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flathead34 · 07-22-2025, 06:31 PM

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

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

Lawrie · 07-22-2025, 07:08 PM

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

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

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

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

Brendan · 07-23-2025, 09:32 AM

floor jack with a piece of 2x6

07-22-2025, 06:31 PM	#1
flathead34 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oro Valley, AZ Posts: 462	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

07-22-2025, 06:41 PM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,605	Re: How to support engine when replace transmission? You can build a support using 2 x 4's.

07-22-2025, 07:15 PM	#4
hop up Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 439	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.. __________________ Wanted Ford oiler oil cans Thanks

07-22-2025, 08:26 PM	#5
nelsb01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Up North Posts: 777	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.

07-22-2025, 08:26 PM	#6
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 10,158	Re: How to support engine when replace transmission? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What Lawrie said in post #3 above is what I do...

07-22-2025, 07:08 PM	#3
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,529	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

07-23-2025, 09:32 AM	#7
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