Transmission holding fixtures
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In cases where work is being done on the valve body or tailshaft and access to the front pump inward isn't necessary, an ordinary engine stand works well. The transmission case is bolted to the engine stand as though it were an engine. The trans can then be rotated if needed and is at a comfortable level to work on standing up. | In cases where work is being done on the valve body or tailshaft and access to the front pump inward isn't necessary, an ordinary engine stand works well. The transmission case is bolted to the engine stand as though it were an engine. The trans can then be rotated if needed and is at a comfortable level to work on standing up. | ||
| − | It's always a good idea to use large washers or plates having an equal thickness between the trans and the engine stand to distribute the weight of the trans from being concentrated at the bell housing bolt holes. | + | It's always a good idea to use large washers or plates having an equal thickness between the trans and the engine stand to distribute the weight of the trans from being concentrated at the bellhousing <!--"Bellhousing" (as one word) is- to the best of my knowledge- correct. As an example, searching "bellhousing" in the Wikopedia nets ~70% more results than when entering "bell housing".-->bolt holes. |
===Purpose-built fixture for engine stand=== | ===Purpose-built fixture for engine stand=== | ||
| − | 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 | + | 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 bellhousing bolts. Allows full access to pump and valve body. |
[[File:Weldment, Trans fixture iso.jpg ]] | [[File:Weldment, Trans fixture iso.jpg ]] | ||
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