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  1. 78subgeorge

    78subgeorge Member

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    I am pulling the 454 & T400 out of my '78 Suburban. After 2 recent crashes it was totaled.

    The engine & trans won't come out together because the 400 hits the firewall before the oil pan clears the radiator support.

    How much of the radiator support [already damaged] will I need to hack with a Sawzall to get the engine & trans out together?

    Thanks

    George
    Sacramento

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  2. cowboy

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    RE: Removing 454 & T400 together fr

    not sure how much you would have to cut but if its been totaled i don't think it would matter much how much you cut. but you might try tilting the engine up a bit more?
    cowboy
     
  3. 78subgeorge

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    RE: Removing 454 & T400 together fr

    'bout 28 inches was enough.
     
  4. cowboy

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    RE: Removing 454 & T400 together fr

    oh? how bad was the suburban in? i didn't think that it was smashed up so i don't know . anyways good to hear you got the engine and tranny out.
    Cowboy
     

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