PULLING OUT ENGINE

[Fairlane Fixer]

Getting ready to unbolt auto tranny.

I notice that the flywheel is part of the torque conv.
like a one piece deal. With some sort of flat plate
against the engine.

Do I unbolt the metal plate from the flywheel/conv. assembly
to allow the engine to come out?

When installing, Is there a certain way to align?

 

[pedal2themetal45]

HI
NO the flywheel isn't part of the tq converter.... The converter is bolted to the flywheel then the flywheel (or flex plate as it is called for an automatic) is bolted to the crank shaft.. You won't get the block plate off without taking the flex plate off first... The tranny and the converter should come off together al though the converter is not bolted to the tranny it is held on with splines and a notch to turn the pump.. unbolt the converter from the flexplate and push it toward the tranny then unbolt the bell housing and pull the tranny out/off.
Just reread you post.. you can pull the motor with the tranny attached it may be easer. just plug the end of the tranny with a reg so when you pull the motor out no fluid comes out the back of the tranny. or drop the tranny then pull the motor..
Tim

 

[PLP6400]

The pre 1966 6 cyl. automatics have the ring gear welded to the torque converter. The flex palte has no ring gear. You still need to remove the 4 nuts on the flex plate to remove the transmission.

 

[ludwig]

There is a vertical metal cover at the bottom of the transmission housing where it meets the engine block. Take this cover off and you get access to the four nuts holding the flexplate onto the torque converter. Remove these nuts and disconnect the transmission bell housing from the block and you can pull the block out, leaving the tranny behind. DO NOT pull the torque converter out of the bell housing. You won't be able to get it back in and you will need a tranny rebuild.

 

[Fairlane Fixer]

Thanks everyone.

That is what I have but just wanted to make sure.

I have the bottom dust cover off and
will remove flex plate bolts.

Thanks again.

 

[S2261]

.... DO NOT pull the torque converter out of the bell housing. You won't be able to get it back in and you will need a tranny rebuild.

I have removed the torque convert without incident. In fact, with the engine out of the way this is a good opportunity to replace the front seal of the tranny.

 

[ludwig]

.... DO NOT pull the torque converter out of the bell housing. You won't be able to get it back in and you will need a tranny rebuild.

I have removed the torque convert without incident. In fact, with the engine out of the way this is a good opportunity to replace the front seal of the tranny

Well I couldn't get it back in and the tranny needed a rebuild anyway, so props to you and shame on me.

 

[Fairlane Fixer]

Got engine out yesterday.

This was fairly easy. Took nut off bottom of mount,
lifted engine a couple of inches, took mount off engine,
and took engine out the bottom by tilting it down in the
front and lowering till it clears front and moved it foward
past steering linkages.

Any advice on inspection of crank, pistons, cylinders, etc.
Planning on rings, rod and crank bearings.

Sincerely

 

[Fairlane Fixer]

Could not seem to get a reply as soon as I thougth.

Engine is completely disassembled.

Should I post this somewhere else on this board?

 

[Mac]

I notice that the flywheel is part of the torque conv.
like a one piece deal. With some sort of flat plate
against the engine.

Dont I know about those TC's!!! :roll:

Bet it looks like this!

http://maccer.7p.com/cgi-bin/image/temp ... P_1192.JPG

 

[pedal2themetal45]

Got engine out yesterday.

This was fairly easy. Took nut off bottom of mount,
lifted engine a couple of inches, took mount off engine,
and took engine out the bottom by tilting it down in the
front and lowering till it clears front and moved it foward
past steering linkages.

You went through the bottom : most motor are pulled out through the top.... Thats an interesting thought...
Tim

 

[Fairlane Fixer]

Yeah.

I was pretty easy. Crankshaft was going to hit front radiator
support so I titlted the back up and got the crank past it
then down all the way on a piece of plywood.

Jacked up front end & pulled out plywood
with engine.

I alread had engine's exterior stripped.
Head, dist., fuel pump, coil, and entire front.

 

[ludwig]

Believe me, renting an engine hoist beats the heck out of a piece of plywood. I've tried both.