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bill h · 01-29-2013, 02:07 PM

I have to pull my rear end out of my 47 ford. ! also am going to change the clutch. Will the tranny come out the back without pulling the engine, Thanks

Kube · 01-29-2013, 02:23 PM

As you realize, you'll need to drop the rear end (as an assembly) and roll it back about 6". Then you can lift the transmission out (up) through the floor.
Simply disconnect the torque tube at the rear of the transmission, disconnect the rubber brake line on the torque tube, the shock absorbers, the spring "U" bolts. There is no need to pull the assembly back more than 6". In other words, it will remain within the "tunnel" between the frame and body pan.

don-wi · 01-30-2013, 07:54 AM

Just to add a couple more things, you need to disconnect the emergency brake cable, speedometer cable and the panhard bar. Also make sure to have the car jacked up on jack stands positioned on the frame and high enough that the spring will clear the gas tank so you can pull it back enough.
Don

bill h · 01-30-2013, 03:16 PM

Got the trans out. Pretty tight fit. It just clears the floor. Likely will be difficult to get back in but thats what makes it fun. Thanks

FLA48 · 01-30-2013, 08:39 PM

It will be easier to put back in than it was to take out.

Karl Wolf · 01-30-2013, 10:05 PM

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When you put it in, leave the trans in high gear, you can turn the shaft by the ujoint to engage the clutch disc...
Karl

Kube · 01-31-2013, 09:06 AM

If you have an extra input shaft, use that to align the new clutch vs. those plastic tools that are commonly supplied these days. The plastic tools are okay. An input shaft can't be beat.

01-29-2013, 02:07 PM	#1
bill h Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto Ontaro Posts: 129	47 ford trans I have to pull my rear end out of my 47 ford. ! also am going to change the clutch. Will the tranny come out the back without pulling the engine, Thanks

01-29-2013, 02:23 PM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,990	Re: 47 ford trans As you realize, you'll need to drop the rear end (as an assembly) and roll it back about 6". Then you can lift the transmission out (up) through the floor. Simply disconnect the torque tube at the rear of the transmission, disconnect the rubber brake line on the torque tube, the shock absorbers, the spring "U" bolts. There is no need to pull the assembly back more than 6". In other words, it will remain within the "tunnel" between the frame and body pan. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

01-30-2013, 07:54 AM	#3
don-wi Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 150	Re: 47 ford trans Just to add a couple more things, you need to disconnect the emergency brake cable, speedometer cable and the panhard bar. Also make sure to have the car jacked up on jack stands positioned on the frame and high enough that the spring will clear the gas tank so you can pull it back enough. Don

01-30-2013, 03:16 PM	#4
bill h Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto Ontaro Posts: 129	Re: 47 ford trans Got the trans out. Pretty tight fit. It just clears the floor. Likely will be difficult to get back in but thats what makes it fun. Thanks

01-30-2013, 08:39 PM	#5
FLA48 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Conroe TX Posts: 170	Re: 47 ford trans It will be easier to put back in than it was to take out.

01-30-2013, 10:05 PM	#6
Karl Wolf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley,Ca. Posts: 1,509	Re: 47 ford trans Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) When you put it in, leave the trans in high gear, you can turn the shaft by the ujoint to engage the clutch disc... Karl

01-31-2013, 09:06 AM	#7
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,990	Re: 47 ford trans If you have an extra input shaft, use that to align the new clutch vs. those plastic tools that are commonly supplied these days. The plastic tools are okay. An input shaft can't be beat. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".