Engine and tranny install
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Car: 92 Camaro Z
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Engine and tranny install
I just rebuilt the engine (SBC 350) and am adding a rebuilt tranny (700R4). I know the ideal installation method is to install them together, however im having a hard time getting someone over to help me with that and i cant stand waiting any longer.
Should i install the tranny or the engine first? Anything for me to be aware of as i install these (its my first installing either).
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Should i install the tranny or the engine first? Anything for me to be aware of as i install these (its my first installing either).
thanks
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Car: '90 Formula 350
Engine: 383 SBC
Transmission: ProBuilt S/S 700-R4 & ACT 9" Stall
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.23
Re: Engine and tranny install
Installing them together is alright if you have the car high enough and you can adjust your tilt during the installation (they make crank tools to do that).
When I installed my 383 I left the 700-R4 in place and put the 383 in and bolted it up. I made sure to install the starter first before doing it. One less thing to have to roll around and it's easier to check proper gap of the starter out of the car. I also made sure to rotate the torque converter and make sure it was properly seated. Since yours is rebuilt transmission you will also want to make sure the torque converter has been filled with transmission fluid prior to installation.
You will need a flexplate turning tool (preferably) or a crankshaft turning tool. You'll need that to spin the flexplate around so you have access to install the torque converter bolts.
What motor mounts are you using?
When I installed my 383 I left the 700-R4 in place and put the 383 in and bolted it up. I made sure to install the starter first before doing it. One less thing to have to roll around and it's easier to check proper gap of the starter out of the car. I also made sure to rotate the torque converter and make sure it was properly seated. Since yours is rebuilt transmission you will also want to make sure the torque converter has been filled with transmission fluid prior to installation.
You will need a flexplate turning tool (preferably) or a crankshaft turning tool. You'll need that to spin the flexplate around so you have access to install the torque converter bolts.
What motor mounts are you using?
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Re: Engine and tranny install
Personally I also find it easier to install them separately; trans first, then the engine. MUCH easier than trying to raise all that stuff up high enough to clear, dealing with trans fluid everywhere, etc.
If that's all that's holding you back, go ahead and do it.
If that's all that's holding you back, go ahead and do it.
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Car: 92 Camaro Z
Engine: 350
Transmission: Built TH350 with 3200 stall
Axle/Gears: 4th gen, 4.10
Re: Engine and tranny install
Installing them together is alright if you have the car high enough and you can adjust your tilt during the installation (they make crank tools to do that).
When I installed my 383 I left the 700-R4 in place and put the 383 in and bolted it up. I made sure to install the starter first before doing it. One less thing to have to roll around and it's easier to check proper gap of the starter out of the car. I also made sure to rotate the torque converter and make sure it was properly seated. Since yours is rebuilt transmission you will also want to make sure the torque converter has been filled with transmission fluid prior to installation.
You will need a flexplate turning tool (preferably) or a crankshaft turning tool. You'll need that to spin the flexplate around so you have access to install the torque converter bolts.
What motor mounts are you using?
When I installed my 383 I left the 700-R4 in place and put the 383 in and bolted it up. I made sure to install the starter first before doing it. One less thing to have to roll around and it's easier to check proper gap of the starter out of the car. I also made sure to rotate the torque converter and make sure it was properly seated. Since yours is rebuilt transmission you will also want to make sure the torque converter has been filled with transmission fluid prior to installation.
You will need a flexplate turning tool (preferably) or a crankshaft turning tool. You'll need that to spin the flexplate around so you have access to install the torque converter bolts.
What motor mounts are you using?
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Re: Engine and tranny install
Thanks Guys for the help; very much appreciated.
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Re: Engine and tranny install
I hve the tranny installed. Getting ready to donthe engine tomorrow night. What part of the engine should I bolt the engine hoist to? Heads? Exhaust manifold bolt holes?
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Re: Engine and tranny install
Depends on what you've got...
Whatever it is, needs to be something that's symmetrical both front-to-rear and side-to-side. Such as, the same accessory bolt hole in each head, the LF and RR intake bolt, etc. The goal being, that the engine should hang level from side to side and a bit lower in the rear (maybe 2 - 3 inches), basically in the position it will go into the car, without a great deal of force required to adjust its position to match how the trans and motor mounts and so on, are oriented during installation.
Or, use a carb plate.
Whatever it is, needs to be something that's symmetrical both front-to-rear and side-to-side. Such as, the same accessory bolt hole in each head, the LF and RR intake bolt, etc. The goal being, that the engine should hang level from side to side and a bit lower in the rear (maybe 2 - 3 inches), basically in the position it will go into the car, without a great deal of force required to adjust its position to match how the trans and motor mounts and so on, are oriented during installation.
Or, use a carb plate.
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Engine: Freshly cammed 350
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Re: Engine and tranny install
Hey there I was wondering what torque converter/Flywheel you are running on the 350 700r4 combo?
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Re: Engine and tranny install
Depends on what you've got...
Whatever it is, needs to be something that's symmetrical both front-to-rear and side-to-side. Such as, the same accessory bolt hole in each head, the LF and RR intake bolt, etc. The goal being, that the engine should hang level from side to side and a bit lower in the rear (maybe 2 - 3 inches), basically in the position it will go into the car, without a great deal of force required to adjust its position to match how the trans and motor mounts and so on, are oriented during installation.
Or, use a carb plate.
Whatever it is, needs to be something that's symmetrical both front-to-rear and side-to-side. Such as, the same accessory bolt hole in each head, the LF and RR intake bolt, etc. The goal being, that the engine should hang level from side to side and a bit lower in the rear (maybe 2 - 3 inches), basically in the position it will go into the car, without a great deal of force required to adjust its position to match how the trans and motor mounts and so on, are oriented during installation.
Or, use a carb plate.
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