Trans Install

[72RatCamaro]

So I am getting ready to undertake swapping a transmission in one of the Dueces at work and need a no BS assessment of how long/difficult it is to change. I have worked on cars forever but this is my first 2.5ton truck to need any serious repairs. I was looking thru the manual and having a hard time with it. I just don't want to bite off more than I can chew/have tools to do.
Thanks

 

[ARDUECE]

real easy. sending pm

 

[72RatCamaro]

Thanks also went ahead and ordered a new pressure plate and throwout bearing

 

[ARDUECE]

have you already got a tranny?

 

[gringeltaube]

Some good reading in this thread: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/37483-pulled-transmission-today-3.html

It is obvious that posts #32 and #34 meant to say ..... put tranny in 1st gear... (not reverse!)

G.

 

[clinto]

One of our regular members wrote up this excellent tutorial (thanks Ken):

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/52409-how-transmission-changeout.html

There are other threads out there which cover the swap in depth. More or less 3 choices-the factory tranny hoist, an engine hoist through the passenger door or a pipe/beam laid across the doors or through the windshield going out the back window.

 

[72RatCamaro]

...have one ordered

 

[Floridianson]

Easy task but I use a crane and a chain hoist. I must have fifteen feet of hight on the down line and find this helps the swing.