1994TransAm

hey guys,

tongiht we tried to install a long block with accessory bracket, 7 quart oil pan, and tranny.

i only scrapped the car once with the hoist. lol

we got it in... but cant get the motor mounts to get in place.... engine sucks to move...

what a day...... think i'm gonna repaint the bumper.... again!!!!!!

1994TransAm

ttt

Loadre

Use a jack on the tranny to level it out. I just installed the whole motor (from intake to oilpan) in from the top without the happy hooker. Just takes some ingenuity.

1994TransAm

we used the happy hooker....

what a waste!!!!

kep hitting the cowel...... not use at all

Loadre

I tried using the Happy Hooker and my cherry picker kept hitting the front of the car when the motor needed about 5 more inches to the mounts. I'll get some pics of what we did.

Red96Lt1

Can you install an engine with LT's on?

IllusionalTA

You can't install LT's w/ the motor in the car..

Red96Lt1

Do you mean you can't install the engine with LT's on the engine?

Loadre

He was saying "its hard enough to install LTs with the motor already in, much less putting them in beforehand."

If you wanted to try you would have to remove the steering linkage. It might be doable, who knows.

kevinsz2895

well is it easlier to drop the whole k-member with the motor assembled then replace it when ready to go back in ???

1racerdude

I got some longer tubing for my picker(6") and the hooker and have done it several times. I use a ratchet strap on the front to angle it.NO PROBLEMS.When it's clear you can level the engine and tranny with undoing the strap and jacking up on the jack going in. I also made a spreader bar to hook chain's to the exhaust bolt holes to use later to see if it is easer.Takes about an hour to hook it back up to mount's.You have to angle the hell out of it to get it started then use a jack under the tranney.
Won't go in with anything on front of motor.

1994TransAm

i have everything on the front expet the altornator and ps pump...


wp is even on... engine is in the hole...

1racerdude

You done good.I found it easier without all the acc. on the front.

Good luck.