Engine Engine and Transmission Removal Tips

Hello;

After much researching and parts ordering I am going to start the removal of my engine for rebuilding on my 90GT this weekend.

I have pulled engines before but mostly on smaller compact cars like Hondas and Subarus in a shop setting, so this will be the first time doing it on a Foxbody and in my own home garage.

Couple questions:

1. Would you guys recommend pulling the engine and transmission together? or dropping the transmission separately? The car is an AOD, and I am under the impression that because it's considerably larger and heavier than a T5, it might be difficult to pull out as one complete unit. (I have an engine hoist, load leveler, and large friend to help)

2. The car still has the original metal brackets with the loops attached to the headers, are these the best places to attach the chain even with the transmission attached?

Any other tips and tricks would be appreciated. I have read a lot of previous threads on this topic but it seems like everyone has a T5, and I'm lame and have an automatic So I am looking for input, suggestions, tips, ticks, or cautionary tales.

Thank you all for your time, As the process goes on, I'll update with progress pictures and probably questions.

-Justin

Thanks for all the input guys! I’ve starting taking the engine apart for removal. Current plan is to drop the transmission separately.

Took off all the accessories, dropped the exhaust, removed the first couple bell housing bolts from the top side of the engine. Thus far, cutting the exhaust off for better access has been the hardest part.

Unfortunately temps are dropping again here in Wisconsin even though it was in the mid 60’s today, there’s like 8 inches of snow coming in tomorrow, so that might slow my progress.

Had to split the work up over two different weekends, but the motor is out. Thanks for your suggestions guys!