Dropping the transmission, Been a while Options

[avidfanjpl]

I really only want to drop the trans to do a complete overhaul. The leaks got to me today, and then I think I sheared something. No noise, just no forward motion, and that is OK, because I have a new clutch plate and need a new clutch cable as the existing one is a skinny one and all stretched out.

I know I have to drop the CV's and rebuild them, so I will start there when I get the tool bit tomorrow. I know also to drop the reverse switch, the ground, and I have a new strap, and the starter, clutch cable and all the bolts holding on the tranny, then the rear mounts, which I may replace, but is that about it?

It pisses me off to no end that I have to probably drop the SSHE's, which I just frigging put on. I am replacing the muffler, and wonder if I can leave the SSHE's in place?

Too risky?

It was a total PITA to get the SSHE's on and perfect. Just last weekend, but like I said, time to pull the transmission. The leaks will go away. Soon, I hope, then I have to get Dr. Evil's video, the tool, and McMark's gasketed speedo wonder.

Hayne's is just too vague, and yes, I know I need the video, then the parts figured out. I looked for a thread, and could not find one from A to Z.

Anyone know of one here? I am about to become a transmission dilettante.

Anything else before I drain the brand new gear oil?

Thanks!

[SLITS]

Disconnect battery.

Unbolt the top two tranny bolts

Raise car up.

Support the engine with a jack.

Remove muffler, hanger, starter, wires, ground strap, clutch, speedo cables and the 4 transmission mount fastners.

Drop the engine so that the tranny drops about 2" in the rear .... it will pivot on the engine bar. Remove remaining two transmission fastners.

Pull tranny out .. like was said ... nice to have help ... it weighs about 80 lbs. You do not need to remove heat exchangers.

[avidfanjpl]

Disconnect battery.

Unbolt the top two tranny bolts

Raise car up.

Support the engine with a jack.

Remove muffler, hanger, starter, wires, ground strap, clutch, speedo cables and the 4 transmission mount fastners.

Drop the engine so that the tranny drops about 2" in the rear .... it will pivot on the engine bar. Remove remaining two transmission fastners.

Pull tranny out .. like was said ... nice to have help ... it weighs about 80 lbs. You do not need to remove heat exchangers.

Wow, Thanks, Slits!

I may have some help.

I will drain the hypo, remove the CV's clutch cable, ground strap, wires, reverse wires, speedo and the rear 4 mount fasteners.

How do I drop the engine 2 inches? By the engine bar? but not disconnect it completely? I have a 3 ton and a 1 ton jack, and 4 tall body stands. Pin version.

Thanks!

J