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General Category => Kaiser Forum => Topic started by: checker on December 03, 2015, 07:09:25 PM

Title: Engine & transmission removal - installation
Post by: checker on December 03, 2015, 07:09:25 PM
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 !
Title: Re: Engine & transmission removal - installation
Post by: joefrazer on December 03, 2015, 07:21:47 PM
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.
Title: Re: Engine & transmission removal - installation
Post by: vt2000driver on December 06, 2015, 04:51:04 PM
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
Title: Re: Engine & transmission removal - installation
Post by: dusty on December 08, 2015, 10:23:10 PM
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.