getting ready to pull a transmission

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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 12:30 PM
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getting ready to pull a transmission

I haven't done it before. Anyone got some quick tips? Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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Use a Transmission Jack and support the rear end of the engine. Make sure the truck is up high enough so the Transmission Jack will roll out and in with Transmission on it. Do not use concrete blocks to block up the truck. Drain the oil first or it will run out the tail shaft.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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thanks. i appreciate it. maybe i'll let a mechanic do it afterall.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 10:18 PM
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What truck? What tranny? 4x4? Why?

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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 10:41 AM
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'91 F150, two wheel drive, 300 six, E40D tranny. needs a new flexplate. old one has a bunch of teeth missing and i'm tired of pulling the starter off and turning it with a screwdriver,lol.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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Sounds like a 2 hour job at max to me.
 
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