Motor Pulling SOB

[gontek]

[westofb]

Originally Posted by raycow

Not when you are trying to put it back together. Try bolting the transmission to the engine both in and out of the truck and you will know why.

Ray

Done many times, it is easier and cheaper to leave the trans in the truck....this isn't rocket science, pretty simple infact. Why mess with unhooking all the trans stuff (linkage, driveshaft, etc) and loose a considerable amount of trans fluid in the process. Only 6 bell housing bolts and 3 or 4 convertor bolts to remove.
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[bigguy69]

i agree, leave the trans in the truck i usually dont have a problem gettin everything back together.

[Red Ron]

While you remember where the wires go mark it on masking tape wrap around wires. One hour a day I would forget. Mine only has a few... But still. Have FUN!

[gontek]

An hour a day was way too much an estimate of how much time I had. Since then we had a winter where I didn't want to go in my garage much, I adopted one kid, had another kid through birth (well my wife did the birthing), changed jobs (which will free up my time better).

So where I am at now, I am going this friday to pick up the block from the guys who bored and honed it and polished the crank. I am also getting my kit from them so maybe in another year (or hopefully by october) I will have the engine back in and running. My garage time will still be limited for a while by the excessive heat.

I do need to finish this project now that I have another car project to work on sitting in my driveway - a '83 diesel benz that I intend to be my commute to work car. That is a story for another forum though.

[oldgold70c10]

Originally Posted by raycow

Not when you are trying to put it back together. Try bolting the transmission to the engine both in and out of the truck and you will know why.

Ray

What?! I have, several times in a small garage and it is easy. Just get the dowel pins lined up and some bolts in. A bottle jack & some wood under the pan makes lining it up simple. Then bolt the engine to the engine mounts.
Like everyone else says, unless the trans needs to come out, just leave it in the truck. A 2x4 the right length between the frame rails works nicely to support the trans if you need to move the truck while the engine out.