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Larry H · 09-23-2012, 06:31 PM

I will be shorly installing my engine and transmission back in my 31 A. I removed the engine and then went back and pulled the transmission out. When I install is it best to put the transmission in first and then the engine or as a unit.

CJH · 09-23-2012, 06:55 PM

If at all possible, put them in as a unit. You will be able to a better job on the "workbench" than wrestling with the transmission under the car. Then you can slide the rear end under the car, hook everything up and go for a ride!

Wait to put the fluids in so they don't cause a problem when the engine/trans is at the angle you will need to get everything under there.

Good Luck

Chris

Tom Wesenberg · 09-23-2012, 06:55 PM

I like to do the tranny first, then the engine, unless the body is off the frame.

Jerry Parr WI · 09-24-2012, 09:46 AM

This question seems to rank with what oil to use. No agreement. Like Tom I do transmission first then engine. I use heavy wire hooks to support the trans from the motor mounts. Then it's easy to move the car while installing the engine. Using a jack to support the trans will just frustrate you.

walt jones · 09-24-2012, 10:58 AM

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Larry, Some information concerning this matter can be found on a recent thread "Model A Engine Removal From Car" started by Rubatoguy on 9-18-12. I hope that this info. will be helpful.

09-23-2012, 06:31 PM	#1
Larry H Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Warsaw, Indiana Posts: 4	Engine install I will be shorly installing my engine and transmission back in my 31 A. I removed the engine and then went back and pulled the transmission out. When I install is it best to put the transmission in first and then the engine or as a unit.

09-23-2012, 06:55 PM	#2
CJH Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 36	Re: Engine install If at all possible, put them in as a unit. You will be able to a better job on the "workbench" than wrestling with the transmission under the car. Then you can slide the rear end under the car, hook everything up and go for a ride! Wait to put the fluids in so they don't cause a problem when the engine/trans is at the angle you will need to get everything under there. Good Luck Chris __________________ " . . . these changes aren't permanent, but change is." - Neal Peart

09-23-2012, 06:55 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Engine install I like to do the tranny first, then the engine, unless the body is off the frame.

09-24-2012, 09:46 AM	#4
Jerry Parr WI Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 619	Re: Engine install This question seems to rank with what oil to use. No agreement. Like Tom I do transmission first then engine. I use heavy wire hooks to support the trans from the motor mounts. Then it's easy to move the car while installing the engine. Using a jack to support the trans will just frustrate you.

09-24-2012, 10:58 AM	#5
walt jones Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas City, Mo. Posts: 101	Re: Engine install Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Larry, Some information concerning this matter can be found on a recent thread "Model A Engine Removal From Car" started by Rubatoguy on 9-18-12. I hope that this info. will be helpful. __________________ Walt