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First time stabbing motor

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65fastbackresto

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We gonna try this Saturday looks like. I have some questions. I have a 302 and C-4 tranny. Also have Ron Morris performance adj motor mounts if that helps anything.

1. Do I have to remove the export braces (2 piece style), to drop in motor and tranny while they are attached together. I have a cherry picker.

2. Any chance I can do this with the headers on. (Patriot Tri-Ys).

3. What chain store carrys Duplicolor brand paints, looking for a dark ford blue to finish the tranny and driveshaft with.

I AM GETTING EXCITED!!!!!! After 5 months and an insane amount of money I might get to hear it purr soon.

Also if anyone thinks of anything I should REALLY be aware of here....let me know, I`ll use all the tips I can get.
 

iskwezm

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i would highly recommend removing the export braces and the headers cant be installed to drop the motor in.
 

69PaleHorse

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+1 to that. After 3 removal and reinstalls of my 302/C4 combo I wholeheartedly encourage you to remove the export brace/monte carlo and headers before attempting to drop in your combo.

Additionally, if you value your under hood paint job, I'd recommend taking the hood off as well - if you haven't done so already.
 

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+2. Although it's more work later, dont risk denting or smashing those headers or anything on the motor.
 

BullittStangV8

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Headers wont fit. At least Hooker LT's dont. Also, pull the hood off, it makes it 100 x easier. Also, mine fit in with my export brace in.
 
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This is a timely post since I'm getting ready to install my engine and transmission soon too. I've been debating on whether it is better to install them as a unit or install the engine and transmission separately. I have a cherry picker and used that to pull them out as one unit but it was a little difficult due to the length of the whole thing. I banged up my compartment quite a bit but since I was going to paint it anyway I didn’t care at the time. Now that I have it all painted and the engine rebuilt I’m concerned about damaging the paint job. I’ll have a partner help me so any suggestions on the best way to go? BTW - I have a 4speed toploader and the car is a 66 coupe.
 

iskwezm

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I find it easier and faster to put them both in at the same time.If you have a tilter it makes it easier, just have the car high enough to angle the tail shaft of the trans and have another couple of people to help.
 
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