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Branman1971 · 10-21-2013, 10:17 AM

I need to swap my flexplate in my 350sb/TH350 combo. I am considering pulling the entire motor and tranny and going through them. Not rebuild, but clean them up real good and repaint the block, new motormounts, new valve cover gaskets, tranny pan gasket, seal up the leaks. Has anyone pulled the motor and tranny out of one of these out as One Unit? I have pulled them before out of Fords still bolted together. Where should I get the flexplate from? I know there are many ones to consider depending on hp and such.Thanks!

MARTYZ · 10-21-2013, 06:53 PM

If I was doing all that I would just remove the front clip, only
take you about an hour tops, dozen bolts, two rad hoses and unplug some wires and everything is wide open and easy to access. Just my thoughts. Flexplate can be purchased at any auto parts supplier and can be replaced by just sliding trans back

Branman1971 · 10-22-2013, 11:30 PM

Now look what you made me do!

ChevyTruckGuy · 10-22-2013, 11:40 PM

lol.....Cool. I like the idea, now you can change out as many parts as possible on the motor while its out or when it does get out. Clean & maybe paint engine compartment ect.......Looks like fun.

Branman1971 · 10-22-2013, 11:49 PM

Now look what you made me do!

donthekawguy · 10-23-2013, 12:56 AM

Pull it all! Clean paint update!

WhippinSaw · 10-23-2013, 09:03 AM

I prefer to pull the motor and tranny as a unit instead of just pulling the motor and propping up the tranny. Just use a bucket to catch the trans fluid that will leak out the drive shaft spline on the trans when lifting and tilting. Should be really easy with the front clip apart but not necessary. Enjoy

1963c-10 · 10-23-2013, 10:05 AM

I like the under hood check list.

cg285 · 10-23-2013, 12:27 PM

if you are just replacing the flexplate it's a 30min job and nothing gets pulled

Branman1971 · 10-23-2013, 12:28 PM

Thanks for the help guys. I guess I will be pulling this thing myself because I have no friends. Lol. As for my check list it serves me well as a reminder because I can't remember anything. I've even got a reminder in on the left-hand side of the hood to love on my wife so she doesn't feel neglected for all the attention that I'm giving to "damn truck". I think that's going to be the name of my truck as it was affectionately named by my wife.

Branman1971 · 10-23-2013, 02:18 PM

Yeah, I'm sure I will be doing more than just the flexplate. So far I have planned:

Flexplate
clean up engine bay
valve cover gaskets
cap/rotor
plugs/wires
Tranny pan gasket
Tail shaft seal
Paint block
new headlight adjusters
Tranny crossmembers
re-run the wiring

So yeah, I wanna pull it out and get a good look at everything. I wish I had a sandblaster!

1963c-10 · 10-23-2013, 02:47 PM

If your going to pull the motor...id consider the rear main seal and an oil pan gasket too.

Branman1971 · 10-23-2013, 02:49 PM

Good Eyed Deer!

A.T. RockDriller · 10-23-2013, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

If your going to pull the motor...id consider the rear main seal and an oil pan gasket too.

Hey Branman...
'63c-10 is right....
While ya have it out...change every external seal on the tranny and anything else you can think of.
Bench work is always more fun than "under-the-truck" work.

BTW: I really like yer "Damn Truck"...

A.T. RockDriller · 10-23-2013, 04:16 PM

Just so you know what you're up against...
This is what happened to me when I decided to swap my motor mounts.

Copied from Build Thread:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hey...Grease
Good ta see ya.....

I'm gettin my a$$ kicked on this one....
I'm just closing in on the motor mount swap....

Anyway.....
I'm down to finishing up the column.....and the attached shift linkage an...an...an..........and maybe that's it. Other'n boltin it back together..

I Gotta think 'bout that....Either way....I am ok to start it after I wire the engine harness....Oh. After I finish plumbing the aux. fuel tank (so it will be the only tank) because I yarded the one out from behind the seat....Just have to bend the rest of the tubing....I'll take a pic later.

Anyway, here's a couple for ya...
Attached Images

__________________
Les Hunter
'59 3803 someday to be 3853
'63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily
'66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2

A.T. RockDriller · 10-23-2013, 04:19 PM

And....while I was doing that....I was doin' this....

