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flathead34 07-22-2025 06:31 PM

How to support engine when replace transmission?
 

Ford Barn guys, For a '33/'34 pickup, we are interested in how you have supported the rear of engine when replacing the transmission via removal of the rear end. How supported and where supported would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mike and Steve

19Fordy 07-22-2025 06:41 PM

Re: How to support engine when replace transmission?
 

You can build a support using 2 x 4's.

Lawrie 07-22-2025 07:08 PM

Re: How to support engine when replace transmission?
 

I use a bottle jack and piece of wood under the oil pan,I cut a hole in the wood to clear the drain plug and to stop it sliding around
Lawrie

hop up 07-22-2025 07:15 PM

Re: How to support engine when replace transmission?
 

I like to use a cherry picker to hold up the motor plus you can move her around a bit when installing the transmission back. I agree blocks to hold it in place if she’s going to be out for some time..

nelsb01 07-22-2025 08:26 PM

Re: How to support engine when replace transmission?
 

Bottle jack and a 2 x 4.
Small and out of the way.

Then a piece of 3/8 plywood to slide under the trans when you get it lifted up above the frame. The plywood becomes a nice resting point for the transmisson while you catch your breath and figure out how to lift it out the door opening.

petehoovie 07-22-2025 08:26 PM

Re: How to support engine when replace transmission?
 

What Lawrie said in post #3 above is what I do...

Brendan 07-23-2025 09:32 AM

Re: How to support engine when replace transmission?
 

floor jack with a piece of 2x6


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