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smills78gmc · 03-04-2006, 10:25 AM

Engine and tranny going in next week. Do I have to remove the whole front cap? Or just the section with the radiator?

**Palf70Step** · 03-04-2006, 10:33 AM

Not even that really. It is much easier with the front clip off, but I did my 82's twice in 3 months) engine tranny removal/install by just removing the hood and radiator. Quick and easy.

smills78gmc · 03-04-2006, 10:35 AM

thanks

**N2TRUX** · 03-04-2006, 11:26 AM

Just make sure that you can get it high enough. If you have an overhead hoist then you should be alright. If your using a roll around cherry picker be careful. They can get tipsy when you raise everything up high enough to get over the core support.

f.monroe · 03-05-2006, 03:49 AM

N2TRUX is right about the cherry picker getting tipsy . My picker is a heavy duty unit with a nice reach but I always make sure the legs are extended past the boom so that the weight doesnt cause it to tip forward . If you are going to use a cherry picker , try to pull/install the engine/trans combo by moving the truck . If you give your self enough room you can push the truck under the hoist . This way you are moving the stable item (the truck) and the unstable item(the engine/trans/picker) doesnt have to be rolled ,pushed, or pulled to line it up . You can line it up by steering the truck . Have fun and be careful . Frank

03-04-2006, 10:25 AM	#1
smills78gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tenn. Posts: 84	front cap removal Engine and tranny going in next week. Do I have to remove the whole front cap? Or just the section with the radiator?

03-04-2006, 10:33 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,223	Re: front cap removal Not even that really. It is much easier with the front clip off, but I did my 82's twice in 3 months) engine tranny removal/install by just removing the hood and radiator. Quick and easy. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-04-2006, 10:35 AM	#3
smills78gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tenn. Posts: 84	Re: front cap removal thanks

03-04-2006, 11:26 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: front cap removal Just make sure that you can get it high enough. If you have an overhead hoist then you should be alright. If your using a roll around cherry picker be careful. They can get tipsy when you raise everything up high enough to get over the core support. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-05-2006, 03:49 AM	#5
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: front cap removal N2TRUX is right about the cherry picker getting tipsy . My picker is a heavy duty unit with a nice reach but I always make sure the legs are extended past the boom so that the weight doesnt cause it to tip forward . If you are going to use a cherry picker , try to pull/install the engine/trans combo by moving the truck . If you give your self enough room you can push the truck under the hoist . This way you are moving the stable item (the truck) and the unstable item(the engine/trans/picker) doesnt have to be rolled ,pushed, or pulled to line it up . You can line it up by steering the truck . Have fun and be careful . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

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