Engine & transmission removal - installation

[checker]

This is a simple question for experienced guys who have done the job before...

If the engine and transmission have to be removed from a 51-54 Kaiser, is it easier to remove both together and split them up once out of the car or remove the engine first by itself followed by the tranny ? 

Job to be done without a lift...

Thanks for your tips !

[joefrazer]

Generally speaking it is easier to remove both as one unit. The hydramatic is bolted to the flywheel and there's a large, thin gasket in between that can be very difficult to get into place if the transmission is still in the car. Been there and done that.

[vt2000driver]

also if it is an a hydra-matic you cant even take the flywheel cover off with the cross member in place

been there tryed it

[dusty]

WHEN REMOVING THE MOTOR AND TRANS , THE BOOK STATED TURN THE TNGINE ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER BUT FAILS TO EXPLAIN WHY. Well it is correct to a point you must also turn the steering gear the oposite way to clear the center point tie rod and its best to remove the drag link from the centerpoint.