Removing trans quick Q

[Carney Woods]

I'll be removing my trans this weekend to get it rebuilt. I was just wondering if the motor will be Ok on just the mounts or should I find a way to support it. The trans will be out for over a week and I need to move my car out of the shop to work on other projects. Anyone have an idea

 

[z2o_what]

it should be ok

i left my tranny out for over 2 weeks without supporting the motor

 

[notchback]

it'll be fine

 

[tunedin302]

Yup, fine w/o support

 

[Carney Woods]

cool thanks guys!

 

[bluecollar]

mine was out 8 months while deployed overseas. no problems.

 

[5spd GT]

I would just stick a jack slightly "bumped" against (underneath) the oil pan to level it out personally but I have did it both ways with no problem. But how long does it take to put a jack (with a piece of wood on it to evenly distribute the weight) underneath the oil pan and pump it a few times...? I would do that

 

[SilverFoxbody]

uSE THE motor wiggle to your advantage when you are ready to install. Don't fight the tranny into the hole, align the motor with the tranny - and slip it into place - don't use the bolts to pull the tranny up - it must sit flush against the block without bolt - this helps you ensure the TC is seated correctly.