Pulling a 51 Flathead and 4 Speed
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Pulling a 51 Flathead and 4 Speed
Hey All,
I'm going to look at a 51 F1 with a Flathead and 4 Speed tomorrow. If I want them I gotta pull em.
Any advice or special tricks?
Can I pull em both together or do I need to take em apart?
Its not for my 53 but getting ready for next project, wanna build a Model A hot rod next.
Thanks
Scott
I'm going to look at a 51 F1 with a Flathead and 4 Speed tomorrow. If I want them I gotta pull em.
Any advice or special tricks?
Can I pull em both together or do I need to take em apart?
Its not for my 53 but getting ready for next project, wanna build a Model A hot rod next.
Thanks
Scott
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Unless your taking the front clip off first I think you'll need to pull the engine, then the trans.
if the radiator is still in you'll need to pull it,for sure if it has a shroud.
take a hacksaw or similar to cut the radiator hoses (saves time)
dont forget a jackstand to support trans when pulling engine.
and safety,
If your taking a cherry picker and the ground is soft or muddy take a large sheet of plywood or something to roll on??
seems like the bolt size for the bottom of front engine mounts is quite large?
I am limited on larger wrenches an sockets etc so I had issues with my last one.
good luck
Josh
if the radiator is still in you'll need to pull it,for sure if it has a shroud.
take a hacksaw or similar to cut the radiator hoses (saves time)
dont forget a jackstand to support trans when pulling engine.
and safety,
If your taking a cherry picker and the ground is soft or muddy take a large sheet of plywood or something to roll on??
seems like the bolt size for the bottom of front engine mounts is quite large?
I am limited on larger wrenches an sockets etc so I had issues with my last one.
good luck
Josh
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I think the weight of the 4-sp would make pulling them together a real chore. It's real easy to remove the bellhousing bolts if the seat is out and the trans cover is off. Be sure to get the starter plate with it!
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From: springfield il
take a jack , jack stands and some help and take that 4 gear off as they weigh a ton !!!!!!!!! might as someone said make it interesting when pulling it . my t-89 weigh either 145 or 170 , can't remember ........ getting senile ya know 
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Thanks for the replys, the gentleman I am buying from has a wrecker we will use to pull it. Hadn't realized the 4 speed weighed so much. Good tips on the jack stands, hadn't thought of that.
The weather is against me today so I may not get it till tomorrow. Will post pics if I get it.
The weather is against me today so I may not get it till tomorrow. Will post pics if I get it.
