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Old 01-03-2020, 05:30 PM   #1
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Hey guys, do you think its easier to install the engine and transmission together in a 34, or the trans first, then the engine ?
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Old 01-03-2020, 05:40 PM   #2
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Transmission first. Don't forget to install throw out bearing.
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I wouldn't dream of installing them separately. There's a reason why Ford did it that way in the first place.
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I wouldn't dream of installing them separately. There's a reason why Ford did it that way in the first place.

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Old 01-03-2020, 09:17 PM   #5
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Thanks guys, Ive always installed them as a unit, just was thinking maybe I been doing it the hard way all this time lol ...
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