Any Tips for Installing a Trans?

FireSale · 07-02-2014, 11:48 AM

I take delivery of a C4 from TCI today and was wondering if anyone has tips for installing a trans in a car that still has the engine on the stand.

The car is on jack stands with no rear end at the time being. I have a trans adapter for a floor jack, so rolling it under the car from behind is possible. Should I do this or wait until the engine and rear end are complete and bolt it up and install the trans and motor as a unit? I don't have access to a lift and my stands max out at around 20 inches.

It's going on a SBF 302 in a 68 Mustang coupe.

I need to be able to do all of this single handed.

Thanks ahead of time.

Dale

Myron Piatek · 07-02-2014, 12:03 PM

If it were me, I'd install the trans last.

* Putting it in first, you'd need to keep it supported up front, which may interfere with the engine installation.

* Installing the engine/trans already assembled seems like a pain. I tried installing and/or removing that way a very long time ago and never considered trying it again. But I have heard of some people doing that.

HandOverFist · 07-02-2014, 01:33 PM

Easily accomplished by yourself if you use one of these... http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0767&ppt=C1944

Another... http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...ct_19979_19979 One without a crank handle will be slower, but the handle sometimes becomes an impediment at extreme angles...this one would void that scenario using a ratchet/socket.

Mark Ugrich · 07-02-2014, 02:18 PM

I'd put the trans in last. You might want to mock up the engine and transmission.Check clearances and converter to flywheel fitment.

Dave Ribeiro · 07-02-2014, 02:29 PM

* I agree with Myron & Mark, put the trans in last ... Keep it simple when you are alone , don't over-load anything you can't handle yourself ???
Get everything else in & then put the trans in , when you can handle it alone from under the car... But smart & you won't get hurt or cost you more $$$$$$$... Good Luck with the project ...

HandOverFist · 07-02-2014, 02:57 PM

A motor with trans attached overloads nothing unless you use defective equipment. You could not "catch" a falling trans or motor by yourself regardless of the situation...use your head and trust the equipment.

07-02-2014, 11:48 AM	#1
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Any Tips for Installing a Trans? I take delivery of a C4 from TCI today and was wondering if anyone has tips for installing a trans in a car that still has the engine on the stand. The car is on jack stands with no rear end at the time being. I have a trans adapter for a floor jack, so rolling it under the car from behind is possible. Should I do this or wait until the engine and rear end are complete and bolt it up and install the trans and motor as a unit? I don't have access to a lift and my stands max out at around 20 inches. It's going on a SBF 302 in a 68 Mustang coupe. I need to be able to do all of this single handed. Thanks ahead of time. Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

07-02-2014, 12:03 PM	#2
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Any Tips for Installing a Trans? If it were me, I'd install the trans last. * Putting it in first, you'd need to keep it supported up front, which may interfere with the engine installation. * Installing the engine/trans already assembled seems like a pain. I tried installing and/or removing that way a very long time ago and never considered trying it again. But I have heard of some people doing that. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

07-02-2014, 01:33 PM	#3
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Any Tips for Installing a Trans? Easily accomplished by yourself if you use one of these... http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0767&ppt=C1944 Another... http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...ct_19979_19979 One without a crank handle will be slower, but the handle sometimes becomes an impediment at extreme angles...this one would void that scenario using a ratchet/socket. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321 Last edited by HandOverFist; 07-02-2014 at 01:41 PM.

07-02-2014, 02:18 PM	#4
Mark Ugrich Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Auburndale,Florida Posts: 220 Likes: 29 Liked 71 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Any Tips for Installing a Trans? I'd put the trans in last. You might want to mock up the engine and transmission.Check clearances and converter to flywheel fitment.

07-02-2014, 02:29 PM	#5
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Any Tips for Installing a Trans? * I agree with Myron & Mark, put the trans in last ... Keep it simple when you are alone , don't over-load anything you can't handle yourself ??? Get everything else in & then put the trans in , when you can handle it alone from under the car... But smart & you won't get hurt or cost you more $$$$$$$... Good Luck with the project ... __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

07-02-2014, 02:57 PM	#6
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Any Tips for Installing a Trans? A motor with trans attached overloads nothing unless you use defective equipment. You could not "catch" a falling trans or motor by yourself regardless of the situation...use your head and trust the equipment. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

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