that we all should support SAFETY as the most important aspect of working on these old trucks more so than any other advice we can give . "you" may be the most experienced mechanic or restorer in here and fast isn't always the best idea when we're dealing with procedures that quite possible could get someone killed or seriously injured if done wrong . Think safety first ! __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

06-26-2022, 02:38 PM	#3
MikeandCheryl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Nanaimo, BC CANADA Posts: 57	Re: Supporting engine when removing trans I agree too. This group that supports the 67-72 question period varies between expert and novice. Some have made their living repairing the stuff I've never seen apart. Questions are good. Good answers are even better. And for the record, good or bad, removing the transmission, transfer case and such from my truck caused my engine to sag, like 4 inches. who knows what the condition of the motor mounts were. So i jammed a 4x4 between the floor jack and the edge of the block and supported it. Easy fix.



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