Re: 1951 ultramatic removal

Posted by Bobs51 On 2012/1/9 15:38:54

You're probably right. It just looked to me like the easier thing to do at the time. Maybe there was more clearance between the tunnel and the top of the trans on the later models. Don't know. This was the first car that I couldn't seem to get the trans out without the engine. Pulled many in the past. Maybe I'm just getting old.

PS did try every combination of extensions and swivel sockets and universals there was. Could not get on the last bolt at the top straight enough the get it to turn. I am pretty sure that even with the rear cross member out the rear of the trans still sticks into the "X" member far enough to inhibit the trans from dropping straight down.