Glen,
I agree, that is exactly how I do it. Use a chain, select the link to give
the right angle and away you go.
I also use a trolly jack under the tranny and stuff a piece of foam on top
ofthe gearbox to stop it catching on the underside ofthe battery tray.
I do the job on my own and it usually takes 1 1/4 hours from the start to
having the lump sitting on the garage floor.
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu>
Subject: Re: Engine/Transmission Removal
> I don't get the fuss over the leveller. I've pulled bugsy's motor both
with
> and without trans attached several times. A short piece of chain attached
> at the rearmost manifold stud and a thermostat housing bolt hole. I hook
> the chain through the hook of the cable hoist and pick a link that will
> result in a slight 'nose up' lift. That balance point allows you to
either
> push down or pull up on the tailshaft to acheive any angle you need for
the
> few seconds it takes to nudge it in or out.
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