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| michaelt55 |
 Apr 9 2011, 10:34 AM
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Graduate of Life's experiences  Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 2-September 06 From: Richmond, Texas Member No.: 6,753 Region Association: None  |
anyone know the easiest way to remove just the tranny with one person?
Remember the one person is old and weak!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I want to replace it with my side shifter....I dont want to remove the V8 unless I have to.. Michael |
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| Spoke |
Apr 9 2011, 11:08 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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Jack the car up or put on ramps so you have room to work.
Prop the back of the engine up so the weight is off the rear trans mounts. Disconnect battery. Remove necessary items like half-shafts, reverse switch, starter, clutch cable, speedo cable, etc. With a jack in the center of the trans, remove/disconnect trans mounts, remove bolts from trans to engine. Slide trans back and out. Others may have more tips or different methods. |
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| Dave_Darling |
Apr 9 2011, 12:08 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,986 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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Use one of your many many spare jack stands (hey, you're a 914 owner, so you should have lots, right?) to support the rear of the engine, right next to the flywheel. You can set the stand up so that it is just below the current position of the engine, then use a jack on the middle of the transmission to support the trans when you unbolt the rear trans mounts. Then you can lower the whole deal until the engine is resting on the jack stand.
Balancing the trans (itself) on the jack can be a challenge. It can be a good idea to make some sort of cradle that keeps it from tilting and sliding off the jack saddle. An alternative would be to find someone younger and stronger and dumber to pull the trans off the back of the engine and lower it to the ground with their hands. It's not that heavy, but it's not exactly light. Remember that one of the trans mounting bolts (one that also holds the starter on) is removed by loosening the nut inside the engine bay. --DD |
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| TROJANMAN |
Apr 9 2011, 12:27 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
If you have a few bucks, a motorcycle jack is a worthwhile investment.
My neighbor always lets me borrow his. $30 or $40 at most FLAPS |
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| messix |
Apr 9 2011, 12:56 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
i've done it alone and i'm old "not really old" fat and not as strong as i used to be. it tricky to keep the tranny balanced on the jack and a pain in the ass to get that nut and bolt on the starter alone.
put out a call to do a bbq and beer get together and that is usually enough to bribe some local guys to come help. ok texans go help this old retarded oops retired navy vet! |
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| michaelt55 |
Apr 9 2011, 09:13 PM
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Graduate of Life's experiences Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 2-September 06 From: Richmond, Texas Member No.: 6,753 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(messix @ Apr 9 2011, 01:56 PM)  i've done it alone and i'm old "not really old" fat and not as strong as i used to be. it tricky to keep the tranny balanced on the jack and a pain in the ass to get that nut and bolt on the starter alone. put out a call to do a bbq and beer get together and that is usually enough to bribe some local guys to come help. ok texans go help this old retarded oops retired navy vet! Ok....thanks. I guess? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Lol.....wish it was that easy no one around my neck of the woods....want to get my modified trans in so I can do some driving! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) My issue is multiple herniated disc's and arthritis....but old and crazy enough to try! |
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| messix |
Apr 9 2011, 10:24 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
oh i bet if you offered some bbq and beer you will find some guys in the huston area!
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| 914itis |
Apr 9 2011, 10:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
Dont the muffler have to come off?
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| michaelt55 |
Apr 10 2011, 05:47 AM
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Graduate of Life's experiences Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 2-September 06 From: Richmond, Texas Member No.: 6,753 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(ppetion @ Apr 9 2011, 11:37 PM) Dont the muffler have to come off? Nope..they are actually out of the way.. |
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| michaelt55 |
Apr 10 2011, 05:48 AM
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Graduate of Life's experiences Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 2-September 06 From: Richmond, Texas Member No.: 6,753 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(messix @ Apr 9 2011, 11:24 PM) oh i bet if you offered some bbq and beer you will find some guys in the huston area! be happy to offer BBQ and beer.....just lets work on it before we get plastered!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
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