Engine pulling question

[txfireman110]

I'm ready to pull the 454 out of the K30 and dump it in the K5, but I need to put it on my stand and clean it up, etc.

I DO NOT have a transmission jack though, so can I pick it with tranny in place, then set it down, etc, etc, or will I break something???
Thanks

 

[pauly383]

My first idea that came to mind was ratchet strap across the frame under trans. Or some blocks. I have done plenty of cars and one truck before, on those we just coathangered the front of trans to the cowl. /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif

 

[txfireman110]

The tranny is coming out also, one way or another, and going in the K5 (TH350-TH400)

 

[big83chevy4x4]

leave them hooked together and pull it out /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

 

[pauly383]

Im tired , sorry. Well if trans comes out at same time, while it is on the picker/hoist, lower it on ground , remove engine from trans, then you could carry the trans to a corner somewhere. /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif

 

[BlazerGuy]

Yeah, just pull it all out at once, won't hurt a thing, but take the front clip off....makes things MUCH easier...

 

[84_Chevy_K10]

Be careful. Pulling a engine/tranny/case combo is a real pain in the arse!

 

[MOABDADC22]

If you are going to pull the engine and transmision out as one piece.....beg, borrow or steal an engine leveler. It makes it so much easier to install the combo.