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HawkRod · Aug 12, 2021

So just to double check and ask some obvious questions:

Did you remove the four bolts from the torque converter? Once you do, you can slide the torque converter back about an inch, but you still need to create some separation between the transmission and engine. Don't force anything or you risk damage to the transmission input shaft.
Have you removed the kick down rod?
Is the starter out?

Good luck. Check carefully and don't force it.

Mike Szadaj · Aug 12, 2021

The engine must be more than a half an inch separated from the trans. The transmission goes a few inches into the torque converter

Mike Szadaj · Aug 12, 2021

This picture might give you an idea how far the splined input shaft goes into the torque converter

Mike Szadaj · Aug 12, 2021

Putting out or installing an engine manual or automatic with or without the trans means doing it with just millimeters to spare. It helps greatly if you are using an adjustable cradle

TT from NH · Aug 13, 2021

BeepBeepRR said:
THe one thing I can think of though is did you take out the torque converter bolts? The torque convert bolts directly to the flex plate. That could be a snag point. Did you remove the lower inspection plate on the transmission?

I did NOT think to do that! Thanks for the help!

TT from NH · Aug 13, 2021

Mike Szadaj said:
Putting out or installing an engine manual or automatic with or without the trans means doing it with just millimeters to spare. It helps greatly if you are using an adjustable cradle

Does the transmission need to be supported or does it rest on a transmission mount?

BeepBeepRR · Aug 13, 2021

TT from NH said:
Does the transmission need to be supported or does it rest on a transmission mount?

If you have a second jack I would support it. Its not healthy to let it hang by the tail shaft. Not sure if you are using a lift or not. But yes find a way to raise it up. Or your torque converter could slide out and get damaged.

Master Gunner · Aug 13, 2021

Just got done putting the engine back in the old girl, yes you really should support the trans, and a jack will be helpful when you put it back. An engine leveler will save you a lot of pain and frustration, and is almost necessary when it comes time to put back in. Yes, it can be done without one, but for about $50 it makes the whole operation easier and quicker. If you have a shroud take either it or the fan (whichever is easier) off, and watch the oil filter. Look for any ground straps still attached.

Mark

TT from NH · Aug 23, 2021

BeepBeepRR said:
If you have a second jack I would support it. Its not healthy to let it hang by the tail shaft. Not sure if you are using a lift or not. But yes find a way to raise it up. Or your torque converter could slide out and get damaged.

Thanks. I supported the tranny with a floor jack and some wood; I then removed the transmission mount, lowered the jack a bit to make sure everything was stable, and then lifted the car up leaving the transmission on the floor jack. Slick. (I kept the driveshaft connected to the tranny since I didn't have a plug AND I thought it might add some counterweight/stability.)

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