What's better???

[ptwothree]

Problem...leaking freeze plugs at rear of block.

What is best/easiest 1. Pull the trans/bell housing....

2. Pull the engine/trans as a unit..

3. pull the trans then the engine.

I've usually pulled the trans on other cars but they had a removable cross member under the trans. The throw out bearing is making noise too so a new clutch seems likely also....

[55 Fargo]

Problem...leaking freeze plugs at rear of block.

What is best/easiest 1. Pull the trans/bell housing....

2. Pull the engine/trans as a unit..

3. pull the trans then the engine.

I've usually pulled the trans on other cars but they had a removable cross member under the trans. The throw out bearing is making noise too so a new clutch seems likely also....

Okay, here is the easiest in car repair.

1) drain coolant

2) pull driveshaft,trans

3)remove starter

4)remove floor panel,remove clutch,flywheel

5) support engine under oil pan with blockof hard wood, and small floor jack

6) unbolt rear engine mounts

7) unbolt clutch housing

8) remove leaking frost plug

9) clean out freeze core hole

10) install freeze plug with sealant

11) use a brass core plug, or maybe I have heard some use 2 plugs, set them well with 2 ball peen hammers, or brass punch

12) install clutch housing, motor mounts,flywheel, clutch

13) add coolant, you could do this before step 12, check for leaks, and run engine step 12.

14) reinstall trans, drive shaft,floor panel

If you are in there, replace rear main seal, if necessary.

I hope this helps, been there and done this...........Fred

[greg g]

If you choose to pull the engine, you will need to have a good load leveler for your engine crane. You will need quite a bit of overhead clearence and the hood should come off, probably the radiator also.

With the trans connected the angle is extremely steep.

[JerseyHarold]

1952 Plymouths don't have a removable center floor panel, only the pedal panel comes out.