I am in the process of prepping to pull the Engine and Transmission ( Fordo) from my 56 Fairlane. I want to fix the Leaks in both and repaint the Engine.My preference is to pull both together. I have a good Cherry Picker and One of those Levellers that apparently make the Job much easier. Last Time I did this was about 10 Years ago. I ended up splitting the combo to pull it but re-installed together. I have  much better Equipment this Time with the addition of the Leveller ( I bought a good one not One of the Offshore Impostors). Opinions or Suggestions, Tips etc? The Car has Power Steering which is giving Me some Concern as far as not damaging the Assist Cylinder.Input appreciated. One pleasant Discovery while draining the Convertor was that the Flex Plate has been replaced with the new style One Piece Unit.
This Car was restored 35 Years ago so Someone has been into it since then replacing the Flex Plate. Too bad they didn't fix the Rear Main Seal leak properly or the front Pump Seal while the Transmission was out. I am getting Puddles of Oil and Transmission Fluid.

  

i would do it in one piece.if you have good equipment and take your time should be no problem

Some years ago I discovered a trick, Well something I like to do when I pull my Vicky's engine. After you've been underneath and are sure everything is unbolted and ready to go lower the front of the car. I usually have extended jack stands in the rear and    un-extended in the front. This angle makes it a lot easier to pull the engine and transmission together without putting harsh tilts on the leveler.Once ready to lift a bit I remove both motor mounts. Also I know everyone knows this but if you're pulling an automatic make sure it is drained. A spare front yoke will hold back a lot of leaks but not all. Feel free not to ask me how I know that! If you remove the radiator and the front hood panel along with the heater box things go a lot smoother

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Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

I have always preferred to pull and install the engine and transmission separately.   The car I am working on now is a 1955 TBird with a manual transmission and overdrive.  The transmission is a very tight fit in that small car.  Pulling and Installing the transmission with the engine in the car is near impossible, so I have no choice but to install them together.  The shop I am working in now has an overhead crane and an electric winch.  If I was to attempt this with a cherry picker, I would be very nervous about all that weight swinging around a valuable car like that. 

I have seen a 406 engine parked in the front seat of a Ford Galaxie and I don't wish to repeat that experience.  Your car has much more room than an old TBird.  Installing the transmission after the engine is in the car would be a piece of cake. Whatever you do, be careful.

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