I kept the tranny attached per shop manual when In pulled my 235. . It can be done but I'd never do it again. What's more, the shop manual says to put the engine on the stand with tranny attached. What kind of engine stand were they using?
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.
