Date:         Mon, 17 May 2010 13:47:19 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: dropping tranny to do clutch
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On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 12:29 PM, Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
> Wes, you can use ramps no problem.  I do this all the time.  Getting a
> small transmission jack is the way to go.  I use the one with the strap
> that goes around the transmission and you can also tilt it.  I bought it
> at Harbor Freight for not much money and it works awesome!  You can
> support the engine from above with ratchet straps and a piece of 2 by 4
> straddling the engine compartment opening.  Have fun!
>



That's interesting. Didn't know transmission jacks can have straps.
Makes sense. Thought myself clever experimenting with a strap sporting
these types of hooks:

http://www.tie-down-straps.com/images/b10.jpg

around the transmission, and hooked onto my floor jack. Kinda worked,
and I'm sure a properly designed jack is much better, but if one has a
floor jack already and tight budget.....

I bolted a large socket to a piece of plywood. With floor jack cup
removed, socket fit nicely in the hole. I put wood rails on sides of
wood to help keep transmission from tipping over. I have seen another
similar DIY type platform with a wedge of wood at clutch housing end
to help align transmission for install.

Neil.


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