Removing Engine & Tranny

[DanoDMano]

I have everything removed except what goes to the tranny, and the power steering pump.

My question is, how much fluid am I going to leak when I remove the two lines that go from the radiator to the tranny, and how hard is it to get the motor mounts loose?

It looks like the mount on the power steering side is going to be a widowmaker to get to the bolts, is there a secret!!

also do you remove the linkage to the traany as one unit, or just let it hang??

Thanks for helping out a motor rookie!!

[cdowns]

as far as leakage from disconnecting the tranny linesnot that much but what you can do is get plugs to go into the case when you take the fittings out
the main leakage point is the tailshaft of the tranny when i remove the driveshaft i wrap a rag around the tailshaft and then cover with a plastic bag and duct tape the whole thing to the tailshaft

[68LSS1]

My question is, how much fluid am I going to leak when I remove the two lines that go from the radiator to the tranny, and how hard is it to get the motor mounts loose?

Not much. You'll loose more from were the lines go into the tranny as it's moving around on its way out. Remove the horizontal bolt or remove the four bolts for the entiremount assy (frame to crossmember). You can remove the mount from the engine when it's out.

also do you remove the linkage to the traany as one unit, or just let it hang??

I prefer to remove the linkage from the tranny as it's less likely to get bent up on removal and wire it up out of the way.
You'll definately find things you would do different on your next removal and you'll be an expert in no time

[DanoDMano]

Thanks for the great advice. Yeah I am sure I'll do things this time that I'll know not to do the next time, but it sure is fun !!

I was looking at the power steering pump earlier, and it looked wierd to remove. Do I just remove the bolts and pull it out of the way? It looks like it mounts to a bracket under the motor mount ?

I am at work now, so I am shooting from memory...

[rickh]

The power steering pump does infact have a bracket that goes back to the motor mount. Kind of a pain to get at, but not impossible.
You may aslo want to consider having some plugs ready to go into the tranny line fittings in the radiator. You can buy them at the auto parts store, you will get more fluid out of the tranny cooler inside the radiator than the lines.
The whole process is a mess, there is just no way around it. Plan to spend some quality time after you get the engine out on clean up!
As I recall, the motor mount bolts are not to bad,, can be gotten to from underneath. You may wish to soak them with some penatrating oil a day ahead of time.
Good luck!
Rick H...

[DanoDMano]

Thanks RickH, I will get some plugs. The penetrating oil sounds good too!!! No knuckles busted yet, but I am anticipating it when I get to the mounts and power steering pump!:p

[bpmcgee]

Dano,

From underneath, the single bolt that holds the motor mount to the frame can be accessed from a slot cut in the crossmember. A deep well socket works like a charm. I pulled my engine with the motor mounts attached to it.

After you get the engine hoisted a couple of inches, the motor mount bolt through the power steering pump is a breeze to get! A lot easier than trying to futz with it before you pull it.

[DanoDMano]

Thanks bpmcgee , I will do that. Is the slot in the crossmember there or do I need to make one myself?

Thanks everyone for all the great advice, its going to save me alot of heartache and knuckle skin!!

[bpmcgee]

It was there on mine. It looks too regular to be a PO modification.

Brian

[Phillip Johnson]

I have found that If Im pulling a motor and trans complete, It is sooo much easier to pull the front clip off the truck and then you have all the room in the world to get to all the hard to get to bolts. It will take you anywhere between an hour to 2 to get the clip off if you havent done it before but after you have done one,my record is 30 min. All I suggest is make sure every wire and cable is disconnected before you start. You will be glad you did.
Good luck

[slogo]

find an old drive shaft and take the yoke off and you can slide it in the transmission and not lose a drop of fluid. use a bunge cord to hold it in place. it works for me.