Transmission Alignment

[albjerryg]

I have a 1960 Impala with a 4 speed tremec transmission and a 409 engine. I had to pull the transmission because the throw out bearing went bad. I have the plastic tool to align the clutch. (picture enclosed) My question is how to align the spline om the transmission, it could be a little off to fit straight in. I know it a dumb question but fir time I had to pull the transmission. Thanks for any help? Jerry

 

[327]

Might have to wiggle it around a bit and it should go right in.

 

[albjerryg]

Ok thanks

 

[La Hot Rods]

I have better luck if I put the transmission in gear before I try to install it.

 

[albjerryg]

Why is that????

 

[albjerryg]

I am by my self with no car lift so I am operating wih little clearance and I am 79 years old.

 

[La Hot Rods]

When you rotate or twist the transmission the input shaft will rotate with it, then you can find the spline in the clutch.

 

[327]

Never hurts to ask for help if you need it. That's what friends are for.

 

[Phil Reed]

I am by my self with no car lift so I am operating wih little clearance and I am 79 years old.

Hang in there....in Feb. this year I turned 79 also!!!!!!! And I'm the same shape as a 59 year old!!!!!!!!!

 

[327]

Phil Reed

 

[albjerryg]

I am try but start feeling my age this year.

 

[327]

Get some help if you need it.

 

[63impalass409]

I'm 53 and just swapped out my m20 for a m22 I just built and it kicked my ass so I feel your pain!!!!! I use a old input shaft instead of the flexy plastic tool. I have also loosened all the bellhousing bolts a tad to help with the wiggle to get it to align easier in the past and never ever use the transmission mounting bolts to draw the transmission in as that's the fastest way to snap an ear off

 

[albjerryg]

Thanks I was thinking of doing that. Thanks

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

Wouldn't the pp keep the disc in place?

Replacing the t/o brng moves nothing???

 

[albjerryg]

Not sure I understand your abbreviation? Thanks

 

[Gliderider06]

PP = pressure plate

 

[oldskydog]

Bellhousing might need aligning.

 

[Fuzz1957]

I’ve done this.
Find two long bolts the same size as the ones that are used to bolt transmission in place. Cut off the bolt heads. Screw these bolts in the top holes and use them as guides by putting the top transmission ear holes in them during installation. These bolts will hold transmission up in place/angle. After install, put in bottom transmission bolts to hold in place, remove top guide bolts and install top bolts. Tighten all.

Fuzz

 

[albjerryg]

Thanks