360 / 727 pulled & put in shop. what next?

[bighammer]

This is obviously from a novice speaking here...

I have a complete long block and transmission sitting on the floor of my garage. I put it in there with an excavator... The engine will go in my Dart to replace the tired 318. The transmission will probably go up for sale here later.

The question is: What is the best way to separate the engine / tranny? I dont want to damage anything, like the output shaft or TC or any mating surfaces. Is there a trick to this?

My thought was to shim and block up the entire chunk so that when the bolts are pulled, the tranny will be able to be pulled away from the engine. sounds pretty simple, but that blasted thing is heavy! Go for it? Any advise is appreciated!rayer:

 

[Abodybomber]

Find a elevated level service ,off the ground guy. Old milk crates,wood blocks,anything off the ground. Take your time,and ask lots of questions.SAFETY FIRST! (lol...). That's a 600-700 pound monster.Patience by yourself,goes a long way. Can anyone knowledgable help you?

 

[dodge71demon]

I've never done it but you may be able to tip it on it's side to unhook the flex plate before unbolting the tranny. I would drain the oil out of the motor before trying this. FYI the flex plate is what hooks the torque converter to the crank.

 

[67Dart273]

Very first thing is to go here and download some shop manuals........they are free

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?p=1970088617

I just use old tires, and "hang" the engine with most of the weight on the tires as a safety, allowing some working room. Best to pull starter and dust cover off the trans before you pull it.

With the dust cover off, you can get to at least one bolt at a time up beside the oil pan with a socket / extension, and rotate the engine with a socket to get to the other three

Use a scrap of sheet metal, bend into a tab, or wire, etc, to retain the converter so it doesn't fall out of the trans.

Then, just a matter of removing all bell bolts and pulling it off.

The idea is to leave the converter in the bell so the front pump components, bushing, seal, etc, are not damaged.

 

[bighammer]

Good replies, thanks.

"With the dust cover off, you can get to at least one bolt at a time up beside the oil pan with a socket / extension, and rotate the engine with a socket to get to the other three"

I had no idea about that ^ Are you talking about the flex plate bolts?

 

[no poseur]

yes there are 4 flex plate bolts 9/16 wrench or socket