The shop manual (as I read it) said to pull the engine with the transmission attached so that's what I did. Not a good idea.
Pulling Engine/Tranny.

This was only made possible because the radiator frame had been cut (a 2nd time, actually) and not rewelded. I could remove the radiator and frame. That was commonly done in the old days I was told by an old-time mechanic.
Radiator Support Cuts.

I installed the engine alone. For the transmission I use a neat lift which had pitch/yaw/roll adjustments. Piece of cake.


1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet

34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.