Help the newbie Options

[Redraptor]

I'm trying to separate my tranny from the engine, they are both out of the car, the tranny just wiggles around.. I had seen a thread on this earlier in the week except I cant seem to locate it now.

The starter is removed and so are the other three bolts. Am I missing something or just a solid application of elbow grease?

[porschetub]

Sound like the clutch is rusted up,could you move the pedal ?
You will need to work around the perimeter of the belhousing with care ,evenly both sides with wedges or screwdrivers (blunt),take it easy not to damage the mating surfaces as you go,good luck.
Welders ? anything with a known name brand Miller ,Hobart and Lincoln as examples,avoid cheap ones as most of the time the they are well...cheap,if you are learning you need that advantage that a better welder offers,go for say a 130-150amp and you can use it for heavier work latter,also if you decide to sell it after you have finished you have a better resale with known brands.

[Redraptor]

Sound like the clutch is rusted up,could you move the pedal ?

When I checked the car out before buying I was able to shift it through the gears and I left it in neutral before pulling the engine. There was nothing externaly to indicate something wrong as I was disassembling everything. My money is on rust.

[Redraptor]

Sound like the clutch is rusted up,could you move the pedal ?

When I checked the car out before buying I was able to shift it through the gears and I left it in neutral before pulling the engine. There was nothing externaly to indicate something wrong as I was disassembling everything. My money is on rust.

Well...that was very anticlimatic. Application of a large screwdriver to the fork, a little back pressure, the tranny popped off. No muss, no fuss.

Thank you BillC

[BillC]

Well...that was very anticlimatic. Application of a large screwdriver to the fork, a little back pressure, the tranny popped off. No muss, no fuss.

Thank you BillC

Glad I could help. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

As for welders, I'm going to second porschetub's recommendation to get a name-brand machine. From what I've read online, the Eastwood machine is a very basic welder and kind of a mediocre one at that.

First place to look is craigslist, if you don't mind a used machine. Millers and Lincolns in good shape usually sell for around 75-80% of list, less if older or more worn. If you decide to buy new, the best prices I've seen are at store.cyberweld.com (no affiliation other than being a satisfied customer).

I took a mig welding class last year, and they had several different mig welders for us to use. The best one they had, from a total-newb, ease-of-use standpoint was a Millermatic 211. Very nice little welder and the auto-set function took care of all the guesswork. If I was in the market for a new welder, I would be looking at one of those. Only real drawback is the price. However, I learned a long time ago that it's cheaper in the long run to buy high-quality tools right from the beginning.

Also, you'll want to get an auto-darkening welding helmet. If you've never used a fixed lens before, you just won't fully appreciate how much nicer the auto-darkening lenses are in comparison. Look for one with a fast reaction time and adjustable darkness settings.