duly Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 I bought this beauty and it is being transported, 2,000 miles away, so I am unable to inspect it. It was too good a deal to pass up. My question is if the transmission is removed do you need to support the rear of the engine like other vehicles? I asked on facebook and got a few different answers, just don't want to cause any damage during transport. Thanks, Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 The rear of the engine is bolted to the frame rear cross member. The transmission can be removed and not affect the engine mounting at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 the rear of the engine is supported by the bellhousing, which is where the rear motor mounts are connected. the engine itself has no support in the rear if the bellhousing is removed. So if only the trans is removed and not the bellhousing then you should be good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) Engine and bell housing rear mounting as shown... Edited September 26, 2020 by Dodgeb4ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duly Posted September 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 Great thank you for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) Before you tow it with the trans off you might want to zip tie or wire the pilot bearing stuff to secure the bits in place. Edited September 29, 2020 by greg g 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) Take a couple of minutes and remove the release bearing, the bearing fork and sleeve and the clutch adjusting rod & pull-back spring. Without the gearbox in place the fork will bounce around - you probably won't lose it, as it's held in place with a threaded fastener, but the rest of the stuff could go bye-bye. _ Edited September 29, 2020 by Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duly Posted October 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 I got confirmation from the guy selling the car that the bellhousing is still attached, so I am good to go. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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