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removing a transmission

http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=11649&highlight=remove
 
found that thread, made me more comfortable with the thought of pulling it to swap in a converter if i get one.
 
BUT: just for reference how many bolts hold the tranny to the engine? how many are up near the intake? can i get a socket onto em from the engine bay? should i remove the upper intake to give myself some room?
 
also jcassity mentioned "make sure to remove the starter" why is this? any other little things like that the thread doesnt mention? i want to be completely ready for this.
 
o woops how about the driveshaft? is that hard to take off?
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

removing a transmission

Reply #1 –
you'll need a 12 point 12mm socket/wrench to get the  off for the driveshaft. they are loc-tite(d?) from the factory, so they'll feel tight coming out. disconnect the coil wire, take the "inspection plate off near the flexplate, and have someone bump the engine over with a key to remove all 4 bolts/nuts for the converter. you should have 6 bellhousing bolts. you'll need a 5/8" socket and as many extensions and swivels you can find. the top 2 bolts you can get to from up top with a wrench. the starter has to come off as it is attached to the the bellhousing. be sure to disconnect the battery BEFORE you move the starter. disconnect the cooler lines at the trans, unplug all electrical connections, and the shifter linkage. you'll need a 13mm(1/2") socket and a 15mm wrench for the crossmember, and 9/16"(14mm) socket for the tranny mount nuts.

ive done this a few times. :)
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

removing a transmission

Reply #2 –
I've done it twice in my car so far. Once when motor went in and once when I changed the flex plate.

removing a transmission

Reply #3 –
I supported the tranny on a tranny jack I rented (best $20.00 ever),and removed the tranny crossmember after the driveshaft was removed.I let the tranny down and the engine tilted back (had a floor jackk under it).After the tranny was let down,the bolts on the bell housing were very easy to get to.I had an old driveshaft yoke I used as a plug for the tailshaft.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

removing a transmission

Reply #4 –
Quote from: 32VFoxBird;147634
you'll need a 12 point 12mm socket/wrench to get the  off for the driveshaft. they are loc-tite(d?) from the factory, so they'll feel tight coming out.

I'm lazy, would  this make the driveshaft bolts removal easier?

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Reply #5 –
Loc-tite the driveshaft when you re-install it!
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

removing a transmission

Reply #6 –
You're puting in a high stall converter aren't you? ;)


Lucky :D
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

removing a transmission

Reply #7 –
I used a wrench with a pipe on it for the DS bolts as I couldn't get a ed socket in there.

removing a transmission

Reply #8 –
yup ive done that before, gives you lots of leverage!!!!
 
 
@ thunderjet: YUP:D  actually vinnietbird informed me that at advance auto/autozone you can get torque converters. not too outlandish. but you can get replacements for a mustang. again not too weird. heres the trick--they carry one by "Pro King" :hick:  thats $80 :hick:  and he has one, its got a stall of about 2400, so all is well. his has held up well, so guess what im gonna go and buy!
 
i wanna nail the gas and flash stall it and break em loose like a madman :evilgrin:
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

removing a transmission

Reply #9 –
I worked for a time at a shop/salvage yard, installing replacement engines and trannies in cars, trucks and vehicles...
Do it like Vinnie suggested, lower the engine/trans as far as it'll go with jacks, then it makes getting those top bolts out gravy, with just a few extensions and an impact wrench.
But, make sure you have EVERYTHING else disconnected first, lol.
At the 'yard, it wasn't a big deal to snip off starter wires, cooler lines, etc etc..hell, in one case, I torched the whole  frame and used a 4 wheeler to drag it out.....
Eh, sorry for the hijack..
Yeah, and one more thing...if ya use a pipe on a wrench to bust loose those 12mm bolts..USE eye protection, I got a little scar on my chin from a fragment of shiznitty wrench when it broke, and nailed me.
A scar you can live with...one eye would be a little less fun yet, lol.

JeremyB, that tool looks like it's be great for using an air wrench on our driveshaft bolts..
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

removing a transmission

Reply #10 –
how can i lower the engine/trans? will the rubber motor mounts allow it to tilt back, is that what youre saying? how about the engine fan, will that bang into the shroud and clip off the blades? just thinking about problems that could come up from tipping the engine over. if i could do that it sounds like its very helpful though!
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

removing a transmission

Reply #11 –
Usually soft rubber motor mounts with some miles on 'em will allow the motor to tip backward.  If you're worried about it, pull the fan off the water pump while you're unbolting things.

removing a transmission

Reply #12 –
I used an ATV jack with a piece of ply wood cut to fit on it to get the trans out.

Kinda hick but its better than trying to do it by hand.

removing a transmission

Reply #13 –
80$ stall converter!!! hell i found the one im getting when i have my trans rebuilt!

http://www.autozone.com/R,APP1079682/vehicleId,1076201/initialAction,partProductDetail/store,3240/partType,00809/shopping/partProductDetail.htm
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

removing a transmission

Reply #14 –
yeah dude thats the one!
 
about the fan--yeah i know i can take it off, just kinda lazy :hick: :disappoin
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane