I removed the drive line in advance of pulling the 4-speed tranny. The shop manual says to remove the top 2 bolts and screw in 2 guide pins. A guide pin on the driver's side is no problem but I can't see how to get a guide pin in the passenger's side.
On the pass side, there are 2 unused raised threaded holes in the casting. I think these were to attach a hand parking brake on a 1-ton. That slot in the tranny cover reinforces the idea of the hand brake. One of these protuberances blocks the screwing in of any guide pin. My 3/4-T has the foot parking brake pedal.
1. Can I use the bottom bolt holes for guide pins? Are guide pins really necessary?
2. I had planned to rent a tranny jack. Would a big floor jack be OK?
Full disclosure: I pulled the tranny 17 years ago and I can't remember what I did! I used guide pins but maybe I ignored the shop manual. I know what you're thinking and Mrs. Wally might be thinking the same.
Last edited by Wally / Montana; 10/16/202011:15 PM.
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.
