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| | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 50 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 50 | Some time in the near future I am going to rebuild the 283. The SM 420 transmission is bolted to the crossmember, they say it is very heavy and there is no way to pull it out attached to the engine. If there is anything wrong about what I just said, please let me know. My plan is to remove the intake manifold, heads and then pull the block with bell housing and fly wheel. How does that sound so far? When I put the block on an engine stand I will remove the bell housing and fly wheel first. Then I will be able to take apart get any machine work done that is needed and so on. Any and all input is appreciated--especially the tips that will save time, trouble and stress.
Lee Beckman | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | yes the 4 speed is very heavy and needs to be pulled separately, good idea is to support it thru the floor hole, like using an engine crane poked in the door, shift'er back and lower it ... myself, I'd consider replacing it with a 3 speed while it's all apart, not too hard .... no need to remove parts before the engine is out, except the fan and water pump will make it easier to clear the core support if you're not taking off the front
Bill | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,773 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,773 | The bellhousing is bolted to the crossmember, not the transmission. Remove the starter and exhaust pipes, the radiator, and whatever wiring is attached to the engine. Remove 5 or 6 bolts where the engine and the bellhousing join, and lift it out. The trans will stay in place with maybe a little support back by the driveshaft with a bottle jack. I could pull the V-8 engine out of my 59 Burb without even pulling the hood- - - -it opened far enough to lift the engine out with no interference.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | I guess I would remove all the exhaust, starter, dist, carb, radiator,etc. Then I would have the cherry picker hooked up to my engine and block the bottom of the engine and pull the tranny. then unhook engine mounts and pull the engine.
It can be done either way. Do what you think makes sense. I do like to pull the hood just to get it out of my way. If you are less experienced I would remove the hood just because you will have enough on your mind without the hood being in the way. Also, the lighting is better in the engine compartment without the hood. | | |
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