Cam57 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I am pulling the original 350 engine this weekend for a complete rebuild and 383 stroker conversion. Is it easier to remove the engine and TH350 auto tranny together or separately? Thanks, Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 are you planning on useing the same tranny wit your new engine? I know that its a 2 man job to do it that way but if your gonna pull the tranny anyway the jus pull em together..its easier that way cuz u dont have to seperate the tranny from engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGD72Monte Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 If you are looking to work on the tranny then remove it with the engine but if not, I would just remove the engine. Removing both makes for a much heavier load on the crane. Also you will have to separate the tranny from the engine when you get it out in order to put the engine on a stand to disassemble it, then the reverse to reinstall. In my opinion it would be easier to have the car hold the tranny for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I aggree it depends on what your going to do, if your going to beef up the motor you may want to do tranny at the same time or you may be pulling tranny out a month later. It depends on tools you have to work with too ie lift air tools. If your doing it on your back with hand tools its a lot more work. And it depends on your budget too. Good luck and remember have fun with it and remember if it was easy everyone would do it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I would pull the transmission while you are at it and refresh it at least as well unless it was done very recently. You'll be glad you did in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripleydale Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 First gen montes are probably the easiest car to pull the tranny out with the motor. So much room! The only thing that's nice to have is the threaded bar on your engine hoist chain that lets you tilt the motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 When i pulled the motor out of my 72 two years ago my son in-law had one of those plates that had the tilt thingy/threaded rod but forgot to bring it. Sure made it easy to get it back in. He remembered it on the reinstall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I pulled them both on my 71. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 As others have said....depending on what you are doing with the trans. It is easy to pull them together. I have done mine by myself, not a big deal. Just need to watch what you are doing. Â If you are pulling them together, remove the torque converter bolts before you pull it out. Makes life easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 if you do pull the trans with the engine  drain the trains first!  I've watched so many guys do this and make a HUGE! mess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I did not drain my tranny but I had a spare spline I inserted in the tail housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 57 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I have a transmission jack so engine out the top trans out the bottom, the hood stays on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam57 Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Thanks for all the replys and tips. I am thinking I will swap tranny for 4 spd OD. I won't ask if I should go with 700 or 200, I'll just read the threads. I don't have a tranny jack, so I guess I will pull both together. With the radiator out, there is plenty of room! I don't have a spare spline, so, good tip to drain it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Harbor Freight sells a plug for about $10 to keep the transmission fluid from leaking out the back. I agree with pulling both together. Gives you a good look at your transmission mount at the very least. Since you are planning to swap the transmission anyway it only makes sense to get it done at the same time. Have fun and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 If you do go witha 200r or 700r Bowtie Overdrives sell cable kits and all the hardware you need to do the conversion. Great folks to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom's Car Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 THIS is the correct way.... Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I have a transmission jack so engine out the top trans out the bottom, the hood stays on. Â I find it easier this way too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 THIS is the correct way.... That is awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Originally Posted By: Mom's Car THIS is the correct way.... That is awesome!!  that is funnt!!!!!! It is my guess they first unbolted everything they could prior to this stunt. If not the driver is lucky it didn't stop the car dead in its track and send him flying. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gprimm Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I usually do both so I can thoroughly clean the trans so she matches the nice beautiful engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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