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Feb 27, 2002 | 01:07 PM

mark460

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Installing #$%!@! transmission

I have 77 f150 with a 300 6 cyl. I'm trying to install the 3 speed standard transmission, but it gets hung up on the crossmember which is right below the bell housing. Do I need to remove this crossmember or do I have to install the bell housing first and then stab the transmission?

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Mark

Feb 27, 2002 | 02:49 PM

motorhead

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If I understand you correctly you are talking of the crssmember that runs practically in between the motor and trans and doesn't touch either one right?Should have 3 bolts in each side if I'm correct.If this is right yes you can remove it to install the trans.It's usually a tight fit but a little rapping will move it out once it is unbolted.You sort of have to turn it sideways to remove and install it.Have fun and good luck.

Feb 27, 2002 | 03:53 PM

mark460

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Installing #$%!@! transmission

Yes, I'm talking about the cross member right between the engine and transmission. When I took the trans out, I took it off the bell housing, but to install it, it is too hard to line up the throwout bearing as I install the trans. into the bell housing. I try to remove the crossmember and see if this works.

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Mark

Feb 27, 2002 | 08:11 PM

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Good luck trying to get that cross member out, I couldn't even get a wrench on the bolts between the frame and the body. I unbolted the engine put a piece of rope around my alternator bracket, pulled down as hard as i could to raise the rear of the engine then tied the rope to a tie rod. that gave me just enough room to get the tranny in. I had a big floor jack, so i put the tranny on it, lifted it up as far as it would go. Then i had a friend inside the cab lift up the tailshaft and angle it so it would slide up onto the cross member. You're going to have to lift up the carpet and take out the transmission cover. Two guys doing this should have no problems lifting it in. Then slide the tranny back so the input shaft doesn't hit the bellhousing when you lower the engine back down. Then it's just simple from there, do up the motor mounts slide the tranny forward, make sure you don't knock of your throw out bearing, bolt it up, and it's done. You might have to spin the tailshaft to get the splines to line up. I had an NP435 when i did mine. If you haven't already taken out your shift lever, you're going to have to.

Feb 28, 2002 | 02:05 PM

Fastcat

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What about getting an alingment tool. Plastic thing that looks like the tranny imput shaft to get your stuff lined up and tightened. Then put in the tranny. you can get them from the parts store.

Feb 28, 2002 | 02:46 PM

mark460

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Installing #$%!@! transmission

Thanks for the help. Removing the crossmember did the trick. The bell housing just will not go between the crossmember and the body of the truck. I drove it work today and it worked good, except I'm out of adjustment on the clutch and the clutch pedal still seems low to the floor.

Mar 1, 2002 | 10:04 PM

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The only way I could get my cross member unbolted was with an air ratchet. It has since come in handy in a number of other places like the bolts that hold the grill frame on. It only cost about $25 and well worth it.