ENGINE/TRANNY REMOVAL

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Sep 16, 2011 | 10:45 PM

kel51

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ENGINE/TRANNY REMOVAL

I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE MY 272 Y BLOCK OUT OF MY 57 FORD TO CLEAN AND REPLACE A FEW PARTS. IS IT POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE ENGINE AND TRANNY AT THE SAME TIME? ITS SO FILTHY I CANT EVEN SEE ALL THE BOLTS TO SEPARATE THE TWO. WHAT DO I NEED TO LOOK OUT FOR OR IS IT GOING TO VERY DIFFICULT. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT I HAVE NEVER TAKEN A ENGINE OUT BEFORE. THANKS

Sep 16, 2011 | 10:57 PM

Mervy49

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It's probably just as easy to take both motor and tranny out at the same time at the same time.

Sep 17, 2011 | 07:30 AM

GreatNorthWoods

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Yes, I would take them out together and put them back together...

Sep 17, 2011 | 07:53 AM

raytasch

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Removing both engine and tranny at the same time is a bit difficult if you have a floor shift tranny. Probably have to remove the top of the tranny. Column shift or auto, not a problem.

Sep 17, 2011 | 09:31 AM

tinman52

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If it is a 4 speed (t98) floor shifter....just put it in neutral, unscrew the round retainer at the base of the stick, and pull it straight up. Stuff a rag in the hole to keep dirt out.

Sep 17, 2011 | 09:32 AM

ALBUQ F-1

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If you are going to do them both together, it's best to take off the front end sheet metal so you don't have 700 lbs swinging way up in the air to clear the radiator support. I don't know about 57's but usually the whole front end comes off in very little time, as a unit.