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treveiger · 05-27-2011, 01:13 AM

Well its about time to pull out my motor and transmission and was wondering the steps needed to pull the motor/transmission together? My truck is a 307/sm465 if that helps. This is my first time pulling out a motor and transmission so all info would be awesome

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Saw this on YouTube lol this IS NOT me by the way

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TrkEnvy · 05-27-2011, 01:29 AM

Its pretty basic stuff really, you will do fine. I always start by pulling the distributer so i dont break it if the motor and tranny swings. Then unbolt the headers at the heads and leave them in the frame, if manifolds just unhook them from the downpipes. Then attach your cherry picker via chain and strong bolts. You can use a motor plate instead if you pull the carb. Use the picker to take a bit off the weight of the engine/tranny, not too much or it will jump when you unbolt your mounts. Pull your driveshaft from the tranny and use a ziplock bag and big rubber band around tailshaft of tranny. Then you need to unbolt your motor and tranny mounts. Should come right out. I do recommend taking off the front clip of the truck. Makes it worlds easier for the time it takes to pull the fenders and core support.

Autoblueprint · 05-27-2011, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by treveiger

Well its about time to pull out my motor and transmission and was wondering the steps needed to pull the motor/transmission together? My truck is a 307/sm465 if that helps. This is my first time pulling out a motor and transmission so all info would be awesome

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My advice is to purchase a reproduction FACTORY service manual for your year vehicle. It is a worthwhile investment.

These trucks are a religion and a FACTORY service manual is the Bible.

fastwillie 696969 · 05-27-2011, 03:40 AM

get some one with experience to help you out ,its dangerous work if you dont know what your doing ,learn how to remove one proper way ,to many butchers out there knowing short cuts .just sayin

MARKDTN · 05-27-2011, 11:14 AM

Doing this for the first time, you really need somebody who has done it before to help you. Basic steps are: drain fluids, disconnect everything that is staying (exhaust pipes, shift linkage, fuel line, wiring, p/s pump, a/c compressor, etc.), unbolt engine and transmission mounts, find a sturdy place to attach like lift eyes or at least a 3/8 bolt, and pull it out with a good overhead lift, forklift, or cherry picker hoist. Make sure whatever you use to pull it is capable of handling the weight-don't use a tree- or under a deck unless you know it is reinforced sufficiently. There are many things missing from my list like protecting things, and balancing, and care to be sure you don't crush a hand-or worse. Be careful! Get some experienced help if at all possible.

faribran · 05-27-2011, 11:27 AM

the above is great advice...... just keep in mind this can be a dangerous task.. always keep safety in mind... it is a task that the average person can complete.... take your time.. unhook everything... watch as the engine is being lifted.. there is almost always something still hooked up or being caught on the engine/tranny......... i strongly suggest experienced help.... be safe, have fun...

treveiger · 05-27-2011, 11:55 AM

O ya my father pulled a few motors before so he's going to help an we have a small tractor for taking it out. I bought a manual exactly for this truck that's the original factory manual an also a chilton manual. This may a dumb question but how do you disconnect the drive shaft from the transmission?
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wh1skea · 05-27-2011, 12:49 PM

Driveshaft should slide right out of the transmission.

**Ironangel** · 05-27-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by treveiger

O ya my father pulled a few motors before so he's going to help an we have a small tractor for taking it out. I bought a manual exactly for this truck that's the original factory manual an also a chilton manual. This may a dumb question but how do you disconnect the drive shaft from the transmission?
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The U-Bolts at the Pinion Yoke. "The only dumb question is the one not asked"

treveiger · 05-28-2011, 01:36 AM

Lol another question for you guys, where do I bolt the chain at on the motor to lift it and what size bolts are needed?
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treveiger · 05-28-2011, 03:05 PM

Ttt
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tooter · 05-28-2011, 03:20 PM

rear intake bolt on one side, front intake bolt on the other side, making sure to use a good washer so bolt want go through link.
3/8x16 x 2 1/2

tooter · 05-28-2011, 03:23 PM

But you can also buy a plate from local parts store to replace carberator works best an safer. About $12.00- $15.00

treveiger · 05-28-2011, 03:48 PM

^^what's that called?
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tooter · 05-29-2011, 02:29 PM

