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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C
I would not remove the engine. I would remove the rear axle and the transmission. This can be accomplished with a decent sized set of jack stands. Just uncouple the torque tube from the back of the transmission and remove the U-Bolts from the crossmember that holds the rear spring in. With brake rods removed and wheels off, the rear end can be removed on a floor jack. Then unbolt the transmission and lower it from the top down.
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Yes, as Brent says remove the rear axle and then trans. I have made pilots for installing the trans and bell housing. It keeps the torque and stress off the clutch disc and allows for an easy entry to the pilot bearing.
use some about 3 inches in length and cut the heads off and taper the end so it makes for the bell housing to go on the ends easier. place one at about 9 or clock and the other about 3 and it will make install easier.
Removal of the rear and trans is much quicker and less evasive to the car, plus you have to separate at the engine anyway.
Larry Shepard