Re-installing tranny in Gen1 SWB

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Re-installing tranny in Gen1 SWB #1104824 01/24/19 07:58 PM

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GrantCee

Getting the Wheeling Fever

Tips, please, for installing the 5-speed transmission in a Gen1 SWB with 2.6 engine.

The tranny has to be rotated counter-clockwise so the starter bulge in the bellhousing will clear the firewall. What's the easiest way to make that happen without damaging the clutch or the input shaft?

1987 Montero SWB, 2.6L, 5spd
Weber conversion
2-valve head from Engine Machine Service
"4G54 FTW!"

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
Re-installing tranny in Gen1 SWB	GrantCee	01/24/19 07:58 PM
Re: Re-installing tranny in Gen1 SWB	rxinhed	01/27/19 04:59 AM
Re: Re-installing tranny in Gen1 SWB	DRTDEVL	01/29/19 03:23 PM
Re: Re-installing tranny in Gen1 SWB	GrantCee	02/10/19 11:20 PM

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