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Aug 10, 2023 | 07:50 PM

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BobM1949

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Tranny removal

Need to remove tranny from 49 F1 flathead V8. How difficult is this for DIY?

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Aug 10, 2023 | 08:11 PM

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Beechkid

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Not bad at all... just make sure you use a tranny jack or floor jack with a wood frame attached to it so it fits the shape of the tranny.

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Aug 10, 2023 | 08:22 PM

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ALBUQ F-1

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3-sp or 4-sp? The trans come out into the cab. The 3-sp is easy enough to lift out by looping a strap around it, the 4-sp you might want to use an engine hoist thru the passenger side door. With either you have to lift the rear of the trans to clear the crossmember.

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Aug 10, 2023 | 08:29 PM

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56panelford

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He's up there in age like most of us too so weight might be a factor to consider..I know for a fact I'm not as strong as I used to be..lol

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Aug 10, 2023 | 08:59 PM

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EBEAR

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Put some high end makeup on a table by the truck . He - she should get out on their own .

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Aug 11, 2023 | 04:28 AM

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FortyNiner

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You'll also need to brace the bell housing.

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Aug 12, 2023 | 05:36 AM

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Marten

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Originally Posted by 56panelford

He's up there in age like most of us too so weight might be a factor to consider..I know for a fact I'm not as strong as I used to be..lol

John, not entirely true. Well know fact that gravity is getting stronger and modern building materials are getting heavier.

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