Pulling engine and trans

[DaPoz]

Well, time to pull the engine and trans from my 64 300 K. The manual states to first remove the trans and then pull the motor. I seem to recall that they both can be pulled out at the same time, yes? I did so outside as I recall.
I have a lift and a proper leveler; has anyone done the same, in a garage with a 9 ft. ceiling?
I prefer not to break them apart in the car.

 

[Boydsdodge]

When I do both I remove rad and all the engine accessories, jack the rear of the car up as high as my jack stands Are still safe to do so. Then start removal, goes pretty easy, helper is good to have.

 

[Big_John]

It's my preferred method to pull them both at the same time. You shouldn't have a problem with the 9' ceiling. Common sense safe usage of the hoist is obviously needed.

I don't lift the rear as I like to roll the car out from under the engine, but that's personal preference.

 

[DaPoz]

OK, Thanks guys!

 

[mgm1986]

I recently removed the 440 and a727 from my '68 as a single unit. As others mentioned I removed the rad and all the accessories first. I forgot to remove the transmission crossmember which made it a little more difficult but it still wasn't terrible. This was by my lonesome using a 2 ton engine hoist as the smaller 1 ton hoist wouldn't reach far enough without removing the front rad support which I didn't want to do.

First time doing this and it was easier than I anticipated. My wife helped with dropping them back in together and that also wasn't terrible but that did require me to remove the trans crossmember which should have been done before removal.

Good luck, stay safe and take your time. It is a fun project.

 

[mgm1986]

Also, I have a 14' ceiling but I wouldn't see an issue with 9 foot ceilings.

 

[commando1]

I pull the radiator and then pull the engine and tranny together.
On my last two, I raised the rear of the car using my lift. Man, did that make things super easy

 

[volksworld]

don't forget to plug the trans tailshaft or there'll be a hell of a mess

 

[Big_John]

don't forget to plug the trans tailshaft or there'll be a hell of a mess

'64 trans doesn't have the sliding yoke, so that won't be a problem.

 

[DaPoz]

Well, time to pull the engine and trans from my 64 300 K. The manual states to first remove the trans and then pull the motor. I seem to recall that they both can be pulled out at the same time, yes? I did so outside as I recall.
I have a lift and a proper leveler; has anyone done the same, in a garage with a 9 ft. ceiling?
I prefer not to break them apart in the car.

Getting ready to tug the engine out and......I am trying to recall from the '70's....... if I in fact did remove the rear crossmember when I pulled and reinstalled the engine and trams. I have no recollection of ever taking the crossmember out of my '64 New Yorker. I have only one floor jack to work with. If I'm to support the rear with the crossmember out, then I can't subsequently lower the car off of the jack stands to yank her out in my garage.
Has anyone in fact R&R'd with the crossmember in place?

 

[DaPoz]

Getting ready to tug the engine out and......I am trying to recall from the '70's....... if I in fact did remove the rear crossmember when I pulled and reinstalled the engine and trams. I have no recollection of ever taking the crossmember out of my '64 New Yorker. I have only one floor jack to work with. If I'm to support the rear with the crossmember out, then I can't subsequently lower the car off of the jack stands to yank her out in my garage.
Has anyone in fact R&R'd with the crossmember in place?

 

[Big_John]

I'm not familiar with the '64, but it seems to me that the crossmember has to come out. I looked at my '64 FSM and they say to take the crossmember out to remove the trans so I would.

 

[mgm1986]

I did not remove the transmission cross member in my '68 and I should have as it definitely made it a little tougher to remove the engine and trans. It also caused the trans tail seal to get caught and rip in half.

I removed the cross member before reinstall and wish I did it before removal.

Not sure of your model year but I would guess removing it is a better option and really not that difficult.

 

[Big_John]

Getting ready to tug the engine out and......I am trying to recall from the '70's....... if I in fact did remove the rear crossmember when I pulled and reinstalled the engine and trams. I have no recollection of ever taking the crossmember out of my '64 New Yorker. I have only one floor jack to work with. If I'm to support the rear with the crossmember out, then I can't subsequently lower the car off of the jack stands to yank her out in my garage.
Has anyone in fact R&R'd with the crossmember in place?

Using your leveler, as you lift, start to angle the assembly to make it clear the firewall. Once it's out far enough to change the angle on the motor/trans, the hoist will hold everything up.

The jack under the trans is really only necessary when you first remove the crossmember and you can remove it as the motor/trans lifts.

 

[DaPoz]

I guess I'm getting gas over the engine & trans being on the lift as I lower the car off of the jack stands.
Slowly I guess right?

 

[Big_John]

I guess I'm getting gas over the engine & trans being on the lift as I lower the car off of the jack stands.
Slowly I guess right?

I'm not really understanding what you are asking here. But, yes, do EVERYTHING slowly and double check everything as you work.