1963c-10 · 10-23-2013, 04:46 PM

Nice work Les....your truck is coming along real nice.

Branman1971 · 10-23-2013, 05:33 PM

Yeah Les, she's a beauty! I have some floorboard spots that need some help too. How did you clean up your frame? Sandblast?

par4tom · 10-23-2013, 06:37 PM

Nice looking project. But beware...

These types of projects are addicting...start with just a flexplate change and the next thing you know you've got a new engine, new paint, new upholstery, new everything!!!

Ask me how I know...sigh!

Tom

Branman1971 · 10-24-2013, 10:09 PM

Ad here we go!

MARTYZ · 10-25-2013, 08:36 AM

Well that's the cheap part done now how much are you going to spend is the question or the challenge,

Nice work and good looking truck !!

61_FL_Apache · 11-11-2013, 08:22 PM

See that was easy!!!

Branman1971 · 11-12-2013, 06:15 PM

Got these done. Now to clean up the engine bay and firewall. The firewall looks like Swiss cheese with all the mystery holes drilled into it. Thank god for welders.

10-21-2013, 10:17 AM	#1
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? I need to swap my flexplate in my 350sb/TH350 combo. I am considering pulling the entire motor and tranny and going through them. Not rebuild, but clean them up real good and repaint the block, new motormounts, new valve cover gaskets, tranny pan gasket, seal up the leaks. Has anyone pulled the motor and tranny out of one of these out as One Unit? I have pulled them before out of Fords still bolted together. Where should I get the flexplate from? I know there are many ones to consider depending on hp and such.Thanks! __________________ Active duty Navy CPO 1961 C10 SWB 1963 C10 LWB (donor) 1965 C10 LWB BBW

10-21-2013, 06:53 PM	#2
MARTYZ Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shallow Lake Ontario,Canada Posts: 201	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? If I was doing all that I would just remove the front clip, only take you about an hour tops, dozen bolts, two rad hoses and unplug some wires and everything is wide open and easy to access. Just my thoughts. Flexplate can be purchased at any auto parts supplier and can be replaced by just sliding trans back

10-22-2013, 11:30 PM	#3
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? Now look what you made me do! __________________ Active duty Navy CPO 1961 C10 SWB 1963 C10 LWB (donor) 1965 C10 LWB BBW Last edited by Branman1971; 10-22-2013 at 11:46 PM.

10-22-2013, 11:40 PM	#4
ChevyTruckGuy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hesperia, Ca ( Southern California ) Posts: 184	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? lol.....Cool. I like the idea, now you can change out as many parts as possible on the motor while its out or when it does get out. Clean & maybe paint engine compartment ect.......Looks like fun. __________________ 1966 Chevy C 20 Lwb (Now a project)5.7 400hp 1996 Chevy Silverado Reg Cab Lwb (Daily Driver) 5.7 2000 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab Lowered 4/4 4.3 (For Fun) 2008 GMC Sierra Ex Cab 5.3 (once a month driver) Wife's 74 Ranchero 500 351 Cleveland (One Owner) My name is Mike and im in So. Cal (Hi Desert)

10-22-2013, 11:49 PM	#5
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? Now look what you made me do! Attached Images __________________ Active duty Navy CPO 1961 C10 SWB 1963 C10 LWB (donor) 1965 C10 LWB BBW

10-23-2013, 12:56 AM	#6
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? Pull it all! Clean paint update! __________________ 66 shorty

10-23-2013, 09:03 AM	#7
WhippinSaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lisle Illinois Posts: 602	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? I prefer to pull the motor and tranny as a unit instead of just pulling the motor and propping up the tranny. Just use a bucket to catch the trans fluid that will leak out the drive shaft spline on the trans when lifting and tilting. Should be really easy with the front clip apart but not necessary. Enjoy

10-23-2013, 10:05 AM	#8
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? I like the under hood check list. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

10-23-2013, 12:27 PM	#9
cg285 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: sumterville, florida Posts: 914	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? if you are just replacing the flexplate it's a 30min job and nothing gets pulled

