Removing 454 & T400 together from '

[78subgeorge]

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

Also posted in 73-87 Forum

 

[cowboy]

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

 

[78subgeorge]

RE: Removing 454 & T400 together fr

'bout 28 inches was enough.

 

[cowboy]

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