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRO-67457
there are other cheeper ones but this is it

treveiger · 05-29-2011, 02:39 PM

Thanks guys! I'm going out today once people get in gear

ill let you know how it goes.
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05-27-2011, 01:29 AM	#2
TrkEnvy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 264	Re: Removing motor and transmission need advise? Its pretty basic stuff really, you will do fine. I always start by pulling the distributer so i dont break it if the motor and tranny swings. Then unbolt the headers at the heads and leave them in the frame, if manifolds just unhook them from the downpipes. Then attach your cherry picker via chain and strong bolts. You can use a motor plate instead if you pull the carb. Use the picker to take a bit off the weight of the engine/tranny, not too much or it will jump when you unbolt your mounts. Pull your driveshaft from the tranny and use a ziplock bag and big rubber band around tailshaft of tranny. Then you need to unbolt your motor and tranny mounts. Should come right out. I do recommend taking off the front clip of the truck. Makes it worlds easier for the time it takes to pull the fenders and core support. Last edited by TrkEnvy; 05-27-2011 at 01:31 AM.

05-27-2011, 03:40 AM	#4
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Removing motor and transmission need advise? get some one with experience to help you out ,its dangerous work if you dont know what your doing ,learn how to remove one proper way ,to many butchers out there knowing short cuts .just sayin __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

05-27-2011, 11:14 AM	#5
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,167	Re: Removing motor and transmission need advise? Doing this for the first time, you really need somebody who has done it before to help you. Basic steps are: drain fluids, disconnect everything that is staying (exhaust pipes, shift linkage, fuel line, wiring, p/s pump, a/c compressor, etc.), unbolt engine and transmission mounts, find a sturdy place to attach like lift eyes or at least a 3/8 bolt, and pull it out with a good overhead lift, forklift, or cherry picker hoist. Make sure whatever you use to pull it is capable of handling the weight-don't use a tree- or under a deck unless you know it is reinforced sufficiently. There are many things missing from my list like protecting things, and balancing, and care to be sure you don't crush a hand-or worse. Be careful! Get some experienced help if at all possible. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

05-27-2011, 11:27 AM	#6
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Removing motor and transmission need advise? the above is great advice...... just keep in mind this can be a dangerous task.. always keep safety in mind... it is a task that the average person can complete.... take your time.. unhook everything... watch as the engine is being lifted.. there is almost always something still hooked up or being caught on the engine/tranny......... i strongly suggest experienced help.... be safe, have fun... __________________ "

05-27-2011, 11:55 AM	#7
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Removing motor and transmission need advise? O ya my father pulled a few motors before so he's going to help an we have a small tractor for taking it out. I bought a manual exactly for this truck that's the original factory manual an also a chilton manual. This may a dumb question but how do you disconnect the drive shaft from the transmission? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

05-27-2011, 12:49 PM	#8
wh1skea Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 53	Re: Removing motor and transmission need advise? Driveshaft should slide right out of the transmission.

05-28-2011, 01:36 AM	#10
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Removing motor and transmission need advise? Lol another question for you guys, where do I bolt the chain at on the motor to lift it and what size bolts are needed? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

05-28-2011, 03:05 PM	#11
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Removing motor and transmission need advise? Ttt Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

05-28-2011, 03:20 PM	#12
tooter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Moss Point , Ms Posts: 1,342	Re: Removing motor and transmission need advise? rear intake bolt on one side, front intake bolt on the other side, making sure to use a good washer so bolt want go through link. 3/8x16 x 2 1/2 __________________ My Ole 67 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505830 Last edited by tooter; 05-28-2011 at 03:25 PM.

05-28-2011, 03:23 PM	#13
tooter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Moss Point , Ms Posts: 1,342	Re: Removing motor and transmission need advise? But you can also buy a plate from local parts store to replace carberator works best an safer. About $12.00- $15.00 __________________ My Ole 67 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505830 Last edited by tooter; 05-28-2011 at 03:33 PM.

05-28-2011, 03:48 PM	#14
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Removing motor and transmission need advise? ^^what's that called? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

05-29-2011, 02:29 PM	#15
tooter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Moss Point , Ms Posts: 1,342	Re: Removing motor and transmission need advise? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRO-67457 there are other cheeper ones but this is it __________________ My Ole 67 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505830

05-29-2011, 02:39 PM	#16
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Removing motor and transmission need advise? Thanks guys! I'm going out today once people get in gear ill let you know how it goes. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)



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