Re: Trans/OD install, 48 Custom

Posted by David Grubbs On 2011/8/5 21:30:53

When I rebuilt my 1951 288 engine with the 3 speed o/d, I had a heck of a time trying to get the transmission lined up with the engine shaft. I ended up taking the transmission out, then hanging the engine from the engine hoist by an adjustable screw type hanger, then putting the transmission on a roller pan. Once we had everything on the floor, it was very easy to line up and attach. I cut the top brace out of the radiator bracket earlier when I removed the engine and it made it fairly easy to tilt the engine back and slip the entire setup in. Then I just welded the brace back in, and you can't see the seam after grinding and painting. Saved lots of cussing and sweat!