Project "Chihuahua" '65 Formula S Restoration "Estilo Mexicano"
Update: I decided not to install the transmission and motor together. Motor is ready and waiting outside (photo #1). I will install the correct commando valve covers after the motor is in place.
This morning I drug the 904 (sans convertor) under the vehicle and slid it onto the platform I made for the floor jack (photo #2). I just barely got enough lift to connect the transmission mount. Never fails, I always have to tap/hammer that fourth and last transmission crossmember bolt through the hole (photo #3).
There is very little room to connect the transmission cooler lines; I'm hoping that won't be a big problem now. I am also waiting for a new speedo cable which will have to be inserted with the transmission fixed in place.
Update: I decided not to install the transmission and motor together. Motor is ready and waiting outside (photo #1). I will install the correct commando valve covers after the motor is in place.
This morning I drug the 904 (sans convertor) under the vehicle and slid it onto the platform I made for the floor jack (photo #2). I just barely got enough lift to connect the transmission mount. Never fails, I always have to tap/hammer that fourth and last transmission crossmember bolt through the hole (photo #3).
There is very little room to connect the transmission cooler lines; I'm hoping that won't be a big problem now. I am also waiting for a new speedo cable which will have to be inserted with the transmission fixed in place.
