Hey guys... im getting ready to start swapping my 3-speed automatic out for a 5 speed transmission....

im wondering do you think it will be easier to drop the tranny and do all the work? or just pull the whole motor?.....

well i am hoping to get the show on the road soon so i hope you guys can help...

thanks.. -greg

 

What FW will you be using? If its a lightweight that bolts to the CW then leave the tranny in. If your using a stock FW then the motor gotta come out. Dont forget to put in a pilot bearing in the E shaft!

 

Start exercising your left leg....

 

yea that too!

 

you mean for the clutch?

nahh i got enough left leg power

my 76 gmc truck is a stick
-greg

 

theres no need to pull the engine.

 

It sure as hell makes it easier if you take the engine out, especially when you are changing the flexplate and counterweight for the fly wheel.

Now since I am doing this as well (actually 4spd auto... close enough) and I have a bad feeling that I forgot to put the pilot bearing in. Aside from pulling out the motor and checking, is there anyway I can tell if one is installed? What would happen if there was no pilot bearing in there?