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Aug 5, 2017 | 06:19 AM

ktm4012

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Engine removal question

Guys, I have a question on taking the engine out of my 79 F 250 4x4 with 400. Do you unbolt trans (NP435) at the bellhousing to motor or the 4 bolts where trans bolts to belhousing? Such a basic question but my searches came up empty. Also, how do you keep tranny propped up after engine is taken out? Thanks for any help.

Aug 5, 2017 | 08:10 AM

HIO Silver

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To remove the engine, unbolt the bellhousing from the engine.

Prop up/support the trans/bell with a jack n dunnage.

Aug 5, 2017 | 08:16 AM

FuzzFace2

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Originally Posted by HIO Silver

To remove the engine, unbolt the bellhousing from the engine.

Prop up/support the trans/bell with a jack n dunnage.

Yep that's the way to do it.

Dunnage - you drive a truck? Only place I have heard that used.
Dave ----

Aug 5, 2017 | 01:27 PM

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Ratchet strap across the frame rails, or a floor jack and a 4" or 6" piece of post.

Aug 5, 2017 | 07:30 PM

Joel Cassell

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Getting ready to pull my engine as well and install my newly rebuilt 400. I have done some reading about checking the run-out to insure proper alignment between the bellhousing-crankshaft-transmission shaft. Is this important? I have a new clutch, will it be acceptable just to bolt the clutch to the flywheel and install, or do in need to pull the bellhousing and try to measure run-out? Didnt know how important that was with a NP435.