10-23-2013, 12:28 PM	#10
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? Thanks for the help guys. I guess I will be pulling this thing myself because I have no friends. Lol. As for my check list it serves me well as a reminder because I can't remember anything. I've even got a reminder in on the left-hand side of the hood to love on my wife so she doesn't feel neglected for all the attention that I'm giving to "damn truck". I think that's going to be the name of my truck as it was affectionately named by my wife. __________________ Active duty Navy CPO 1961 C10 SWB 1963 C10 LWB (donor) 1965 C10 LWB BBW

10-23-2013, 02:18 PM	#11
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? Yeah, I'm sure I will be doing more than just the flexplate. So far I have planned: Flexplate clean up engine bay valve cover gaskets cap/rotor plugs/wires Tranny pan gasket Tail shaft seal Paint block new headlight adjusters Tranny crossmembers re-run the wiring So yeah, I wanna pull it out and get a good look at everything. I wish I had a sandblaster! __________________ Active duty Navy CPO 1961 C10 SWB 1963 C10 LWB (donor) 1965 C10 LWB BBW

10-23-2013, 02:47 PM	#12
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? If your going to pull the motor...id consider the rear main seal and an oil pan gasket too. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

10-23-2013, 02:49 PM	#13
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? Good Eyed Deer! __________________ Active duty Navy CPO 1961 C10 SWB 1963 C10 LWB (donor) 1965 C10 LWB BBW

10-23-2013, 04:16 PM	#15
A.T. RockDriller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orient, Oregon Posts: 722	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? Just so you know what you're up against... This is what happened to me when I decided to swap my motor mounts. Copied from Build Thread: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey...Grease Good ta see ya..... I'm gettin my a$$ kicked on this one.... I'm just closing in on the motor mount swap.... Anyway..... I'm down to finishing up the column.....and the attached shift linkage an...an...an..........and maybe that's it. Other'n boltin it back together.. I Gotta think 'bout that....Either way....I am ok to start it after I wire the engine harness....Oh. After I finish plumbing the aux. fuel tank (so it will be the only tank) because I yarded the one out from behind the seat....Just have to bend the rest of the tubing....I'll take a pic later. Anyway, here's a couple for ya... Attached Images __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2 Attached Images __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2 Last edited by A.T. RockDriller; 10-23-2013 at 04:23 PM.

10-23-2013, 04:19 PM	#16
A.T. RockDriller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orient, Oregon Posts: 722	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? And....while I was doing that....I was doin' this.... Attached Images __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2



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10-23-2013, 04:46 PM	#17
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? Nice work Les....your truck is coming along real nice. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

10-23-2013, 05:33 PM	#18
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? Yeah Les, she's a beauty! I have some floorboard spots that need some help too. How did you clean up your frame? Sandblast? __________________ Active duty Navy CPO 1961 C10 SWB 1963 C10 LWB (donor) 1965 C10 LWB BBW

10-23-2013, 06:37 PM	#19
par4tom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kingsburg CA Posts: 581	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? Nice looking project. But beware... These types of projects are addicting...start with just a flexplate change and the next thing you know you've got a new engine, new paint, new upholstery, new everything!!! Ask me how I know...sigh! Tom __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705185 How to Get Audiophile Sound in 60-66 Trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7236896 Building Your Own Speaker Kick Pods http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=730495

10-24-2013, 10:09 PM	#20
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? Ad here we go! Attached Images __________________ Active duty Navy CPO 1961 C10 SWB 1963 C10 LWB (donor) 1965 C10 LWB BBW

10-25-2013, 08:36 AM	#21
MARTYZ Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shallow Lake Ontario,Canada Posts: 201	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? Well that's the cheap part done now how much are you going to spend is the question or the challenge, Nice work and good looking truck !!

11-11-2013, 08:22 PM	#22
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? See that was easy!!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

11-12-2013, 06:15 PM	#23
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	Re: Need New Flexplate. Pull Motor Out? Got these done. Now to clean up the engine bay and firewall. The firewall looks like Swiss cheese with all the mystery holes drilled into it. Thank god for welders. Attached Images __________________ Active duty Navy CPO 1961 C10 SWB 1963 C10 LWB (donor) 1965 C10 LWB BBW

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