Removing transmission from D2; opinions needed

[11b4v]

I'm scavenging parts from a D2, and want to keep the transmission as a future spare. Its strong, and only has 160

I currently have the motor torn down to the block.

I've got both an engine lift, and a transmission jack/lift.

Whats your opinion on the following actions that would most likely have the least amount of ass pain;

1. Remove it from underneath

2. Separate Transfer Case, pull motor/tranny together from /through the engine bay.

Thanks in advance, mv

 

[special ed]

Remove from underneath. The transmission and tcase are heavy just fair warning. If you pull the mounts you can drop the tail down and easily get the bell housing bolts. Separate the tcase once its out.

 

[terryjm1]

I have done it both ways. If I was simply parting it out I’d probably lean toward pulling the engine and trans together. If I was replacing one or the other I’d probably leave installed whichever wasn’t being replaced.

 

[StangGT5]

Underneath, and I'd consider removing the transfercase then the transmission. Of course, like terryjm1 said, if you're just scrapping the truck you could easily pull the engine and transmission together. Just remove the tcase first. Then the radiator/condenser and cut up the core/radiator support so the engine/trans combo comes straight out.

 

[terryjm1]

When I was considering doing major rust repair on the front of a D1 years ago I checked into replacement parts and found a British supplier (Froggets) that sold a radiator support that bolts in. They actually had everything for the front end to make it all bolt in, kind of like a Defender. I was thinking how nice it would be to be able to unbolt the radiator support to make for easier removal of the engine and transmission together.

From memory, when I pulled the engine and trans together on one of mine that I was putting back together, I had to raise the rear of the truck quite a bit to get the angle needed to get both out of the engine compartment, clearing the radiator support. I also think I removed the crankshaft pulley.

FWIW, for parts vehicles headed to a metal recycler a reciprocating saw and angle grinder with cut off wheel can save a lot of time and effort.