jazzz007

completely apart now. would it be best to go back a piece at a time or all at once? Any help would be appreciated. Installing a new 408 iron block with a 400 turbo.

Viper

iTrader: (6)

Since they are both out, drop the k-member now and install it all at once.

If you can't drop the k-member, install from the top as one provided you have the front end on ramps ( for the height; the motor and trans have to be darn near vertical to start the install of both from the top ).

Trent

iTrader: (3)

Yep. What he said. Did you pull out the motor? Or did you drop it out the bottom with the K-member? It's easier for it to all go in together if you have the ability of having it on a lift and just lowering the car back down on the completely engine/tranny/k-member.

WILWAXU

iTrader: (6)

It can be install the old fashion way.. but I don't recommend it. Did it once.. But IMO you need to get the motor and tranny too high in the air to be safe.

gwj

FWIW, I once took out the windshield on a 62 Chevy reinstalling engine/tranny as a unit. I was working alone with everything suspended from a carport beam, LOL. Wonder how many carport/garage beams I've screwed up over the years doing engine swaps.