I'm getting desperate on this converter install. I may attempt it myself.

I've got a gravel driveway, a set of ramps, a set of jackstands, and a floor jack. I got most of your average mechanics hand tools. What else do I need?

Do I need an honest tranny jack? or at least some other stable platform to support the tranny with?

Can anyone point me to any install proceedures? I can't seem to dig any up.

Do I *HAVE* to drop the transfer case seperately?

Thanks!

 

Also, I hear a very few issues after converter installs. Things like TCC locking/unlocking and what-not.

It sounds like a majority of the installs go smooth with no tuning or shift-kit necessary. Is that correct?

 

You really need to rent a trans jack. The added side to side support is very important. You can do it on gravel: it will hurt yout back, but be an easy cleanup.

 

Yeah, that's what I was figuring... but I didn't think about renting one. Good call, thanks.

 

I can usually muscle around my TH350 with a floor jack and a board, but the 4L60/65E is much heavier, especially it you're considering keeping the transfer case connected. My advice: get a tranny jack! They're a back saver.

Be carefull with the converter bolts, I stripped the allen head (15mm) on one and had a hell of a time getting it out. When un-doing the tranny to engine bolts, make sure to remove the crossmember, exhaust, wiring etc. Lower the tranny a little with the jack, then you can get to the engine/tranny bolts with a long extension and a u-joint. Plus you can get to the tranny cooler lines easier.

Remember to fill the new conv. with about a quart of fluid before you install it. And make sure its on ALL the way!!! Spin it and push it until it engages fully. If you put a straight edge across the machined surface of the bell housing, the conv. bolt mounting pads should be about 1-1/64" in. Hope some of this helps, and I hope you enjoy it, I know your tires won't!

 

oh yea, and youll use muscles in your back you thought you never had. good luck.

 

Dont forget those long forgotten NECK muscles. I remember numerous times straining to see something while laying under there, then just laying my head on the concrete to give my neck a rest.

 

I would get a 3' long extension, or close to it. That's to hit the top bolts on the top of the motor. They are very hard to get to, but can be hit with a straight shot back from the tail of the tranny, if you have the length. Not absolutely needed, but makes life easier.

FWIW, I didn't use a tranny jack, but also didn't do it on a gravel driveway. I'm thinking the gravel is going to be a bitch if you need to move it very much once the tranny is dropped. I used a floor jack with a piece of plywood.

The biggest and most important tool is a giving friend willing to help.

 

when this weekend? i got u covered if you need some help.check your pms

 

Yea, that 3' extention with a swivel socket at the end helps alot. Air tools sure do make taking off the tranny alot easier.