I usually have to do things by myself. Almost ready to install the engine and transmission in my 71 demon and was wondering what everybodys thoughts were on installing the engine and transmission together as one unit.
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Install engine and transmission together. Attaching the flex plate to the torque converter. If you have the adjustable engine sling do both at the same time. Jasper is affiliated with thousands of professional mechanics and auto repair shops throughout the country and will help you find one in your area. I run a c4 in mine and i think putting the engine in first and the using a transmission jack if you have one to install the tranny would be easier. Engine and transmission bolted together. Hoisting the transmission and propping it up with a block of wood so that it will align with the engine.
Once the engine and transmission are bolted into the car its pretty unlikely that theyll come apart anyway. An engine leveler will make it possible to remove and install the transmission together so this is a must have piece of tooling. The crossmember is supplied over long. Once all of the above was checked and correct we used a transmission crossmember and engine mounts from chassis engineering to install our engine and trans. Ive always installed drive trains a piece at a time but all of the car builders on tv seem to install the whole shebang together just wondering what everybody else. I have never installed them as a pair.
If you do not and are using a cherry picker only install the engine first and then the tranny. It is about the same for all cars in the age range. It starts with lowering the motor in the car and bolting up. Aside from an engine stand you will also need a handful of tools to get the job done. Before you begin the removal you should drain as many fluids as possible to minimize the mess and to keep you working surface stable. Before you know it youll be driving off with a quality jasper remanfactured engine transmission or differential.
That is only if you are working by yourself. This video will show you how to install a motor and tranmission in a 70 chevelle. Its the 40 with the ax 15 in a 95 yj. Has anyone tried installing enginetransmission together or should i just stick with intalling engine and then connecting the tranny. I know i would need a leveler arm for the hoist but does anyone have any experience connecting them and then dropping them in together. You can do both without the adjustable engine sling but it is a bear to do especially by your self.
If you have help installing the trans first would be easier. I have done this numerous times.
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