Reinstalling the Tranny

[Darkish]

Reinstalling the Tranny (Quick Question)

Hey everyone. I have an 03 Gt with a Tremec 3650. I just finished installing my new clutch package and Im trying to figure out how to reinstall the tranny. I dont seem to have enough clearance with the bellhousing to just slide it into place. Basically I cant get the tranny high enough to get the input shaft to clear the fingers on the pressure plate (about an inch away). Anyone have any suggestions? Should I loosen the engine mounts and slightly rotate the engine?
Anyone else had this issue before?

Thanks for your time in advance

 

[wmburns]

I had nearly the same issue getting the T45 transmission in my 2000. Worked for hours on it. Even cut a slight notch in the floor shifter hole.

No matter what, I couldn't get the transmission up high enough to line up without the transmission hitting the top of the tunnel. When forced, this changed the angle (bad).

I loosened the motor mounts slightly. The back of the motor dropped an additional 1/4" that made all of the difference in the world. Wish I had done it sooner.

Good luck.

 

[Dragstr05]

Jack up the motor a little bit in the front. That will push it down in the back a little bit. You wont get a ton of clearance like this, but it helps.

I have found the most difficult part about putting these transmissions back in is the number of splines. Just hard to get it to line up.

 

[Darkish]

thank you very much wmburns and dragstr . I have wasted so much time trying to get the tranny on >< lol

 

[wmburns]

I have found the most difficult part about putting these transmissions back in is the number of splines. Just hard to get it to line up.

Doesn't putting the transmission in neutral work? Or putting into a gear and slowly rotating the tail shaft until it lines up?

 

[Tanus]

gotta lower back of motor

used a clutch alinment tool right?