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By oldcarmark - Last Month
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I am in the Process of prepping the 292 in My 56 Sunliner to pull the Motor. . I would like to leave the Fordomatic in and just pull the Motor. Any Tips or suggestions? How did anyone support the Transmission while pulling the Motor so it does not drop when the Motor is pulled? Last Time i pulled both together but no reason to pull the Transmission.
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By Hoosier Hurricane - Last Month
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Mark, remove the flex plate to converter bolts.should be 6 of them, and pry the converter away from the flex plate. It should move back about 1/4 inch. Remove the starter. Remove the kickdown rod. Remove the bolts attaching the bellhousing to the engine. Support the transmission with blocks, jack, or jack stand. If you have to roll the car back to pull the engine, support the trans to the frame with a rod or wood piece or chain around the frame rails and under the the trans pan. Should come out now. All this is for an automatic trans,. A stick shift is less work than this.
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By paul2748 - Last Month
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I used a tie down strap to hold the trans up the last time I removed the engine in my Tbird. This way I could move the car back and forth as needed.
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By 55blacktie - Last Month
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I hadn't thought of that, but I do have a transmission jack. Is there a chance that you might have a photo, Paul? Have you tried removing the transmission after the engine was removed? The Fordomatic weighs about 250 lbs.
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By oldcarmark - Last Month
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Thanks John and Paul. I would prefer to just pull the Motor. No reason to remove the Transmission. Works fine and no Leaks so I will leave it be.
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By DANIEL TINDER - Last Month
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paul2748 (11/22/2025)
I used a tie down strap to hold the trans up the last time I removed the engine in my Tbird. This way I could move the car back and forth as needed.
Curious, but if using a picker-hoist to pull the motor, could the wheels be rotated so as to roll instead of the car? Seems like would thus allow the trans support to stay fixed (?)
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By oldcarmark - Last Month
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Sometimes it is easier and safer to move vehicle rather than the Cherry Picker. Moving the Hoist with 600 lbs hanging in the Air can cause the Engine to start swinging. Working in a confined Area it makes more sense to move Vehicle backwards a little.
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By 55blacktie - Last Month
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I agree.
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By paul2748 - Last Month
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55 - no pics. I just ran the strap from one frame rail to the other. I didn't need to remove the trans after so I cannot say how hard it will be but you will have to raise the car to get it out. I suppose you could use your trans jack, then roll the car back to get it in the engine area and pull it up by the crane.
55blacktie (11/22/2025)
I hadn't thought of that, but I do have a transmission jack. Is there a chance that you might have a photo, Paul? Have you tried removing the transmission after the engine was removed? The Fordomatic weighs about 250 lbs.
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By 55blacktie - Last Month
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Might be a viable option. Thanks.
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By DANIEL TINDER - 9 days ago
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oldcarmark (11/22/2025)
Sometimes it is easier and safer to move vehicle rather than the Cherry Picker. Moving the Hoist with 600 lbs hanging in the Air can cause the Engine to start swinging. Working in a confined Area it makes more sense to move Vehicle backwards a little.
Hmmm. I planned to pull the motor by myself, so instead of removing the hood, I was going to pull the front wheels in order to get the car low enough to clear the fender (hoist hight limit), and use wood blocks to support the trans., just assuming the hoist would roll ok on smooth concrete. Guess I should re-think the issue.
Complications arise if a shop swaps the motors since I need to reuse the valve gear & accessories and need time to play with the geometry, etc., plus transport problems also. Maybe hiring a muscular crew to help with the actual swap (?)
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By 55blacktie - 9 days ago
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The last engine I pulled was out of a 1966 Mustang, and that was at least 35 years ago. I don't remember having help, and all went well. However, I'm becoming paranoid in my old age (71 in less than 2 months). Hiring a licensed person to do it puts the liability on him, if any damage is done. On the other hand, I try to avoid paying people to do what I am capable of doing myself. I like to think that I've yet to reach the age that I can no longer do things that I was once able to do, but I'm wise enough to know that there are things that I shouldn't/won't do.
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By DANIEL TINDER - Last Month
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The last engine ‘I’ pulled was out of a ‘53 Merc. and that was 63 yrs. ago. Still not wise enough apparently, to recognize when assumptions are unwarranted. Back then, I was hanging the chain hoist from a homemade swingset, and was standing in the engine bay trying to jerk the motor off the splines when the supporting pipe broke and nearly knocked me unconscious.😁 The set was so sturdily built, I ‘assumed’ it would support the load. Just didn’t realize rust had taken a toll over the years.
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By 55blacktie - Last Month
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I had a similar experience with a tree branch, but I wasn't pulling an engine. It knocked me off an 8-ft. ladder, breaking 4 ribs and a collarbone. I was in a bad way for about 3 months, but nursed my wounds at home. No doubt, some things are better left to the professionals.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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