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And one more thought...

If you choose to pull the engine only you can support the transmission with a beam...I think I used two 2X4's screwed together....across the cab floor, and a ratchet strap around the transmission and beam...

This way you can roll the chassis around if needed once the engine is out....
 
One 2 x 4 is enough to support the ******.

To left the engine and flywheel, you could use a bolt in the rear hole for the coolant inlet mounting, and a manifold stud with a nut. I often use a seat belt or nylon woven rope wrapped around the intake manifold and coolant inlet.
 
Tom, I used two 2x4's because at the time I had a 4-speed, and had no idea how much it weighed...I know now the thing is heavy!

Kieran's avatar shows an AA truck....
 
Yes, those 4 speeds are very heavy, so using two was wise.

4 of us were using two 2 x 4's to lift the truck cab body back onto the 1930 Frame. One of the boards had a large knot and started to crack, so be carful of knots in any boards used for lifting.
 
1955cj5 said:
And one more thought...

If you choose to pull the engine only you can support the transmission with a beam...I think I used two 2X4's screwed together....across the cab floor, and a ratchet strap around the transmission and beam...

This way you can roll the chassis around if needed once the engine is out....
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Finally found a used engine puller and purchased an engine stand along with the plate to use with the Model A engine. Getting close to pulling the engine. Is there a way to support the transmission and still be able to close the cab doors. I am working outside and need to keep the rain out.

Thanks!
 
Just shorten the 2X4's so they rest on the side rails inside the cab....I'm pretty sure that is what I did...I was able to close the doors....
 
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