Good Saturday to everyone I’m having an issue actually separating the trans from the motor. Motor is about 1/2 inch off the frame in the front. I’ve checked the bell ...

ukturf · by **ukturf** [OP] » Jan 03 2021, 2:41am

Good Saturday to everyone

I’m having an issue actually separating the trans from the motor. Motor is about 1/2 inch off the frame in the front.

I’ve checked the bell housing bolts numbering times. 8 til total bolts are out. Ideas??

ukturf · by **ukturf** [OP] » Jan 03 2021, 2:46am

Here’s progress.

ukturf · by **ukturf** [OP] » Jan 05 2021, 4:24am

Progres update. I had to pry the motor and tranny from each other but I was able to get it out and had no connections inhibiting the process. Now to clean up the engine bay a bit and swap parts. Thanks again for the help so far.

ukturf · by **ukturf** [OP] » Jan 05 2021, 4:25am

My winning photo!

Used2baFordDrvr · by **Used2baFordDrvr** » Jan 05 2021, 5:24am

Atta Boy!!!! We all knew that you could do it! Never lost faith in ya - well, maybe for a couple of seconds - that was all, Honest!!

Cheers!

Mike

ukturf · by **ukturf** [OP] » Jan 06 2021, 4:10am

Since Ive got the truck in pieces and access to everything should I do a tranny flush. The exhaust is out of the way so dropping the pan should be easy?

Ive read since I have a transmission cooler Ive read to replace the lines to get a complete flush but id rather not. Measure the fluid lost and replace once the motor is back in simple right?

GBSierraSLE · by **GBSierraSLE** » Jan 06 2021, 4:00pm

How many miles are on it? Assuming it's over 100k, I would drain and refill with a new filter. Don't do a "flush". You can flush-out the cooler with fresh fluid, too. No need to replace the lines.

Walkers · by **Walkers** » Jan 06 2021, 4:30pm

You might consider replacing the torque converter. Mine pooched at 165,000 taking the pump and transmission internals with it.

ukturf · by **ukturf** [OP] » Jan 06 2021, 4:51pm

The odometer is sitting at 175k. Ill do the drain and refill process thank you for the advice.

GrandPaJoe · by **GrandPaJoe** » Jan 06 2021, 7:57pm

reason to avoid the flush on a higher milage trans, too much detergent at once.
you can add plenty of service life (depending how heavy the right foot is) by dropping pan and doing fluid/filter with each oil change, until you are getting a good color and cleaner looking filter.
once of the guys did a nice write up, jacking the trans tailshaft up to remove pan.

I'm watching your build, clean work and clean engine bay, it looks good.