Date:         Sat, 9 Jan 2010 14:34:33 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      R&R Transmission with winch?
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Hi all.

I'm sure it's been thought of but anyone done it?

I'm thinking:

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. Jack up rear wheel, jack
stand, remove wheel, drag tranny out.

Or would this setup not allow input shaft to clear things? (angle
introduced when pulling tranny back)

Though an R&R in the field would be UNcommon, I carry a nice worm gear
winch for engine removal. Figured this could be done easily. Besides,
I'm sure I'm not the only one to work on their back messing around
trying to line up the transmission while balancing it on a floor jack.

Any pointers or a nay/yah before I drill a hole are welcome!   :)

Neil.

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