New to this site as I just purchased a 67 gmc stepside 4x4 and need to install a small block into it Being a car guy, new to trucks, it seems like it would be a pain to try to get the trans shaft to seat correctly into the clutch and pilot bearing. I always installed the engines with the tranny already mounted. Since this is a 4x4 the trans is mounted to the tranfer case. How much trouble is it going to be to install the engine with the trans installed already. Any advice would be apprecated. thanks, don
if you have dealt with engines and stuff like that before then you shouldnt really have any problems, just take your time and do it slow. and make sure you have someone there with you to help guide it in. an extra set of eyes and hands are always a big help. good luck with it and keep us posted on your progress
its not that bad, you can either keep it all together and let it tilt way back, then jack the back side up as you lower the motor in the rest of the way. or you can put the motor in, then take you hoiste and lift the tranny/tcase combo up through the floor board. you can also put the tranny/tcase in and pushed back so you can drop the motor in, then you can lay on your back and push the tranny in with your hands and feet. assuming 420/d20?
It would depend on who is doing the repairs as a shade tree mechanic would be alot less expensive. If he/she is good or a dealer will charge by the hour generally $45-75 per hour and, you will be at the mercy of the infamous coffee break. Some certified mechanics have a set price as it calls for via Ford. Most often times you can get a swap out for $ 250-500 depending on where you live.
Make sure the torque converter is push all the way into the tranny shaft so the pump is engaged. Bolt the motor tight to the tranny before bolting torque converter to the flywheel so you do not blow the tranny pump.
