Don't do it. The tranny needs to lower some and then move several inches away from the engine before lowering the rest of the way. Hard to do that through a hole unless the hole is huge. Harder would be getting it back in that way. Mark
neil n wrote: > Hi all. > > I'm sure it's been thought of but anyone done it? > > At deck above center of transmission, (or slightly behind center?) > drill hole big enough for winch hook, hook it up, take up the weight, > remove tranny fasteners, pull tranny away from engine, put in 2x4 > pieces, (to keep it away from flywheel etc.) get back in van, lower > the tranny on a piece of wood or w.h.y. >.............. > Any pointers or a nay/yah before I drill a hole are welcome! :) > > Neil. > > |
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