Did you get the 2,000 lb low pro jack? This one seems alright, but I hate the plate. The mounting hardware that came with it was useless, so I didn't use it, and it's impossible to keep this tranny from sliding around. I've got two straps on it. I had to use my cherry picker to reposition it on the jack, and I had it on there perfect. Straps nice and tight, thought I was good to go. Then when I was barring the old input shaft bearing out, it slid backwards about two inches!! Now I've got to reposition it again. But this time, I'm gonna put a mudflap under it. What I really should do is just fab a custom cradle for this tranny.
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I made a bigger plate, bolted onto the existing plate, with grade 8 bolts, alone with angle iron, with slotted holes, for adjustment. First jack went sideways on me. Almost lost it. I hung the trans. Took it back, got another. Then made the bigger plate, added washers, adjustment bolt. I ended up with the right angle, using 2x6 and balancing it just right, using a 2x6 between the adjustment bolt and plate. Because the tilt wanted to move forward. Kind of got lucky, and it all lined up perfectly. Only had to clock it about 1/2” for bell housing to line up. Hard to roll on wood/ sheet metal. Hooked a chain to the jack. Had my wife pull it with the pick up, while I guided it from the back.tommymonza, 650cat425 and God prefers Diesels Thank this.
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I tried the come along first. Waste of time. Then had her pull it while on the phone. It worked great, Lol. When we were 20 yrs old, She pulled me across the Greater New Orleans Bridge with a chain in rush hour traffic. Her in a 76 Valiant, me in a 68 Dart using the brakes. Lol. She’s good!!
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Never underestimate the power of a desperate poor person with a welder.
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No idea on the desperate and poor end of your operation?
Appears to me you have your marbles in order! You have more stuff together than most here or anywhere else.
Think your doing a helluva job
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