Transmission holding fixtures
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| − | It's always a good idea to use large washers or plates having an equal thickness between the | + | It's always a good idea to use large washers or plates having an equal thickness between the transmission and the engine stand to distribute the weight of the transmission from being concentrated at the bellhousing bolt holes. |
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===Purpose-built fixture for engine stand=== | ===Purpose-built fixture for engine stand=== | ||
| + | (The fixture below is currently under review due to safety concerns. Proceed with extreme caution. More [http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Talk:Transmission_holding_fixtures HERE].) | ||
Universal fixture to use in existing engine stands; allows transmission to be rotated and pinned in position. Made from readily available material, plate is match drilled and tapped for each transmission 'family', and transmission is secured using two bell housing bolts. Allows full access to pump and valve body. | Universal fixture to use in existing engine stands; allows transmission to be rotated and pinned in position. Made from readily available material, plate is match drilled and tapped for each transmission 'family', and transmission is secured using two bell housing bolts. Allows full access to pump and valve body. | ||
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