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Tranmission Removal 39 Deluxe Tudor
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LarryK |
06-17-2014 @ 8:37 AM
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I plan to have my transmission rebuilt. What is the general procedure for removal/replacement? The car is stock and has a nicely restored interior and exterior finish which I would not want to be damaged. I do not have the facilities to do this myself. Any suggestions for rebuilders? I am in Maryland, but willing to have the transmission shipped to a rebuilder. Thanks.
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kubes40 |
06-17-2014 @ 9:47 AM
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I have done more of these procedures than I care to recall. And, in fact, I am doing yet another in two weeks. I have found it easier to disconnect the torque tube from the transmission, lower the differential and remove the transmission vs. removing the engine. You MUST remove the transmission through the floor boards. It will not "drop" out from below. To remove with my preferred method, raise the rear of the car and place jack stands beneath the frame. Remove the seat or move it back as far as possible and cover. Remove the gear shift lever and floor mat. Remove the floor boards. Disconnect the speedometer cable from the driven gear. Disconnect the torque tube from the rear of the transmission. Disconnect the rubber brake line and parking brake cable at the (near) front of the torque tube. Remove the shocks from the frame. With a floor jack beneath the differential center section, remove the spring "u-bolts". Lower the "read end" and roll the complete assembly back a mere 6" or so. Place a floor jack beneath the oil pan (place plywood between pan and jack) and apply just enough "lift" to keep engine in place. Working within the passenger compartment remove bolts fastening the transmission case to the engine block as well as the transmission mounts to the frame. Remove transmission. as far a s rebuilding these units - it is really not very difficult to do yourself. Still, if you don;t have the facilities and / or confidence, you can't go wrong with Mac VanPelt. He knows what he is doing and is fair.
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Stroker |
06-17-2014 @ 4:26 PM
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Larry K: Kube should be writing "how-to" manuals for folks that didn't grow up flogging early Fords. What he posted above is a beautiful example of step-by-step instructions that the next generation will desperately need in order to maintain our beloved rides. It's one thing to troubleshoot, and make supplier/source recommendations. Perhaps when he gets the latest 40 Ford Book offering done, he would consider authoring some procedural subjects. If I were to pull the transmission in my 38 with 39 hydraulic brakes. (which I have done several times during my 55-year custodianship), I would have done it exactly the way he posted.
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supereal |
06-17-2014 @ 8:38 PM
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It is important to remember the transmission is heavy. I use a heavy steel hook, sort of like a bale hook, and remove the inspection plate so it can be inserted. Then with both feet astride the transmission, I pull it back out of the clutch, using the hook and the shift lever on a top loader, to hoist it out. Use plenty of protection for your upholstery, as tranmissions are usually covered with greasy grime.
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TomO |
06-18-2014 @ 9:05 AM
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Mike gave you all of the steps, but I like to jack up the motor and transmission slightly to give better access to the lower U-Joint nuts. To get to the upper nuts, I use a couple of long 3/8" drive extensions. The job is easier with the front seat removed as he suggested and be sure to cover any upholstery left in the car. The grease will fly to any unprotected area.
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39topless |
06-18-2014 @ 10:39 AM
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Great step by step instructions. Makes it sound so EASY!!!! Perhaps, with the tranny out, you should replace clutch, pressure plate etc. Would be a good time to do it. Good luck.
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woodiewagon46 |
06-18-2014 @ 10:55 AM
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WOW, Kubes did just about everything except come over to your garage and help you. It's great to have such knowledgeable people on these sites. One thing I might add is to change EVERYTHING, clutch related, while you have the transmission out! Now is the time!
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TonyM |
06-18-2014 @ 11:30 AM
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Trans ain't that heavy. I was able to grasp the trans and remove it by hand with no tools or hooks. It weighs about 60 lbs.
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LarryK |
06-19-2014 @ 8:10 AM
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Thanks everyone for these great responses. I couldn't ask for a more complete breakdown of the job. These upbeat responses have me considering that I should try this myself. I am going to "walk through" the steps that Kubes outlined, locate everything, and make sure I am comfortable taking it on. And I will replace the clutch disc and throughout bearing and related parts as needed. It would help if I was a couple years younger than this car. But this is what keeps us young, right. Right?
Nuke
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cliftford |
06-19-2014 @ 10:00 AM
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Also, definitely replace the pilot bearing at the same time. Gene
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