In a message dated 10/20/99 4:09:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
Banjomike@aol.com writes:
> Hello everybody--
>
> I've been driving around for the past year or so with the original
> transmission and a rearend from a Nova, which has been OK. I have a 350
> transmission sitting in the garage along with the flywheel and that donut
> thing that weighs too much. I also have the support piece for holding up
> the
> back end of the trany. I want to install this transmission without too
much
>
> pain and effort ( I know, fat chance).
>
> First of all, (for those of you who have done it) how did you keep the
> engine
> in line after taking off the bell housing? When putting the transmission
in,
>
> did you use a transmission jack or did you gather your friends and
neighbors
>
> to help with the lifting. What problems do I need to look out for? Do I
> need an A/T cooler? Any other helpful tips will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Mike Gleeson
> '55 Chevy 2nd series
> '55 Chevy Bus
Mike,
The TH350 is too heavy to do (IMO) without a jack. Whenever I have pulled
a tranny and reinstall, I let the engine mounts be my guide, then measure to
the framerails, then snug down the bolts.
Mike
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