[Rroxon7]

I posed this question in Drivetrain & Performance but know one replied...When I install my engine into my 66 nova...will I have to remove the tranny support bracket...Or will the engine, bellhousing and tranny slid right in..????Thanks

 

[patman]

I left mine out for the install...then jacked up the back of the transmission and installed the crossmember *after* it was down on the engine mounts.

 

[burty]

If you are talking about the transmission crossmember? Yes. I would remove it.

 

[NovatoriusRex]

If you are talking about the transmission crossmember? Yes. I would remove it.

There's not a ton of trans tunnel to trans clearance with an automatic trans, there may be more with a manual, but you'll have much less fighting to do if you follow the advice above.

Trying to move the transmission and engine as a unit and manage 3 sets of mounting axis' isn't worth the effort that not unbolting the crossmember would "save".

Removing & reinstalling it is SUPER easy after the engine is in place. :yes:

 

[Rroxon7]

Thanks for your help.....No more needs to be said......Thanks again

 

[Craigert]

I slide it right in over the

crossmember and support the tailshaft on a floor jack. Also I remove the grill and radiator support for added ease of install. There are many ways to install a motor/trans and I kinda dislike getting under a car to slip the crossmember in while all the engine and trans weight is hovering! IMO

 

[Greg_R_63]

As mentioned, if the grille and radiator support are off, it's very easy to slide the engine and trans straight in as a unit. I also left the trans crossmember off, and put it back with the trans in position.

 

[patman]

If you don't want to take the rad support out, make sure you get a load leveler for the engine hoist so you can angle the engine down to get the transmission in, then level it out as you lower it: