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Old 01-07-2021, 06:19 PM   #1
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Default 40 transmission removal while on a 4 post lift?

I have come to the conclusion I have to remove the tranny from my 40. I have done it before with jack stands on my garage floor. However,I now own a 4 post lift and think it is feasible to do it on the lift. Has anyone removed a 40 Ford transmission while on a 4 post lift? I have a sliding jack tray that will lift the rear and will have a support to put under the oil pan. i realize the tranny must still come out through the interior. Any other thoughts about doing it this way?
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Old 01-07-2021, 07:12 PM   #2
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did this to a 40 coupe, we strapped the front axle so the car would not move then we used a 6x6 beam and blocking to hold the car up, a sliding jack tray to support the rear and allow it to move back to clear u joint, a man in the car and another under to help remove the trans, we supported the engine with another 6x6 and blocking
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Has to come out the top. Dont forget to rotate the transmission to clear the crossmember.
I can never remember in which direction to rotate the transmission. By the time I figure it out I have to go and take a leak.
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Old 01-08-2021, 08:11 AM   #4
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I had a era 4 post lift, for such jobs I would leave the rear wheels hanging off the end, for front drive I would hang the front wheels over the end, sometimes with safety chain if I was worried about tipping issues
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Old 01-08-2021, 08:29 AM   #5
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Has to come out the top. Dont forget to rotate the transmission to clear the crossmember.
I can never remember in which direction to rotate the transmission. By the time I figure it out I have to go and take a leak.
HAHA I can sure identify with that!! Then I have to hold it while I wash my greasy hands!
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