can the motor go in from the top with the tranny attached?

[tberk@mindspring.com (T Berk)]

> Jeff Toomasson wrote:
> 
> I probably already asked this one a while ago, but I can't find
> anything in my archive.
> 
> I seem to remember the answer being yes, but that is was much more
> simple to install the tranny with block in the car....
> 
> What's everyone's opinion? Hope everyone has a great weekend!
> 
> TIA, JT



1. Yes you can do it that way.

2. It helps to tilt the trans end downwards a bit upon insertion.

3. You can do it without removing the hood but you should tilt it back
further than the stock location provided for via the hood holder.

hth,
TBerk