pulling my motor question...

[Ronbo 316]

I'm gonna be pulling the motor out of my truck and was wondering if it's possible to pull the motor, trans and transfer case out of the truck all together....is it possible since the radiator core support doesnt come out?
I did this in an 80 chevy, v-8 with no problems...the core support was out at the time....
Has anyone yanked them all together at once?

[ryanonthevedder]

I don't think it's going to happen. I ve pulled my trans 3 times now and its not too big a job and the motor comes easy after that. They might come together but there's a lot of weight to deal with at the ass end. It's also a pretty long assembly to pull through that engine bay. I think you would be better off in the long run to pull em separately. Have fun.

[gmack192]

When I put my engine, transmission, and transfer case back in my truck, I put it in all together.. It was easier for me to bolt everything together on the floor and set it in, than it was to fight with the trans & transfer case on a jack under the truck.... Keep in mind I only have a single transfer case, duals may not be as easy.

[notstock]

Did it that way once. Had to have the truck way up in the air to clear that long mess pulling it out.

[toyrunner]

Originally Posted by gmack192

When I put my engine, transmission, and transfer case back in my truck, I put it in all together.. It was easier for me to bolt everything together on the floor and set it in, than it was to fight with the trans & transfer case on a jack under the truck.... Keep in mind I only have a single transfer case, duals may not be as easy.

Done it a few times like this. Single case only. The hoist was at its limit, too. Made it easier to let the air out of the front tires so there was more clearance.

[Benny]

I recently pulled my engine/trans/t-case/dual adapter out in one unit. When I got near the top, it bound up against the firewall and broke the bolt on the rear hook point. The back part came crashing down and broke my MC dual adapter. Never Again!!

[krip]

if you pull the 6 bolts from the rear of the trans (where it bolts to the transfer)
the engine and transmisson will come right out. you can leave the transfer bolted
to the crossmember. to install remove the transfer from the truck-- install engine
and trans then install transfer from bottom. works like a charm.



dawg

[smewhtguy]

Unless there is an extra reason for having the tranny and t case out why go threw all the extra work of taking apart the console and pulling shifters, undoing the tcase cross member and drive shafts. Seems like a lot of extra work for nothing.

[94toytruck]

I've done it both ways, it takes 30 minutes to pull the trans on mine tops. Not worth the time to fight it all coming out. Most of the stuff you have to remove comes off anyways if your swapping or rebuilding the motor.

[DTCsk8er]

Originally Posted by 94toytruck

I've done it both ways, it takes 30 minutes to pull the trans on mine tops. Not worth the time to fight it all coming out. Most of the stuff you have to remove comes off anyways if your swapping or rebuilding the motor.

Exactly my thoughts. Full rebuilt means getting that crankshaft off, rear main, clutch, flywheel, etc. thus requiring the trans to be removed. And it is so much easier to maneuver just the engine in alone.

Most people are just turned off when they think about accessing the top trans to block bolts.. Just need some extensions and a swivel socket.

[Ronbo 316]

I'm taking the truck completely apart....swapping all onto another frame....lotso fun in my near future...lol.

[crawling4runner]

I've pulled all 3 before but it was on a junk truck and I cut the core support off. If your swapping everything onto another frame, why not pull the cab off first then pull the motor/trans/transfer? Be a helluva lot easier then trying to pull through the engine bay like your planning to.

[94toytruck]

^^^this^^^

[Ronbo 316]

Originally Posted by crawling4runner

I've pulled all 3 before but it was on a junk truck and I cut the core support off. If your swapping everything onto another frame, why not pull the cab off first then pull the motor/trans/transfer? Be a helluva lot easier then trying to pull through the engine bay like your planning to.

I would but...limited space and equipment. I'll probably just pull the motor and trans as one...leave the transfer case on until the frame is wheeled out from under the cab. Thanx all.

[thursday]

lots of extensions and swivel adaptors/or a wobbly extension to get the top bolts out...dont be scared to put the tool box on a diet as well.

[crawling4runner]

Originally Posted by Ronbo 316

I would but...limited space and equipment. I'll probably just pull the motor and trans as one...leave the transfer case on until the frame is wheeled out from under the cab. Thanx all.

I used 4 55 gallon drums and 2 6x6's. Jack the cab up, place the drums at the front and back of the cab, and put the 6x6 across the drums, lower cab. With the drums and 6x6 I think it was 43" tall overall. Might have to put itty bitty tires on it for the top of the motor to clear the core support. Don't know if that helps you any or not, just thought I'd mention it as I was limited on equipment myself. Good luck.

EDIT: Thursday, I see you found out just like I did that those swivels don't like impacts even a lil bit.

[ryanonthevedder]

Originally Posted by thursday

lots of extensions and swivel adaptors/or a wobbly extension to get the top bolts out...dont be scared to put the tool box on a diet as well.

Lol. I want to see the pics of your knuckles after that one. Thats a tough day at the office.

[thursday]

Originally Posted by ryanonthevedder

Lol. I want to see the pics of your knuckles after that one. Thats a tough day at the office.

i was pulling the trans... wound up dropping the tranny low enough to reach that top bolt thru the shifter hole and a 1/2 drive ratchet with straight extensions...pita....

[dusty husky]

Anyone ever just hole saw 2 holes in the floor for access then fit some rubber plugs in to seal them back up?

[whitwilliams74]

Originally Posted by dusty husky

Anyone ever just hole saw 2 holes in the floor for access then fit some rubber plugs in to seal them back up?

That's what Stubs did on the Blueberry crunch.

[RcBro]

I pulled the trans and motor out, but I also had a good engine lift to do it. Was scary high but it worked. I have a hell of time at my house getting the top two trans bolts off.

At the shop with a car lift, air gun and 6" extension there a piece of cake lol.

[TBItoy]

I dont know what the big problem with the upper trans bolts is, you can get to them with a wrench from top.

It's pretty easy, or if you got real big paws, pull the bolts out of the tcase mount and jack it up a bit.

[94toytruck]

Those top bolts are easy, top access or long extension and a universal socket from the bottom.

[FuzzyZ]

Originally Posted by Ronbo 316

I would but...limited space and equipment. I'll probably just pull the motor and trans as one...leave the transfer case on until the frame is wheeled out from under the cab. Thanx all.

Is the T-case really that heavy that your worried about taking it out? Come on its only about 50lbs if that. It's easily removed/installed by one person under the truck! Grow some musceles!

Originally Posted by TBItoy

I dont know what the big problem with the upper trans bolts is, you can get to them with a wrench from top.

It's pretty easy, or if you got real big paws, pull the bolts out of the tcase mount and jack it up a bit.

X4! Even my messed up hands have never had a problem getting the top bolts out. This guy is going to be screwed if he ever has to replace his clutch! Pull the whole drivetrain at once! Thats the answer!

[Mr Stubs]

Originally Posted by dusty husky

Anyone ever just hole saw 2 holes in the floor for access then fit some rubber plugs in to seal them back up?

Originally Posted by whitwilliams74

That's what Stubs did on the Blueberry crunch.

Originally Posted by 94toytruck

Those top bolts are easy, top access or long extension and a universal socket from the bottom.

My main reason for the holes is that I did a body drop and it made the extension trick much more complicated....