In reference to Jim's comment about removing the tranny, here's what it looks like if you follow the shop manual for my '48 and pull the engine with the tranny attached. Not a good idea.

Pulling Engine w/Tranny Attached

And then the shop manual says to put the engine/tranny assembly on the engine stand. Huh??


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.