Easiest way to change torque converter?

[1969mach1351]

Without pulling the engine or completely dropping the tranny. Can I just remove the driveshaft, H-pipe, tranny cross member, and slide the tranny back and down some? Will I need to mess with the linkage at all? Is this reasonable or am I just being dumb?

 

[jikelly]

Yes it is reasonable and I have done it.

 

[Ozsum67]

The linkage is the least of the evils.

 

[69 302/351c]

I have done it that but using a lift makes it almost easy.

 

[6T6coupe]

By the time you have disconnected everything necessary to do that, the tranny is practically out. Now would be the time to replace the input shaft and tailshaft seals, filler o-ring, and maybe the pan gasket and filter.

 

[allcarfan]

in order to move the trans down and back...You will have to disconnect EVERYTHING. Might was well drop it, it will make it much easier

 

[paintballtommy]

id say pull the engine or drop the tranny. if youve done it before and know what your doing it shouldnt take more than a couple hours at the most.