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Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! I am getting ready to remove my 4 speed tranny and install a newly rebuilt 3 speed top loader along with clutch and everything that goes along with it in my 50 F1. I just put it up on jack stands and ready to start. My question is that it doesn't look like there is enough room to slide the 4 speed tranny back from the engine because of the cross member sitting so close. Am I missing something ????
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Re: Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! Per the manual it can be removed.
Hoist vehicle and drain lubricant. Remove Seat cushion and floor plate Place support under the rear of the engine Disconnect drive shaft Remove any linkage connected to transmission Disconnect clutch equalizer shaft Disconnect speedometer cable Disconnect transmission at engine rear support and at the bellhousing Pull transmission the rear until spline shaft is clear of the clutch Lift transmission through the opening in the floor. I've never done it, that is just from the manual! |
Re: Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! I have the manual and read the same thing. But I just measured it and there is only 3/4" of a inch between the rear of the tranny and the cross member. Got to go back farther than that. Doesn't It?
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Re: Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! Yep it would need the thickness of the pressure plate plus the distance from the flywheel surface to the front side of the pilot bearing, darn that manual! Maybe someone with some actual experience will jump on before long!
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Re: Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! Jack up the rear of engine.
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Re: Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! Those 4 speeds are heavy. I could not imagine trying to pull one out of the trans opening. Probably want to take the seat out if you try it. If your truck is all painted up would be another reason not try it. Not much room at the rear between trans and crossmember.
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Re: Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! Got the seat out and going to pull with engine hoist.
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Re: Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! I just did mine, got the box out(just) but to reinstall I had to remove the crescent shaped mounting from the crossmember, would have been "much" easier had I removed that first!
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Re: Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! I 'done' that job.........4spd out thru cab. I yanked a nonsyncro from a '51 F1 and installed a side shift......the job seemed as though it would never end. As you know the 4 spd driveshaft and the 3 spd driveshaft are way not the same.
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Re: Transmission removel from F1 HELP! Yep Got the right drive shaft and its ready to go. Any other tips on getting the 4 speed out of the truck? Hope to get it out tomorrow.
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Re: Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! I have done that conversion on a truck I had a few years ago. Be ready for severe back pain the next week after!! If I recall I jacked the rear of the engine removed the mount and it narrowly came out. Much easier with two people.
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Re: Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! ^^What 35ford said^^ You have to jack up the rear of the engine , and it will just clear . And , make sure you have a helper !
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Re: Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! Got that done yet?? lol Its a pain!
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Re: Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! Got it ready to come out but need to bring home cherry picker from storage and it was raining all day yesterday. So Hopefully today will get it out. I will keep you informed. Thanks for all the help!
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Re: Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! Cherry picker!! 2 people can lift it out fairly easily
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Re: Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! Got it out by myself with the picker! What a job and no room for error! Hope the new one goes in easier. Going to go and drop off fly wheel at machine shop. No Way will I do this again. I am getting to old for this much work.
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Re: Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! Good thinking!
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Re: Ttransmission removel from F1 HELP! When I did this swap a few years ago my brother and I manhandled the four speed out. I don't remember it being all that horrible!! The three speed is noticeably lighter, of course, but two people make it much much easier. Take the time to line up the clutch disk properly with an alignment tool so that the tranny will slip in easily. When you're all done you'll think you have a new truck!! Such an improvement in drivability!!
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