rx_7_driver

ok i am swaping my auto for 5-speed ,,

here is the new problem everytime i go to put the tranny in, the back end hits the underneat of the car(pulled the shifter out) how do i get it in??? i was thinking about tillting the engine but where do i put somthing to push up on the front so the back will go down???? i was thinking the pullies but i am worried i will break somthing

-Shawn

thank you's go out to all who reply

SupraDoom7

"How do I get it in?" lol

bbp

lower subframe, pull down on downpipe with a a pry bar

hypntyz7

nah, dont drop ****.

just tilt the engine back some.

a jack and piece of wood under the oilpan can work, or something(like a scissorjack) wedged between the alternator and fanshroud can also work, slowly extend the jack. It can work, and you dont need to drop any damn subframe. I have parted out nearly 100 2gens, and I have converted about 5, and have yet to drop any subframe. **** if nothing else, a buddy with a prybar up front will work out fine.

Rotorific

iTrader: (1)

oh my god dude to much work "dropping subframe" ive had to rock the engine back and forth but that was about it haha that made my night thinking that people actually do that

Detriuch

iTrader: (1)

haha i so remember doing that ****. (rocking the engine) im to lazy to take out all that subframe stuff. just get a couple friends over and get to hevin and hoein

rx7_ragtop

I used a block of wood and a jack under the front pulley. It doesn't take much, don't get carried away.

Brad

SureShot

I use a stick beside the battery, from the radiator support frame to the PS bracket.

HOZZMANRX7

iTrader: (43)

"That thing will never fit!"

Seriously, you've already heard the right advise.

Stick a prybar into the exhaust manifold and pull down. I get what you saying in that you can't get the shift tower to move forward enough to move up into the hole. But, you need to get it up in there so you can get the tranny and engine lines up so the shaft will slide into the pilot bearing. Sometimes you just have to get it close, and give it a good shove to get it up in there. It's just sheet metal, so it will give a bit.

Pull, tilt, good hard shove to get things lined up, and it all should slide together nicely. (Damn, this is sounding like sex ed class.)

rx_7_driver

thanks for all the help use the pry bar in exhaust method........ now on to the real fun the pedals
if anyone wanna give tips on this go right ahead


-Shawn

hypntyz7 thanks for giving the mesurements for the mount worked out great!!