Date:         Sat, 9 Jan 2010 15:10:44 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: R&R Transmission with winch?
Comments: To: mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net>
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Thanks Mark.

That aspect was what I was really curious about. I've only had mine
out/in once so my image memory is scant.

I know some have built cradles for their floor jacks. I may try that.
Or buy the ATV/motorcycle type lift.

Neil.



On 1/9/10, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:
> 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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