[yankeeralph]

Hello everyone. I recently installed in my 78 T/A a rebuilt 400 with TH350 as a single unit. My only problem was that the engine hoist would not extend out enough to put the engine in from the front -- the jack would hit the front bumper and it caused some bad gashes before I backed out. I decided to go at it from the side -- and that was hairy also since I nearly tipped the hoist over when the tranny was being guided down into the tunnel. I did succeed.

Now my problem, I need to pull the engine and tranny from another 78 T/A (this is a finished car) and I DO NOT want to gouge the paint anywhere. Should I make an overhead hoist for this or did I miss something going in from the front. The hoist was one of those auto zone specials with the arm out at the 1/2 ton position (fully extended). This will only be my second rebuild so I don't have a lot of experience and I don't need any expensive lessons. Thanks

[yankeeralph]

Hello everyone. I recently installed in my 78 T/A a rebuilt 400 with TH350 as a single unit. My only problem was that the engine hoist would not extend out enough to put the engine in from the front -- the jack would hit the front bumper and it caused some bad gashes before I backed out. I decided to go at it from the side -- and that was hairy also since I nearly tipped the hoist over when the tranny was being guided down into the tunnel. I did succeed.

Now my problem, I need to pull the engine and tranny from another 78 T/A (this is a finished car) and I DO NOT want to gouge the paint anywhere. Should I make an overhead hoist for this or did I miss something going in from the front. The hoist was one of those auto zone specials with the arm out at the 1/2 ton position (fully extended). This will only be my second rebuild so I don't have a lot of experience and I don't need any expensive lessons. Thanks

[chucks79ta]

I took the extra time and removed the front facia. It gave me plenty of clearance both for the cherry picker and the ease of work on the engine.

[Txbobcat]

An overhead hoist will make it a lot easier. The hoists now adays are too short for long nosed cars. Can you say shadetree??
Putting the tranny in later will make it easier and safer also.

[olds]

I separated the engine from the tranny. Pulled the motor first, then went in a hand carried out the tranny.........

olds

[Aeolian-X]

I use a chain hoist. Always have. I have a 6X6 oak beam in my shop just for engine pulling. Never like cherry pickers. Too clumsy, and always in the way.

- AX
77 Trans Am Restoration Journal

[stu]

Got some square tubing and extended mine, couldn't reach the engine without it.